Grob 102 AD superseded

From faa.gov - new AD 2004-17-04:

"The US FAA supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2001-26-25, which
applies to all Grob-Werke Gmbh & Co KG (Grob) Models G102 CLUB ASTIR III,
G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III sailplanes."

In a nutshell:

"This AD requires you to install additional mass balance in the elevator and
ailerons and determine resultant empty weight and empty weight center of
gravity; incorporate a revision in the sailplane maintenance manual; and
remove the red mark and the red placard on the airspeed indicator (both
required by AD 2001-26-25). This AD is the result of mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for
Germany."

So, if I'm reading this right, and I'd like to believe I am - owners of
102's must perform the mod, thereby lifting the Vne restriction. AD becomes
effective October 7, 2004, compliance required within 25 hrs time in service
after Oct. 7, 2004. The FAA received no comments on the proposed AD during
the comment period.

At least they waited until after the season.

For the full text, go to www.faa.gov, select "airworthiness directives" from
the pull down menu and search teh AD page for 2004-17-04.
Jim