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AD COMPLIANCE
Ar-^-^oI\,f-La {/-< lVfndpl I-)* No. Al ISerialNo.
ADNumber Subieet
Effective
Date Due At Method of Complianee
Date of
Corunliance
Time at
Comnliance
Next
Due at.
87-02-01 To prevent the possibilitY of
The tow hook inadvertentlY
Slipping out of the relsase
afin
oyzu87 < STows
&
Eal00I{t
sB sA-001 Drd. 10/03/86
Parts 38, 3C & Fig. 4,n/r#r f f o, s r/t?0,66
87-17-01 To prevemt the possibilitY of
The tow releasE assemblY
meating a jammed condition
Durins towine
08/19/88 <Next
Flight
Check for proper orm Per
sB-sA-005.1 Dtd. 01/3 1/88
Operational oheck Per Fig. 4r/t:/rr ffp, [ 6
tsl"tfn
fl- DL'01 i&,*,*'*'{- I v Y
/8*6;^*i^,*n*) M ntuL{q
tl -t'7 *ol $l**,c,,,*'*r{ 0. or(
{n fS*^ ,t Fr ?o "-V'?
r z/*fit
8 F -t'L -cr {..,^l f/ee,C /"-,t'1{' *
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/uJP+*-t uv4
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*7 -t1 'or
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SCHWE]ZER AIRCRAFT CORP.
ELMIR.AT EW YORK 3,1+9A?_
Form No. L-l+598
Dec. ft 972,
Rev" 5/ ,i; i Rev" TlT6
FAA AD NOIES: MFTIR'S SERVICE BULIETTI{S-E/IJIrru I\uIriD: IvLuUtt'U D-HI(vlUl5 IJULL!;'1II'IU I{ev. 121-tA n^a, /, l-la
auo lirnvr pr,arrs, R;;.' 7ii: i;;: drid
ftEX: 1i167 Rev. stB6
2
C
MODEL
FAA AD NOTES
NUMBER I SUBJECT
MIGR'S SERVICE BULIETIN I\,IF[I'S
IffiRSERVICE I,ETTER REV'
rc
}II]MBER ST]BJECT
SGU 2-22
-24 u 2-22C
K, E9 EK
none
76-t3-
I1 fnternal
Rust
LO2-22-LOO
LO2-22-LOL
102'33-].
Hanrlling/wind cLamage to
short aileron push,,rod.
Internal Rust, (S/w's 98-2:B)
Fuse frame
[lL-102-3 Fire potential - fabric
cover aircraft
SGS I.
thru G
sGS 1-23
H and Hll
none
7L-t7
rud"d"e
I
,l
rl Worn fin &
Li.nge
ro2-23 -r
l-i)z-23-2
Jamming of spoiler controls
Worn fin/rudd.er hinges
[:iL-102-7 Vertical surface flutter
SGS I.26,
& Model A
thru C
none Lt)z-26-L
LO2-26-2
L02-26-3
Loz-26-t+
L02-26-5
High release-operating loacl I
Failure in stamped. wheel flg
El-ev. cable routing at fin s
Seat back disengagement I
Failure, torque tube brgrs I
supp't I
I SL-lO2-3
I
i
F,:
Fire potential - fabric
cover
SGS
SGS
C,
SGS
E
t-26D
L.263
Dt-26D,
none
none
none
L02-26-6
LOz-26-7
LDz-26-B
Mislocated rudder fairlead,
(S/N's 404 thru 409)
Iiwrr rudder hinge, swept
tail-
Stick-attach bolt should be
AN5-21 sL-102-14 Seat ajust vs. C.G. aft llmi
scs 2-32 none none si],-Io2-B Oversize main wing pins
I q:Jl 2
SCLII.^iEIZER AfRCRAFT CORP.
ErivrrRA, Mld RK L\9O2 Form No. f-hl98
Dec. ( L972
Rev. )t 6 ; nev. 7f7(
Rev. L2/76 Rev. 4/78
IIAA AD NOTES: MFtiR'S SERVICE BULIETINS
aNojirnvri LlrBrarvss Rev.
Rev.
Rev.
],ETIERS
Rev. BlTB
Rev. 9l86
9177
t7177
1178
LO2-26-7
102-33-1
L02-33*2
toz-33-4
76-I3-
II
7 -23-7
Internal rust,
fuselage frame.
Attach Bolts,
I'in Spar
Lw'r rud.d.er hinge, swept
tail
Internal rust, Fuselage
frame (S/w's 1 thru 2OO)
Attach Bolts, Fin Spar
(S/N 1 Thru 507)
Removable Ballast Inst1.
sL-to2-1
sL-to2-2
sL-102-3
sr-ro2-h
sL-ro2-9
il,-102-L2
sL-102-13
sL-102-15
sL-102-16
sL- 102- tr" 7
sL-102-18
sl,-102-5
sL-102-6
rAA AD NOT$S
SUBJECT
MFGR'S SERVICE BULLETIN
none
none
none
none
NOTFI: The above information is valid. as of
MFCIR's SERVICE
scs 2-33,
A, AK
SGS l-31+, R
sGS r-3'
SGS 1_35A
SGS 1-35C
1-36
2-37
SGS
SUBJECT
Water in pitot-static syst.
Possible tow ring foul
Fire potentj-al-fabrt'e cover
Conversion to SGS 2-33A
Rel. control - Instrum. Pan
hline-S t ru E At Eachment
AilEron Security at Tie-dow
Sprlng Assy-Ratchet Lock Tr
Fuse. Fabric Separatlon
Aileron Bellcrank Corrosion
Tow Rel-ease Slot - Cracks
Retrofit - d.ive brake
control
Retrofit - trim control
FIap Flutter, S
2-35
Guard for canopy latch,
SlNrs 1-69
sL-102-I0
sL-102-1-1
none
none
none
none
2of2
(Da be )
*.@
\.-- PUBLICATIOI.I TNDE,X
FOR
SCHWEIZER
SAILPLANES
REVISION 1- TO PUBLICATION INDEX
NO. SSP.I.I ISSUED 1- JUNE 1988
INSERT APPLICABLE PAGE(s) INTO
PUBLICATION INDEX
SCITWETZER AIRCRA F'T CORP.
P.O. Box 147
Elmira, New York L4902
Publication No. SSP-I-1 ISSUED: 01June 1988
REVISED:01March 1989
(\
SAILPLANE SERVICE BULLETIN INDEX
(I
.l
Number Subject Date S(iU
1-7 S(iU
2-8 SGU
2-L2
SGU
L-19
SGU
L-20
SGU
L.2L
SGS
2-22 li(is
t-23 S(iS
t-24 SGS
t-26 SGS
2-32
SGS
2-33
SGS
L-34
SGS
1-35
SGS
t-36
sA-004
sA-005.1
sA-006
Inspection of Elevator Pushrod 16 Jun 1987
Identification and Possible Replacement 31 Jan 1988
of Tow Release Arm
Installation of Seat Adjustment Bracket 01 Feb 1989
xx x xxxxxx
x
x
'ta
1\ x x xX
Index-3
Schweizer Aircraft Corp.
Post Office Box 147
Elmira, New York 14902
Bulletin No.5A-006
Date: 1 l,larch 1989
Page I of I
NOMEIELATUBE
Bracket
Spacer
Rivet
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PARTS LISTS
PART NO.
26245D-3
26245D-5
t1s26426AD4
PROCMURE
SUBJET: Replacanent of Seat Back Adjustrnent Bracket
I'IODELS AIEEC'IED: AII SGS L-26D and SGS I-26E
TIME OF COMPLIANCE: Sha11 be acconplished witfrin next 100 Hours of otrnration,
or within.I2 months of issue date of ttris bulletin
rfuichever occurs first.
PREFACE: Reports indicate that on the affected aircraft, the pilot's seat back
could inadvertently slide back during tow, when experiencing
turbulence or during certain flight attitudes where a negative g
condition may exist.
A neb, bracket, (PN26245D-3), and spacer | (^126245D-5), has been
designed to resolve this problen. This service bulletin lists
instructlons to install this improved seat back adjustrnent bracket.
