Re: 3,000 hour inspection for Schleicher sailplanes, required in the US?

[Chris Snyder]

On Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 10:20:27 AM UTC-5, wrote:
> I've spent some time reading the FAA's response to the SSA in regards to the IS-28B2 found here, http://www.ssa.org/files/member/FAA%20Memo%20-%20IS-28B2%20-%2010_16_2017%20-%20Signed[2543].pdf
>
> I'm curious how it applies to the 3,000 hour service life extension for say a Schleicher ASW-15 sailplane.
>

I have the same question about a DG-200. Is a service life extension required in the US?

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On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 3:17:56 PM UTC-4, Chris Snyder wrote:
> On Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 10:20:27 AM UTC-5, wrote:
> > I've spent some time reading the FAA's response to the SSA in regards to the IS-28B2 found here, http://www.ssa.org/files/member/FAA%20Memo%20-%20IS-28B2%20-%2010_16_2017%20-%20Signed[2543].pdf
> >
> > I'm curious how it applies to the 3,000 hour service life extension for say a Schleicher ASW-15 sailplane.
> >
>
> I have the same question about a DG-200. Is a service life extension required in the US?

The Lark was life limited. It did not have a provision for service life extension. The FAA provided a way to extend life by condition, as I recall.
The other manufacturers do have that provision so owners have to comply with the inspection specified to ensure continued airworthiness.
UH

[Chris Snyder]

> The Lark was life limited. It did not have a provision for service life extension. The FAA provided a way to extend life by condition, as I recall.
> The other manufacturers do have that provision so owners have to comply with the inspection specified to ensure continued airworthiness.
> UH

Thank you for the confirmation. If anyone has gone through the 3000h inspection process for a DG, I'd appreciate any information you can share.

Chris

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On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 8:37:48 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> On Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 3:17:56 PM UTC-4, Chris Snyder wrote:
> > On Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 10:20:27 AM UTC-5, wrote:
> > > I've spent some time reading the FAA's response to the SSA in regards to the IS-28B2 found here, http://www.ssa.org/files/member/FAA%20Memo%20-%20IS-28B2%20-%2010_16_2017%20-%20Signed[2543].pdf
> > >
> > > I'm curious how it applies to the 3,000 hour service life extension for say a Schleicher ASW-15 sailplane.
> > >
> >
> > I have the same question about a DG-200. Is a service life extension required in the US?
>
> The Lark was life limited. It did not have a provision for service life extension. The FAA provided a way to extend life by condition, as I recall.
> The other manufacturers do have that provision so owners have to comply with the inspection specified to ensure continued airworthiness.
> UH

For accuracy, as opposed to my recollection with respect to the Lark see:
http://www.ssa.org/files/member/FAA%20Memo%20-%20IS-28B2%20-%2010_16_2017%20-%20Signed[2543].pdf

UH

[Morgan[_2_]]

On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 4:44:43 AM UTC-7, Chris Snyder wrote:
> > The Lark was life limited. It did not have a provision for service life extension. The FAA provided a way to extend life by condition, as I recall..
> > The other manufacturers do have that provision so owners have to comply with the inspection specified to ensure continued airworthiness.
> > UH
>
> Thank you for the confirmation. If anyone has gone through the 3000h inspection process for a DG, I'd appreciate any information you can share.
>
> Chris

Hi Chris,

We did a 3000hr inspection on a DG100G with the assistance of Rex at Williams Soaring. It took about a day to go through everything. Nothing really too difficult or special, just checking and comparing things to their specifications. The hassle of course is paying the service fee and then buying the inspection form. But beyond that, it's just like doing an extensive annual where you're doing some measurement of play in control circuits or throw of ailerons.


Morgan

[Charlie Quebec]

Wow, you dont do all control throws at every annual, its mandatory here in Oz.

[krasw]

On Sunday, 24 June 2018 04:18:48 UTC+3, Charlie Quebec wrote:
> Wow, you dont do all control throws at every annual, its mandatory here in Oz.

I did once to a factory new Discus 2 (first annual). Aileron throw was way out of spec. After that measuring these did not seem so important anymore...

[Martin Gregorie[_6_]]

On Sat, 23 Jun 2018 18:18:46 -0700, Charlie Quebec wrote:

> Wow, you dont do all control throws at every annual, its mandatory here
> in Oz.

Same in the UK.




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