This improved bracket should reduce the possibility of sudden seat
back movernent.
B
U
L
L
E
T
I
N
il l8?
QUANITY
Drill out rivets securing existing seat adjustment brackets. Rgnove brackets.
CLean up bracket mor:nt area removing any burrs and sharp edges.
Paint bracket mount areas with a ttrin coat of Zinc Chrcrnate or equivalent
prinuar to prevent corrosion.
Place the sprcer beficeen ttre inside fuselage wall and the lorarer edge of
bracket.
Mark tlre mount area and drill holes as per old bracket using a #36 drill
bit and secure wittr Cleco.
Install rivets (MS26425AD4) (5) places on each bracket ard spacer kit.
Paint exterior of rivet heads.
Record ccnrpliance wittr ttris servic-e bulletin in ttre aircraft log book.
2
2
Lg
a.
b.
d.
A
f.
9.
h.
SEAT ADJUSTN'ENT BRACKET
., .. i.-
NEtfU DESIGT.I 26245D-3 BRACKET
OLD DESIGN 26350D BRACKET
U.SDcportrn€nt
dTrmspefiotiffr
F*derdAYhtlom
&ffilrtastlan
EXRW&KTE{EF{ESS PXRECTXI'E
AVIATIOH ST&T.dOARO5 HATION&L FIELE OFFICE
P.0. EOX 26460
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73i25
eautioned thai EG PercE ruv oIEEatL an aircrafi to siieb an Airuorlhiae Diretiva appiieq ex*gi ir mundo*e vith ilx reguirereele of tl* furseril:inw Dimtive (FA.n 3$.31,
87*1?*01 qPill{EJ-FE8- .4IEC&&ET_--qqEE! Amendrnent. 3e*s 97 3 " Frnei
eopy of prre {ssued AugusL 18, LQET. &pplies e'.r
model-s {inelud.ing kit. bi"ri}e} gGU X*7 s SCS :-8 t?G*!ii e SGS :*i-}
(TG*3); SGU 1-1"98 SGTJ 1-AGF SGii 1*21"r SGU 2*?,2, 2*22&, e*22e ,
2*22eK,2*22F,.,2*22E.K; SSS L*23, l-*238u 3--'23f' 1-23D, t-238,
1-23F, 1*23G, 1-23H, L*23Hl5, SGS 1*?4; SGS l"*?6, 1*264, 1*258'
1*25e , 1-26D" l"*268r SGS 2*32; SGS 2*33 , 2*33F", ?*33AK;
SGS 1*34n L:34Rp SGS 1*35e; SGS 1*36 {SrnITE} gl"iders,
ecrtifieated in any eategsry.
eornpJ-ianee is required' prior L* tlge ns:ib fri"grhB aft-er tkre
ef fcefive dafe CIf this AE, unless &}ready aecCImplictied,
TCI ilrevene bhe possibiiity CIf th-e tci*; releace essenibiy
ereaLing a jammed e6ndibioa during towing and subseqt-lenL
faitrure of the eow lin* LQ release" w3:ieta eo-tlid res-t-liL 'rn a
foreed landingi, aeeomplish Lhc followings
(a) InspeeL the Low release insLallaLi-or: Bo deterrnirre tf
anlr of t.he following relcase arms are ir:stalled:
P/N 1"D21"7:L3, LD222:15, 18222*LV or 34017D-15"
NOTE: The above arrns cail be id"en"'j-fied by a lug which
i-s weLded orr the frone face of the releas€ arm aS shown in
FiEure 1 af Sehweizer Serviee Ei:"tletin (SB) NCI" SA*005"1, dated
.Tanuary 31, L988"
{b } Tow release in**rail.ations
release arms lj-stcd in {a} rrtust have
following manRer;
P/N 1D2L7-13 replaee wit.h 1D2l-7-09
P/N LD222-LS replaee with \D222*LL
P/N 1D222*L7 replace with LD222*L3
P/N 34017D-15 replace with 34017D-11"
(e) Perform the operaLional cheek in aceordance with
Figure 4 in Schweizer SB No" SA-001-"3, dated January 31, 1"988'
following relcase arm replacemenu"
{d} L}pran requese, &rl equivalent nneaRs of compliance with
the requiremenLs of Lhis AD rnay be approvcd. blr Lhe Manager, New
York Aireraft eerLifieabion CIffiee, Federai Aviab"ion
AdminisLrat lon {FAA} , New England Rcgien" 3"81" SouLh F"ranklin
Avenueu Roorn 202, Valley SLream, New York 11581.
Sekiweizer Aireraft eorporat.ion SB Ne's. SA-005"1, &nd
SA*001""3, both daLed January 3X, l"9EE" identified and deseribed
in thie doeumenL, are ineorpor"ated hcrein and made a part
hereof, pursuane to 5 U"S"e " 552 (a) (1) "
rshie h trave any of the
Lhe arnls reBlaced in the
87 -17"0 X
A11 persons af feeted by t.tris dj.reebive who have not already
reeeived these docuraent.s frCIm the manufaeburer may obLain
copies upon nequest from Sehweizer Aireraft ecrporat.ion, p"CI"
Box LeV, Elmira, New York 1"4902; t.elephone (60?) 739-3821_"
T?rese doeuments may also be examined at the Of f iee of Ltre
R.egional Counsel, Federal Aviation Admj.nistrat.ion, New England
Region, 12 New England Executive Park, BurlingLon,
Massaehuset.t.s 01"803, Room 311, Docket No" BT-ANE*2 g, between
the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except federaL holidays.
This amendment, 39-5973, becomes effective on AugusL Lg,
1988r BS to all persons except those persons to whom it llras
made immediately ef fect.ive by ind.ividual priority letter
AD 87-17-01, issued. August. 18, 1987, which contained this
amendment.
FOR FURTHER TNFORMATTON CONBACT:
C. Ka11is, ANE-L73, New York Aircraft Certification Office,
Aircraft Certification Division, F€deraL Aviation
AdminisLration, New England Region, 181 South Franklin Avenue,
Room 2A2, Val1ey Stream, New York 11581; Lelephone
(s16) 793.-6428.
4910-r3
DEPARTMENT OF TI{ANSPORTATION
Federal Avlation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
IDocket Number B7-ANE-291 Amendment 39-59731
MrworEhiness Directi-ves; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Glider Models
SGS and SGU Series.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation AdminiscraEion(FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
SlrMltARY: This action publishes in the FEDERAL REGISTER and makes
effec[ive to all persons an amendment adopting a new airworthiness
direcEive (AD) which was previously made effecEive to all known U"S"
owners and operaEors of Schweizer Glider l"lodels SCS and SGU Series by
individual priority letters " Because typographleal errors occurred in
the part numbers (P/N) in prioricy lerrer AD 87-17*CI1, they are
corrected. The AD requires inspecEion, and replacemellt if neeessary, of
the tow*release arm in ehe tow-release system prior to ehe next ftright,
trnless already accomplished" The AD is needed [o pE€vent jammlng of, ehe
I-ow-rel-ease mechanlsm wl-lich couLd resul-t in failure of ttre Bo,w*line t,o
releaee fror*. the glider and result in an unsafe eondittort dur:i.ng land.ing"
DATES; Effective August 19, X9EE, to all persons sxcept those Eo qshom it
ruas nade imetediately effective by lndividuatr prio'riiy le!;eer Ail &7*17-01n
issued Augurst tr8, 1987, i.ihich con{:ained thls amendaenl"
Comp'l iance : Ae required 1n the boeiy of ttre Ail,
Ittcorporaeion by Reference : Approved by ehe Dlreeeor of, ti:e FELTEK{T,
REGISTER as of, August 19, 19E8.
AilDRESSES: Schwe"izer Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin (SB)
No" SA*005.1, dated January 31, tr988, SB No. SA-001.3, dated
Jaouery 31, i988, and replacement parts specified in this AD may be
obtained f,-s"om Schweizer Aircraf e eor-poraEion, p"O* Box t4Z, Elmira,
New Yorir 149CI2; telephone (607) 739*3821"
Copies of SB No. SA-005.1 aad SB No, 5.{*001,3 are contained ia
ttre Rules Docket, Doeket No.87-ANE*2gr Office crf tlie Regional eounseJ-,
S'ederal- AviaLion Adminlscrationr 12 lJew Engl".ar:d Exeeuai.ve Park, Rc*m 3X.1 ,
EurlingEon, MassachuseLEs 01803, and rnay be examined b€Eween Lire nrours of
E:00 a"nn. and 4;3Cr p"n., Monday through Frielay, €xcept iederal holidays"
FoR FLIRT}{ER I},IF0R},IATI0N c0l{TAC?: e . Kallie, ANE*I73, New yorx<. Ajrerafe
Certification Office, Ai::cna.ft frert.if,icaEion Divi$ioe, Federal= Aviatton
Admi-nistraLlon, Ne*r Englarid- Division, LBl soueh Franklin AveRue,
Room 202 , val-Ley stream, New York 11581 ; telephone ( 516) vgt*6/+za"
SUPPi,EMENTARY rNF0Ri'{ATroN: on August 18, Lg87 o prioriry letter A&
87*i7*01, was iseued and made effective immediately to al-l krrown U"S.
or"rc.ers/operarors of eerl-a.j-n Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Gtr-ider Models
SGS and SGU Se::ies. AD action resr-rl-f,ed f rone cwo reporcs e trat ref l"eets
that cercain schrseizer tors:hoaks with release arms plNEs tDz1z*tr3,
La222*15, tr-n222*17 or 34017D-1.5 used os: Ehe above Schrretzen A"treraft
Corporation gliders, can create a jammlng eondiEion of etre tow*J-fne ring
dtlring towing, when an input by the glider piJ-ot eommands release of fae
tow*line. Sehrseizer Aireraft Corporation has issdled SB No, SA*005.1,
dated .Ianuary 3I, 1988, which eal-ls for inspeetion of the toqr*rel-ease
instal-lations, and replaeemene if neeessary with new parts" Faltrure to
release Lhe toi,*-line while towing one of these gtrlders may result in
an unsafe eondition during J_anding"
Since il was found that iunmediate correeeive act.lon was required,
noEice and publlc procedure thereon were impractieabLe and ccleerary eo
publie i-atercsr, and good cause existed to malec the ACI eff,eetive
imsed.iaeel-y by lnd,ivi.dual prir:rity leLf,er AD issued, August !g, lg&7, Eo
al--L knovun U"S. o*"ners and operators of eertain Sehwcizer gliders- Theee
ecndi-eions still exist, and the AD vr-leh typographieal correeElons to Ehe
p/Nts, is hereby published in rhe FEDERAT REGTSTER as an anendmenu
to SecEion 39.13 of Fart 39 of ehe Federal Aviation Regulations t,o ma[<e
iE effeceive as to all persons e
The regulations set f,orth in thie amendment are prouulgaeed pursuane
to the auttrority irr- the Federal- Avlation Act of lg5g, as aleLndeA (+g
{.i"S.C" 13C}1' S! gaq.}, which statuce is construed to Breempc seaee l-e1.r
regulating rhe saue subjeeE, Thus, ia aeeordanec with Exeeutive
*rd.er L26L2o ie f-e determined EhaE suah regul-acions do nat have
federalisnr imptr-ications warranti,ng the preparation of a Federaltem.
Assessmenf "
CONCTUSI0N: The FAA ha.s deterained Ehat Ehis reguXation ie an cmergenslr
regulation ttrat is noe eonsidered Eo be major under Exeeu€ive
0rder 1229L" rt is impraeeieable for Ehre ageney eo folLor* the proeedgree
of Exeeutlve Order 1229L with respeeE co t,his rulc stuce the rule musts be
issued innnediately co correee an unsafe conditton in airerafc. tr€ trae
been fr'rrther deeermined that this aeEion lnvolvcs a& ereergeney regulaef*re
under DoT Eegulatary Polieies and Proeedures (44 FR 11034; Febrgary 26,
x979) " rf this aetion i.s subsequently de8ermlned Eo irrvorve a
significafle/majer regulation, a ft::al regulaeory eval-uaEion or ana1ysis,
as appropriate, will be prepared and ptr-ae.ed ln the regulaEcry docleee
(otherwise, an evaluation or analysrs is noE required). a clpy of ie
when fi1ed, may be obiained by eoneaeting tbe p*rurrr. ide:r[lfied under Ehe
caption "FSR. FURTHER INFORMATION CCIt{TACT*.
List of $ubjeets ls 14 CFR parr 39:
Alr Tra.ns.po-rtation, Aircraf t, Aviation Safety, lncorporation by
Reference.
ADOPTION OI' ?I{E AUENDMENT
Accordingly, pursuant to the auBhorlty delegated to me, the Federal
Slrliatlqn Administraiion (fAA) amends Part 39 of the FcderaJ- Aviation
AdrnLnlstrdtion (fAB) as follows:
l. The authorlty ciEation for Part 39 continues to read as follows;
Authorityt 49 IJ.S,C. 1354(a) , Lt+2Lt and l4Z3; 49 U.S,.C, t06(e)
(Revlsed. Pub. L,. 97-449r Jaauary 12, 19S3); and l4 CFR 11,89.
2. By adding to Section 39,13 Ehe. follor*{ng new ainrorthLness
directive (AD):
-3-
ffi
\# HEAEffi GHNCY,fuERWtrRTEITNESS DTRECTIYtr
A\,IATION ST&HDARDS ilATIO],IAL FIELD OfrEE
F.0. Box 25082
oxrA+{ofifiA. elTl 0I{LAHOiIA 73125
A'UGUST 18, 1987
u.S Decb-rn"u*,'rt
of TranWtctm:
Fedsnd &v!s?lw
Fdr#tbgr€tfsft
This emergene )r pri.crity Ietter Ain*orthiness Diree tive (AD)
No. 87*1:*nt, -applieable {.o owRers enC eperators of certain
Sehvrei-ze:: aireraft e.)rp*ratien glieler Models SGS and SGU series
with tolu ::*l-ea.se insiatl.ations whie h use redesigned release
a:rrils u is ef f ee t j ve inuaedi-a.tely upon receipt" This prlority
Ieti:er Ail r= ::equired bceause the tcrs line coul-d f,aE1 to
release on g11r3-ers equipped with tor+ release instatrlat.ions
wSieii use r*designed release arms that l:ave an additional trug
wel-ded on the faee of the release arm. Tiris pr5-orJ-ty letter AD
requ-ires the inspeetion and replaeement, if rteeessary, of, the
t*:,i reiear-se ai:ui in the tov+ release system prior to the next
flight after reeeipt of this prierity letter AD, unless already
ae e ornplished.
pursuant to the authority of thre Federal Avj-ation Aet of 1958,
deleEated to me b-v t.he Adrninistrator u the following priority
l-ett6r AD j-s issr:ea and macie apptricable t.o a1i- of the following
nnodels of Schweizer Aircraft eorporation gliders (including kit.
built) eertifieated in any eategory: SGU L'7; SGS 2-8 (rG-2);
SGS 2*LZ (rG-3)r SGU 1:19; SGU 1-20; SGU 1-21; SGU 2'22t 2*22A,
2-22e, 2*2zeK, 2*228, 2-228K; SGS 1-23 , L*238, 1-23C, L-23Du
1*238u i-23P, 1*23G, 1*23Iln 1-23H15; SGS L-24; SGS l-26, 1-:6A,
1-268, 1--26eu 1*26D, 1-268; SGS 2*32; SGS 2*33, 2'33A,2-33AK;
ScS 1-34, 1-34R; SGS 1-35e; SGS 1-36 (spritei "
E7*17".01 SCHWEXE"ERa Fri-ority tretter issued August 18, 1987.
Applies to nr*Effi (ineluding kit built) SGU L*7; SGS 2*8
t-rb-zle sGS 2*12 (TG*3); scu 1-19; sGU l-*20; sGU 1*21;
"$G[] 2*22, 2*2?An Z*ZZ7 s 2.-22eKu 2*22F,0 2*228K; SGS L*23, 1*23]f-e
i--23fu 1-'23n, L*23Eu 1:23F, J,*23Gu l-*23H, 1-23H15; SGS L*2'4;
SGS 1*26 0 L*26&s 1-268 , L*26e o 1*26D , !*268; SGS 2*32;
SGS 2*330 2*334u 2*33AH; SGS 1*340 1*34R; SGS 1-35C; SGS 1-36
{Sprite} "
T}:j-s pr5-orlty let.i:er AD is ef f ee tive inrmedS-ate1y upon
ree eig:t "
eonrpli-anee is rcquired prior to the next fl"ight after the
ef,fee t j-ve date of .*:-hr j"s pricrity letter AD, unless alreadlr
ae e ompS,ishied "
To prerrent 1:h-e BCIssibility of L.he tow release assembJ-y
e reatS,ng a j a:mred e orrdition during towS.ng and subseguent
f ailure . of t.h-e i:ow line to release, whie h eould result. in a-
foreed landJ-ngs aeeonnplistr thre foJ-Iowing:
ia) Inspeet thre tow release insta.llation to determlne if
any of t3"le fol-1or^ij-:'lg relcase arms are installed a
PIN 1823.7*13 I LD222*15p LD222*L7 or 34017-13"
HE€E&GffiNCV,4JRWO&TE{ENESS DIRECT'WH
87*1 7-0 1
NorE: rhe above arms ean be identified by a lug which
i-s welded on the front faee of the retrease .o*' u" shbwn in
S'igure 1 of Sehweizer Servie e Bulletj.n (SAy SA-005, dated
June lu _1987"
(b) fow rclease instal-Iati"ons whieh have any of the release
arms Ij-sted in {a} must. }:ave tiae arrns replaced in the following
rnanRer;
plN 1D217* L 3 replae e wi-t!: lD-?l T-11
B/I$ lDZZ2-l"S replaee with LD-ZZZ*IL
P/N 1D222*17 replaee wirh LD-ZZZ*IZ
plN 34CI12-tg regrJ-aee with 34017D_11
(c) Perform the operational check in accordance with
Flgure 4 in sehweizer sB sA*00 ! "2, dated May L9, Lgg7,
foll-owing release arm replaeement,
^ upon request-e . &I1 equS"valent means of courpliance with the
requirernents of this prlority letter AD may be approved by the
Manager, New york Aireraft eertificatibn office, Federal
Aviatron Administration {r'aay , Irlew England negion, 1g1 south
Frankl-in Avenue, Room zaz, valIey stream, New york irsar.
Docurnents pertinent to this priority letter AD may be
obtained, upon request, from sehw-eizer aircraft corporat5.on,
P.o. Box 147, Ermira, N.y. L4gaz; telephone 607-i39:3g2L, or
may be examlned at the office of the Regional counsel, FAA, New
England Region , L2 New England Exee utive park, Burlirritorr,
Massaehi:setts 01803, Rules Eocket No" g7-ANB_29.
Federal Register publieation to follow"
_ This priority letter AD g7-17-ol issued August 1g, 1gg7, is
ef fee tive inmrediately upon recei-pt.
FCIR FURTHER TNF'ORMATION CONTACT:
censtantine KaI}is, FAAo 191 south Franklin Avenue _ Rar.rm ?n2
Va1treyStream,NewYork11581;te1ephone'i6-ii-iTiiz
7-: ., na3r4
----
Schweizer Aircraft Corp.
:Post Otfice Box 147
Eimira New York 14902
EULLETIN NO. SA-OOI.]T
DATE: ll January 1968
PAGE: I ol 13
Supersedes Servlce Bulletln
No. SA-001 .2, Dated 19 May 1.987
SUBJECT: oNE-TIr,rE INSPECTION OF TOW RELEASE ASSEMBLy; OArLy INSPECTIdN OF TOH
RELEASE ASSE}.IBLY: PILOTIS PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF TOH RELEASE
ASSEI,TBLY; 100 HOUR INSPECTI0N OF TOl{ RELEASE ASSE!.iBLY.
AIRCRAFT AFFECTED: r AII the. followlng Schwelzer Sallplane
SGU 1.7
SGS 2.8 (TG.2)
scs 2-I2 (Tc-3)
SGU 1-19
SGU 1.20
SGU 1-2I
sGU 2-22, 2-22A, 2-22Cr 2-22CK, 2-2?2,
sGS 1-21, L-279t L-23C, l-230!- l-23e,
l-23H' l-23H15
sGS 1-24
scs 1-26' 1-?'iA, i-268'- l-26C' 1-260'
SGS 2-]2
SGS 2-31, 2-t34, z-rrA(
sGS 1-14, l-f4R
scs .1-l5c
ScS 1-16 (Sprlte)
Models:
. All Sehwelzer Sallplanes fleld retrofltted
lneorporate a tor release assenbly.
TII,IE OF COMPLIANCE: PART I:
I
t
t
I
? -??€K
t-23F, L-zrG,
I-25E
to
PART II:
PART III:
PART IV:
Shall be aceompllshed ofl E one-tlme basls
withln 30 days of lssue date of thls bulletln
or at next 100 hour lnspectlon, rhlchever
occurs flrst (unless already accompllshert ln
accorclance rlth Part III of SA-001.2, or
prlor revlslon).
Shal,l be accompllshed prlor to the flrst
fllgnt of each day.
Shal.1 be accompllsheo at each Pilotrs Pre-
fllght lnspectlon.
Shall. be accompllsned at each 100 hour in-
spection.
a
(
SERYICE BULLETIN SA-OOI.'T
OATE: 1l January 1988
PAGE 2 of l3
REFERENCE: Schrelzer Servlce Bulletln SA-005.I, jl January 1988
AC 45.13-1A
PREFACE! Fleld reports lndlcate that lt ls posslbl.e for the tor hooks on the
affected alrcraft to release durlng towing operatlons rlthout any
lnput from the sallplane plIot. Thorough analysls of thls sltua-
tlon has allored Schreizer Alrcraft Corp. (SAC) to attrlbute such
Lncldents to (l) lmproper comblnatlons ol. tor hooks and reJ.ease
arms, Q) lmproper lnstallatlon of the tor hook lnto the release
atmr or (r) excesslve rear o? thc tor hook or selrase arm.
Parts I through IV of thls Servlce Bulletln llst lnstructlons for a
one-tl,rne lnspectlon, a datly lnsgectlon, a Pllot's Prefllght Insgec-
tlon, and a 100 hour lnspectlon of the tor release assemblles used
on the affected alrcraft. It should be'noted that Part I of thls
bulletln need not be accomplished 1f Part III of Servlce Bul.letln
SA-001.() ras prevlously aecomptlshed, Any dlscrepancles observed
rhlle perfornlng the lnspectlon psoeedures ltsted ln thls bulletln
requlres tha atrcraft to be grounded until the sl,tuatlon i,s rc-
solved.
In additlon, slnce there ls always a posslblllty of laoroper re.-
lease of the tor hook, satlglane tor ogeratlons nust alrays be
perforned yhere these ls sufflcient al.rfleld avatlable to accommo-
date sueh occurrences. Premature rel.ease of the tor hook ftorn the
release arn should not result in damage to the alrcraft or !,nJury
of lts occupants, lf the lecovery ls executed propesly.
benr r - oilE-TnrE rr{spEcrrou 0F Tor RELEASE AssEr,rBLy.
PROCEOURE
NOTE
lrany dlfferent verslons (Part Numbers) of tor
hooks and release arms have been manufactured
for Schrel,zer Sallplanes. However, as specl-
fted th Table I of thls bulletln, only certaln
tor hooks/rclease arn comblnatlons are cornpatl-
ble rlth each model sallplane. Unacceptable
comblnatlons must be replaced.
Use Table 1 of this buLletln to determine lf an aeceptable tor hook and
release arm a!e installed.
i
a.
. ! t .,.SERVICE BULLETIN SA.OOI.]r
. ,DATE: JI January 1988
PAGE , of I3
..,
TABLE 1. ACCEPTABLE TOW IIOOK / RELEASE ARM COMBINATIONS
I
Alrcraft Tow Ilook Standar*
Rcleasc Arm
Supcrsedlng/
Replacement
Releasc Arm
SGU1.7
scs 2-8 crG2)
scs 2-12 0C.3)
SGU1.19
sGUl-20
SGU1.21
SGU2-22 (AIl Eodcts)
(C.G.I{ook)
SGS 1-23 (Ali no&Is)
scs 1-24
sGS 1-26, A, B, q
& C.G.IIook
scs 1-26 q E
sGS 1-26 D & E (C.c. Ilook)
SGS 1-268(opr)
scs 2-32
scs 2-33,2-33A,2-33AK
(C.G.Ilook)
scs 2-33,2-33A"2:33AK
(opc) (CG.Ilook)
sGS 1-34,1-34R
scs 1-35C
SGS 1-35C (opr)
SC'S 1-36
R-200-9Aor 1A-218-1A
or 18-221-3
R-200-9A or 1A-218-1A
ot LB-?2L-3
R-200-9Aor 1A-218-1A
orLB-221-3
R-200-9A or 1A-218-tA
otLB-?2L-3
R-200-9A or 1A-218-1A
otLB-22L-3
R-200-9A or 1A-218-1A'
orLB-22L-3
R-200-9Aor 1A-218-1A
or !8-221-3
R-200-9A or 1A-218-1A
or 18-221-3
R-200-9A or 1A-218-1A
or 18-221€
R-200-9A or 1A-218-1A
or 18-221-3
1A-218-1Aor LB-ZZL-L
L*U.L
1o4i2A-1
18-221-1
1A-218-1A or 18-221-3
LV232A-L
1A-218-1A or 18-221-1
1A-218-1A ot !B-22t-L
L0232A-l
L0232A-t
R-200-12A or 1B-217-1A
R-200-12A or 1B-217-1A
LZB-L4L or 1B-217-1A
R-200-12A otLB-ZL7-1A
R-200-12A or 1B-217-1A
R-200-12A or 1B-217-1A
R-200-12A or 1B-217-1A
R-200-12A or 1B-217.1A
R-200-12A or 1B-217-1A
R-200-12A s 1B-217-1A
L>2D-7
t>zzz-l
tB-?J7-5
L>?a-L-
1B-217-1A
LB-2L7-5
34017D1
t>2?2-7
LE.-2t7-5
tB-2L7-5
t>217-9
L>2L7-9
LD2L7.9
tD2L7-9
LD2L7-9
L>2L7-9
t>2fi-9
lD21:t-9
LD|2L7-9
1>2fi-9
L>222-L3
L>222-Lt
1D217-11
t>222-tt
LD2t7-9
1D-217-11
3.1017D11
t>222-t3
1D,217-11
LD2L7-LL
$ERVICE BULLETIN SA.OO1.]I
pATE: fI January 1988
PAGE 4 of 13
g.
b.
CAUTION
THE 10232A.1 TOf, HOOK IS PHYSICALLY SI{ALLER
THA}I THE OTHER TOT HOOKS. FIELO RETROFIT TO
THE 10232A-1 TOT HOOK REQUIRES IHSTALLATION OF
A IA-217-I1 RELEASE ARM AT A LOCATION FURTHER
FORHARO ON THE AIRCRAFT. BE SURE TO CONTACT
SAC FOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIOIIS BEFORE FIELD
RETROFITTING SAILPLANE TO INCORPORATE IO2'2A-I
Tof, H00K.
Replaee tor hook and/or release arm as requi,red to obta!,n an accaptable
comblnatron (as specl,fied ln Table l) for salJ.prane ln questlon.
NOTE
r Proper engageoent of the tor hook lnto the
rel.ease arn 1s shorn tn F.l,gure l, vler A and
t Figute 4. Excesslve rear of the tor hook
- step eould result ln lmproper engagement.
F!,gure 2 of tnls bulletln provldes lnspee-
tlon data and reat limlts for the tor hook.
Tor hooks rhlch do not neet the speclfled
ll.nits nust elther be rerorked to obtaln
dlnensl,ons (as speclfled ln Flgure 2) or
replaced.
r If tor hook ls able to sllde lnto the re-
lease arn, beyond the tow hook step, as
shorn by Flgure I, Vler C, the rel,ease aro
must elther be rerorked wlth a slug as speei-
fled Ln Flgure 3, or replaced.
Inspect tor hook for rear ln accordance rith Figure Z oi tnts bulletln.
CAUTION
ALL AIRCRAFT REPAIRS ANO REHORK }IUST BE ACCOH-
. PLISHED TITHIN THE GUIOELINES ESTABLISHEO BY
AC 4'J'.
rf tor hook dlmenslons are not rlthln rlmlts speclfled ln Flgure 2,
elther rerork the tor hook to obtaln dlmenslons (as speclfied ln Flgure
2], or replace lt ulth a ner or serviceable, used tow hook.
Engege tor hook into release e!m. Ensure that the tor hook lngages
properly as shown ln Flgure 1, VLew A.
rf tor hook ls unable to cornpletely engage (shorn by Flgure l, vler B),
shorten the rubber uumpet stop between the release knob and the instru-
ment pancl to arrow the release asscmbly to close further.
C.
d.
?.
. . ".SERVICE BULLETIN 5A.OOI .37
DATE: 3I January 1988
PAGE 5 of I]
'.I
i'. t
g. If tor hook ls able to travel too far lnboard as shoun ln F1gure I'
Yler C, dlsengage tor hook from release alm and neasure the length of
the release arn slot.
h. If dlmenslon ts less than 0.56 lneh, rework release arm by reldlng on
1B-2I7-19 slug at locatlon shown in Flgure 3. (Release alm nay be re-
placed as an alternate to weldlng on slug.)
l. If length of release arm slot ls greater than 0.55 lnch, replace release
arn.
J. Perform a thorough Lnspectlon of the tow hook lnstallatlon ln accotdance
rlth the I00 hour !.nspectlon requlrements listed ln Table 2 of thls
bul Ie t 1n.
k. Repalr of replace unservlceable component(s), as reguired.
t. Record compllance wlth Part I of this Servlce Bulletln ln Alrcraft Log
Book.
PART II - DAITY INSPECTION OF TOII RELEASE ASSET{BLY.
PROCEOURE
NOTE
The folJ,oulng lnspectlon does not requl!e any
dlsassembly of the allc!aft or release assem-
bly. Horever, 1f any defects are noted durlng.
the lnspectlonl the problem(s) must be re-
solved prlor to next fllght.
i. Perform a thorough vlsual lnspectlon of the tor release assenbly and -
assoctated components-ln accosdance rlth the dally lnspectlon rcqulre-
ments llstect In Table 2 of this bulfetln.
CAUT I ON
ALL AIRCRAFT REPAIR ANO REIORK }IUST 8E ACCOM-
PLISHEO IITHIN THE GUIOELINES SPECIFIEO IN AC
4r. lr.
b. If any defects ale noted, repair or replace faulty component(s) prlor to
next fllght.
1..
SERVICE SULLETIN SA.OOI.]T
DATE: ll January I988
PAGE 5 of l3
TABLE 2
DAILY ANO lOO-HOUR INSPECTIOI{
. 0a11y 100 Hour
Vlsually lnspect release arm for damage,
cracks, deformatlon, and freedom of
moveoent on plvot bolt.
- Vlsually and physlcally lnspect release
arm slot for excesslve rear whlch would
al,lor the tor hook to engage beyond the
hook step. (See Flgure I, Item C.)
Dlmenslona1ly measure the slot ln the
- release arm to lnsure that lt 1s rl,thln
the toJ.erance as shorn on Flgure 3.
Vlsually lnspect tor hook for danager
eracks, deformatlon, and freedom of
movenent on plvot bolt.
Vlsually check tou hook to lnsure that
surface nxi and 'y" of step as shorn
ln Flgure 2 ate fJ.at, smooth and properly
engages relsase arm.
glmenslonally check tor hook to lnsure
that aI1 dlnenslons a8e rlthln tolcra-nces
ln accordance rlth Flgure 2 and for
elongatlon of attach hole ln accordance
rlth Flgure 4.
Inspect release darnpet for general
condltlon and proper engagement of tor hook.
Perform an operatl,on check per Part III. X
Perforrn a release check for proper release
tenslon ln aecorrlance rlth Flguse 4.
Lubrlcate attach hardware for tor hook
and release atnr.
Lubrlcate gulde-tubes 1n rel,ease control,
rlth dry stlck type lubrlcant.
Insure that tow hook moves freely on plvot bo1t.
'SERVICE SULLETIN 5A.(]O1 . fI
DATE: 31 January I988
PAGE 7 of l]
..\
PART III . PILOTIS PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF TOl{ RELEASE ASSEMBLY.
PROCEOURE
NOTE
r Flgure I shows plopes attachment of the tow
hook lnto the reLease arm. Note that the
step of the tow hook should seat agalnst the
release arm. The tow hook step must fully
engage the release arm to allow the release
assembly to functlon properly. The tor hook
must not be allowed to extend through the
release arm beyond the.step on the hook as
shovn ln Figure 1, Vlev C.
r The tor rope must not be aJ.lored to rrap
around the release arm or any part of the
sallpiane. It must extend, unobstructed,
dlrectly forrard from the sallplane to the
tor vehlcle.
e. Attach tor llne to tow hook and apply tensl,on on the llne ln dlrectlon
of tor.
b. t{lth tenslon on tor llne, pull the release control on the lnstrument
. panel and check for proper release of tow llne.
c. If tou 11ne does not rel,ease properly, troubleshoot tov release assembly
and perfo8o necessary repalrs.
9. Reattach tor Ilne to tou hook and check for posltlve retentlon of tor
llnc as foll,ors z
(I) Apply. a nodarate tug on the dor tlne 1n the dlrectlon of tor.
(2) Inspect the release sssembly to ensure that lt has remalned com-
pletcly closed.
(r) If the release assembly has opened, even partlally, gsound atrcraft
and troubleshoot release assenrbly. Repalr or replace faul,ty conpo-
nent(s) as requlred.
'. -'' SERVrcE BULLETTN sA-oo1.3r
' DATE! ftr January 1988
PAGE 8 of ll
PART IY . IOO HOUR INSPECTION OF IOTI RELEASE ASSE},IBLY.
PROCEDURE
8. Perforrn a thorough lnspectlon of tor release assembly ln aecordance rlth
thc 100 hour lnspectlon requltements llsted ln Table 2.
CAUTION
ALL AIRCRAFT REPAIRS TIUST BE PERFORI{ED ITI
ACCORDANCE UITH AC .,.1'.
b. If rlefects are notect, repair or replace faulty conPonent(s).
c. Record co-npliance rlth Part lY of thls Servlce Bulletln ln Alrcra?t Log
8ook.
TEIGHT ANO BALANCE DATA
llelght and Balancc not affeeted.
SERVICE EULLETIN
OATE: )l January
PAGE 9 of ll
TOW HOOK
SA.OOI.'I
I 988
RELEASE
ARIll
TOW HOOK
STEP
VIEW A. PROPER ENGAGEMENT
HOOK FULLY ENGAGED
HOOK NOT FULLY ENGAGED
TOW HOOK TOW }iOOK STEP
LEASE ARM
VIEW B. IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT
NOTE:
IF TOW }IOOK IS ABLE TO SLIDE.
THROUGH RELEASE ABm,
BEYOND THE TOW HOOK
STEP, THE RELEASE ARM
MUST EITHER BE FETYORKED
IN ACCORDAI{CE wlTTI
3, oR BEPLACEO.
TOW HOOK STEF
TOW HOOK
BELEASE ARM
VIEW C. IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT
FIGURE 1. ENGAGEMENT OF TOW HOOK INTO RELEASE ARM
SERVIC,€
DATE:' ,I
PAGE IO
BULLET I I'I
January
of ll
sA-001. lr
I 988
TOW HOOKSTEP
(NOTE 8)
E
A-A
6!
TRAIGHT EDGE
0lt{cHEs f^x.
ALLoWAB LE IRREGU I.ARITY
IN SURFACE'X'
A (NOTES 2 AND 8)
SHOULDEB
NOTE 7
CORNEB WEAR
PERMISSIBLE
OTE
D
(NOTE s)
(NOTES 1 AHD 3'
FIGUHE 2. TOW HOOK INSPECTTON AND BEWORK (SHEET 1 OF 2)
.: SERVICE SULLETIN 5A.(]O1.fr
'DATE: f1 January t98B
. PAGE ll of tl
1+
,t
NOTES:
I. IF TEAR OCCURS ON SURFACE iYT IT },IUST BE POLISHED FLAT IIITHIN TOLER-
ANCES PROVIOED IN FIGURE 2 (SHEET 1). IF THE HooK cANNoT HEET
THESE REQUIREO DIHENSIONS IT I'IUST BE REPLACEO. UNOER NO CONOITIONS
SHOULD SURFACE TXi BE POLISHEO OR T,IACHINEO TO CHANGE ITS ANGLE.
2. OII.IENSION TAT ON IO252A-I HOOK SHALL 8E .2I INCHES I,IIN. &, .28 INCH-
Es MAx. OrHENsr0N rAr 0N lA-218-tAr lB-221-1, la-zzL-r, & R-200-9A
HOOKS SHALL BE .25 INCHES MIN. & .]1 INCHES MAX.
7. SURFACE 'Yi HUST REI,IAIN FLAT, SI,|OOTH, AND TITHIN TOLERANCES SHQHN
ON SHEET 1. (SEE ILLUSTRATION. )
4. OIHENSION rcr ON 1O2l2A-1, HOOK SHALL BE 2.05 i.03 INCHES. DIttEt{-
sr0N 'Cr 0N 1A-2I8-1A' lB-221-tr lB-221-f, & R-200-9A SHALL BE r.0o
+.0f INCHES.
). DIIIENSION r0. SHALL BE .Jl +.0f INCHES.
6. H00K IIUST REHAIN FLAT IN THIS AREA FOR A l,lIN.0F.2I INCHES FROx
SHOULOER OF HOOK.
7. iEAR 0ursr0E 0F THE .21 HrN. FLAT AREA Is PERltrsSrBLE.
8. DII{ENSION'B'I{US;8E EQUAL TO DII,IENSION rAr, OR LESS THAN OI}rEN-
SION TAT BY NO HORE THAN.OI5 INCHES AND CANNOT 8E GREATER THAN
OII{ENSION. TAr.
9. ALL SURFACES EXCEPT SURFACE rxr HAY BE FILED TO OBTAIN REQUIREO
_ DII{ENSIoNS.
FIGURE 2. TOW HOOK INSPECTION AND REWORK (SHEET 2 OF 2)
NOTE: 18-217-19 SLUG IS AVAILABLE FHOM scHWEIZER AIRCRAFT coBP.
0.125 X 0.5 X 1.0 4130N STEEL
T()Vr
crdD
ld
l-(r)
N\ram
,-
o@
-ituc LT
Pfr
rraCm
O'{
FlH
l-l,
\OD
6l
@cl cl
lr
a
\rr
+
.35 I.O3 INCHES ON AIRCRAFT EOUIPPED WITH 10232A-1 TOW HOOK
.40 .+.o3 tNcHES ON ATRCRAFT EOUtppED WITH 1A-218-1A, 18-221-1,
18-221-3, OR R-2oo-gA TOW HOOKS
1B-217-1s SLUG (WELD AS SHOWNT
.og
.o9
IF THIS DIMENSION IS
.66 INCHES OR GREATER PRIOR TO
BEWORK THE RELEASE MAY NOT BE
REWORKEDAND MUST BE REPLAC
NOTE: ALL TOW RELEASE ARMS MUST BE REWORKED AS SHOWN
ABOVE OR REPLACED WITH THE PhOPER SUPERSEDING ARM
AS SPECIFIED IH TABLE 1.
FIGURE 3. REWORK OF RELEASE ARM
SERVICE BULLETiN 5A.OO5
DATE: I June 1987
PAGE } of 5
SUBJECT: ONE-TIME lNSPECTION AND POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT OF TO}J RELEASE ARM
M6DELS AFFECTED: All 5chweizer manufactured and kit bullt Schwelzer gliders
and sailplane models Listed belo,w. All Serial numbers of
each model. Also affected are all sailpLanes retrofitted
wlth a Schweizer tow hsok installetion.
SGU 1.7
SGS 2-8 (TG.2)
SGS 2-]2 (TG.')
SGU 1.I9
SGU 1-20
SGU 1-2}
sGU 2-22, ?-22A, 2-22C, 2-22CK, 2-22E, 2-22EK
sGS 1-2t, L-zrA, L-21C, L-7rD, 1-218, L-23F, L-23G, l-21H,
L-?1HL5
scs 1-24
sGS 1-25, 1-25A, 7-258, l-26C, L-26O, l-26E
SGS 2-32
SGS 2.]]
SGS 2-l], 2-33A, 2-134K
sGS 1-]4, 1-34R
SGS 1-]5C
SGS 1-]5 ( 5prite )
NOTE
In the text of this writing' the terms nGLIDERIT
and "SAILPLANEri are to be considered synonymous.
T IME OF COMPL 1 ANCE ;Must be eonrpleted prior to the next auto or winch tow
of any sailplane equipped with the affected release
arm.
Must be completed within 60 days on all sallplanes
equipped r*ith an affeeted release arm.
Affected release arms in spares inventory must not be
installed on sailplanes and are to be returned to
Schxelzer Aircraft for warranty replacement.
Reports indicate the possibillty that the tou line eould fail to
release properly from Schweizer sallplanes equipped with a new tor
release arm part number 10217-11, 1D222-L5, 1O222-L7, or 34017-L3.
The posstbllity of this incident occuring greatly increases during
auta and wineh to,l operatlons or duri.ng an ove!run of the tow
]ine" This Bulletin requires replacement of the affected tow
release arms with a new arm.
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PBOCEOUftE
I. Inspect release arm for lug welded on front, belor tow hook slot as shorn
ln Flgure 1. Any affected release arm must be removed and replaced
rlthln the time of compllanee stated on thls Bulletln. Return affeeted
release arms to Schrelzer Alrcraft rlthin 90 days of the date of thls
notlce for free rarranty reBlacement. Contact Sehweizer $ailplane
Product Support Depat'tment for exehange informatlon. Arms received after
90 days wiIl not be given warranty consideratlon.
?. Upon rept.acement of release armr F€rform an operatlons check and maintaln
periodlc and plefllght inspectlons in aecordance with the procedures
outlined 1n Schwetzer Bulletln SA-081.2.
,. Racord Compllanee ntth this Notlce in the aircraft log book.
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ANY RELEASE ARM WITH THIS LUG WELDED ON FRONT
SURFACE AS SHOWN MUST BE REPLACED.
RELEASE ARMS WITH THIS LUG WELDED ON THE INSIDE AS SHOWN ARE NOT
AFFECTED BY THIS BULLETIN.
FIGURE 1. RELEASE ARM
BULLETIN NO. 5A-OOi.2I
DATE: 19 May 1987
PAGE: I of 12
x Supersedes Service Bul letin
No. SA-001.1, Dated 2 Feb 1987
SUBJECT: SCHhIEIZER SAILPLANE TOH RELEASE' PROPER ATTACHHENT OF TOtl LINE'
INSPECTION, I.IAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AND REHORK OF TOH HOOK, RELEASE
ASSEMBIY AND RETEASE DAI4PER"
AFFECTED AIRCRAFT: AI I Schweizer manufaetured and Kit bui lt Schweizer gl fders
and sai lplane models I isted below. Al I Serial numbers of
each model. Also affected are all sailplanes retrofitted
with a Schweizer tow hook instal lation.
SGU t-7
SGS 2-B (TG-z)
scs 2-12 (TG-3)
SGU l-19
SGU t*20
SGU I_21
sGU 2-22, 2*22A, Z-22C, 2*2ZCK, 2*228, 2-22EK
scs l-23,1-238, l-23C, l-230, l-23E, l:23F, l*23G, l-23H,
l*23H15
5G5 L-24
$G5 1-25, l*26A, t*268, l-26C, I-26D, t-258
sGS 2-32
5G5 2:33, 2-334, 2*33AK
5G5 l*34,1*34R
5G5 r-35C
SGS l-36 (Sprite)
NOTE
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and "SAILPLANE" are
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writing, the terms "GLIDER"
to be considered
(I ) * Denotes a change.
BULLETIN NO. sA-001.2r
DATE:
PAGE:
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NOTE
It is absolutely necessary that alI pilots and
ground personnel reeeived proper training with
respect to the subjeet matter of this bul letin
prior to fl ight.
PREFACE: Reports indicate that a possibility exists that the sailplane tow
hook may inadvertently release during tow without any input by the
sailplane pilot on the tow release control.
This Service Bulletin I ists possible causes, precautions, rn6intenance
practiceso inspection and correetive action to be taken in order to
minimize this situation.
NOTE
An inedvertent release e&n oeeur due to various
eonditions such as improper hookups, towing
equipment fai lures, as wel I as irnproper mainten*
aRce practices. Aison the tow hook is of, the
overriding type sa that the tow Iine will release
if overrun due to pi lot error or unden eonditions
r.rhich could leave the tow line attaehed to the
sai trplane without the pf Iot's kmowledqe.
NOTE
As compl ianee with this br"rl letin could not
completely eliminate the possibiIity of an
inadvertent release due to pilot error, rope
breakn or abort of tow, any sailpiane operation
must be carried out so that there is sufficient
airfield avaiIable to acconmodate these not
uneofirrlon situat.ions. Aiso, proper pi lot
instrurtion in dealing with these situations is
an essential part of all pilot training
programs" In any event a premature release and
properly executed recovery Broeedure should in no
way result in damage to the aireraft or injury to
any of its occupants or ground personnel "
BULLETIN NO. SA-OOI.2I
DATE: 19 May 1987
PAGE: 3 of 12
Excessive tow release wear caR result during all
tow operatieins when the tow I ine is released
under ful I touring pressure. This should not be
done since proper piloting practice requires
easing off the tow I ine pressure before releasing.
CAUTION
AT RELEASE THE PILOT SHOULD }IOLD THE RELEASE KHOB
FOR 3 TO 5 SECONDS TO ALLOI{ ADEQUATE TI}IE FOR THE
TO}I LINE TO CLEAR THE SAILPLANE AND I{ATCH FOR
VISUAL CONFIRTIATTON OF TOI{ L1NE RELEASE.
* TII.IE OF COI{PLIANCE:
Part l: l{ust be completed prior to the f,irst fl ight of the aircraft each
dav
Part 2: Hust be completed prior to every fl ight of the aircraft
Part 3: Hust be completed wr'thin 30 days of this notice or at the next
100 hour inspeetion, whichever is first
Part 4: Must be cornpleted at every 100 hour inspection
PROCEOURES:
Part ll Perform a daily visual inspection of the tow release assembly
and its components in accordance with Tabl e ? of this Service
Bul letin.
}€TE
This inspection does not require disassembly of
the aircraft or release assembly. However, if a
component fails to pass the inspection as out-
I ined' the aircraft must be removed frorn service
and receive proper maintenance procedures to
correct the problem prior to fr.rrther f I ight of
the aircraft.
tl0TE
BULLETIN NO. SA.OOI.2r
DATE: 19 Hay 1987
PAGE: 4 of l?
Part 2: A release check is to be made by the pi lot prior to takeoff. To
accomplish this have the ground personnel attach the tow Iine to
the tow hook and apply a I ight pul I on the i ine in the direction
of tow. The pi lot should then pul I thc release control to check
for proper release of the tow line. After reattachment of the
tow line to the saf lplane, a check should be rnade for positive
attachment of the teiw line to the sai lplane by applving a
npderate jerk on the tow i ine in the direetion of the tow. The
release assernbly should then be inspected to insure that it hras
rernained eompietely elosed. If the release is found to be
opened, even partially, inspeetion and rnaintenance procedures
must be perf,orrned to eorreet th* problem prior to eontinuing
with operation of the aireraft.
NOTE
Figure I shows the positions for the tow hook and
release arm when eorreetly hcloked-un. Note that
the step of the tow hook should be tight against
the release arm assembly" The tow hook step must
ful ly enqage the release arm to al Iow the release
assembly tn work properly. The tow hook must not
be allowed to extend through the release arrn
beyond the step on the hook since this ereates a
condition whieh defeats the design of the release
and inereases the possibility of an inadvertent
re I ease "
FIOTE
The tow rope rnust not be al lowed to wnap around
the release arm or any part of the sailpiane" trt
must extend, unobstruetcd" direetly forward from
the sai lplane to the tow vehiele,
Part 3:
A. Several tow release arms and hooks have been manufactured
for use on Schweizen gl iders. Table I I ists the proper
hook/release combinations for eaeh model sai lplane. Each
aircraft must be inspected to insure that it is equipped
with the proper tow hook and release 6rm as indicated in
Table l.
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DATE: 19 May 1987
PAGE: 5 of lZ
B. Hear of the tow hook step wi I I cause improper engagement of
the hook and release. The tow hook must be inspected in
accordance with Figure 2. Any tow hook which does not meet
the minimum specified dimensions, after inspection and/or
rework, as I isted in Figure 2 must be replaced.
NOTE
Tow hook must engage release arm in accordance
with Figure tA A Figure 4. If hook is able to
pass through release arm beyond step as shown in
Figure lC, release arm and/or hook must be
reworked with slug or replaced.
t{OTE
If tow hook fails to engage completely as shown
in Figure tB, check release control rigging,
Shortening the rubber bumper stop between the
release knob and instrument panel will allow the
release assembly tcr close further.
C. All tow release arms must be reworked in accordance with
Figure 3 or replaced with a new superseding Schweizer
release arm as listed in Table 1. If the release arm wear
exceeds the dimensions given in Figure 3, rework is NOT
al lowed and replacement is MANDATORY,
D. Perform complete inspection in accordance with ltem 4 of
this bul letin.
NOTE
Al I repairs must be conducted in accordance with
AC43. l3 by an authorized, I icensed mechanic.
NO:TE
If excessive or accelerated wear of the release
mechanism is evident a review and correction of
piloting practices and ground perssnnel tow line
attachment procedures is in order.
Part 4: Conduct inspection of tow release at 100 hour intervals in
accordance with Table 2 and Figure 4 of this bul letin.
Record compliance with Part 3 and keep a copy of this Service Bulletin in
the Aircraft Log Book. tf'a flight manual or pilot's handbook is provided
with the aircraft, a eopy of this notice should be kept with that manual
until incorporated into the text.
BULLETIN NO. SA-OOI.2*
DATE: 19 Hay 1987
PAGE: 6 of 12
Aircraft Heisht and Balance not affected.
The operational checks, rework and inspection procedures given in this
Bul letin comply with Feder:al Avietion Regulations and are FAA approved.
IrEtt I
ArlcflrrI T0l [00( 5Till)rf,0
Ptritst lni 5UPmSt0 lI0/fl EPutfitfl(I
ttLtl$ rnil
t-7s0u
scs 2-8 (rG-?)
s65 2-12 (rG-3)
sGU t-19
scu l-?0
56U t-il
sGU 2-e2 (lll .odels)
S€S l-?1 (lll lodrlsl
scs l-?1
5G5 l-26, l,0, C,
t C.G. Hook
scs r-?6 0, r
SGSl-250rt(tGtiool)
565 l-l6t (opt.)
scs ?-12
s€s 2-!3, t-33r, 2-33il
SGS ?-!!, 2-33r, 2-3i*[ (oet,)
sGs t-!r, r-3fi
s6s l-l5c
SGS l-!sc (opt.)
sCS t-35
R-?00-9r o. ll-?18-ll
or lB-r2l-l
[-200-94 or ll-?18-ll
or l$-2el-!
l-200:lA or ll-?18-ll
or lB-221-3
t-200-91 or ll-218-lt
or l8-?ll-3
n-100-91 or ll-218-ll
or l8-2ll-3
fl-e00-91 or ll-?18-ll
or l8-?ll-3
R-?00-9t or ll-218-ll
or li-l2l-l
l-200-tl or ll-218-lt
or 18-221-3
l-?00-91 or lt-?18-ll
or l8-??l-3
R-200-91 or ll-Zl8-ll
or ll-221-3
ll-218-ll or l8-2Ul-l
lt-2? t - I
102321-l
I 8-22 l- |
ll-218.1[ or l8-UI-l
t0l3?r- I
U-210-lt sr l8-2el-l
ll-2lE-tl or lE-??l-l
t023zt-l
l0u 3?r- |
t-?00-tzt or l0-?li-ll
n-100-l2l or l[-217-lA
128-lal or l8-?17-ll
B-200-l3r or l0-?17-lt
t-?00-l?l or l0-2li-lr
[-200-l2t or l8-217-ll
[-200-l2l or lt-2li-ll
n-200-l2t or lB-lll-lt
n-200-l2l or l8-2ll-lt
P-200-l2l or li-2ll-ll
t0-122-1
fi-222-l
t8-zl7-5
t0-It2-l
r8-2 I i-lr
tE-?17-5
310lI0-l
It-222-1
rB-2 I i-t
r 0-2 t?-5
t0-?lt-t
t0-2 r 7-9
r0-zl?-9
l0-2t7-,
l0-? l7-r
t0-?17-9
l!-il?-9
l0-2 t1-9
lB-l ti-t
l0-2 r 7-9
l0-222-13
t0-222-l r
lg-2 I 7-t I
r0-??2-t I
t0-2 I 7-9
t0-? lI-t I
3{0t l0- I I
ilF?22-lt
l0-21?-r r
t0-2 tI-l I
CAUTION
INSTALLATION OF THE SHALL TOr{ H0S( #t0232A-1 AND APPROPRIATE RELEASE ARH
REQUIRES RELOCATION OF THE RELEASE ARH ON THE AIRCRAFT. CONTACT SCHI{EIZER
AIRCRAFT FOR THE INSTALLATION DRAI{ING REQUIRED FOR YOUR AIRCRAFT TO INSURE
PROPER INSTALLATION.
BULLETIN NO. SA-OOI.2r
DATE: 19 l|lay 1987
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TABLE 2
DAILY AND IOO-HOUR INSPECTION
Dai ly 100 Hour
Visual Iy inspect release arm for damage, X X
cracks, deformation, and freedom of
npvement on pivot bolt.
Visually and physically inspect release X X
arm slot for excessive wear which would
al low the tow hook to engage beyond the
hook step. (See Figure I, Item C.)
Dimensional Iy measure the slot in the X
release arm to insure that it is within
the tolerance as shor.rn on Figure 3.
Visually inspect tow hook for damage, X X
cracks, deformation' and freedom of
rnovement on pivot bolt.
Visual Iy check tow hook to insure that X X
surface "x" and "y" of step as shown
in Figure 2 are flat, smooth and properly
engages release arm.
Dimensional Iy check tow hook to insure X
that al I dimensions are within tolerances
in accordance with Figure 2 and for
elongation of attach hole in accordance
with Figure 4.
Inspect releese damper for general X X
condition and proper engagement of tow hook
Perform an operation check per Part 2, X X
Ferform a release check for proper release X
tension in aecordance with Figure 4.
Lubricate attaeh hardware for tow hook X
and release arm.
Lubricate suide-tubes in release eontrol X
with dry stick type lubricant.
Insure that tow hook rpves freely on pivot bolt. X X I
BULLETIN NO. 5A-OOI.2T
DATE: 19 t'lay 1987
PAGE: I of 12
TOW HOOK
FIGURE 1
pRopER HOOK-UP WITHtHOOK FULLy ENGAGED RELEASE ARM
HOOK
TOW
STEP
A. CORRECT HOOK.UP
TOW HOOK
q- INCORBECT HOOK-UP WITH HOOK NOT FULLY ENGAGED
TOW HOOK STEP
RELEASE ARM
B. INCORRECT HOOK-UP
IF TOW HOOK CAN D(TEND THROUGH THE TOW RELEASE ARM AS SHOWN,
RELEASE ARM AND POSSTBLY TOW HOOK MUST BE REPLACED.
TOW HOOK
TOW HOOKSTEP
RELEASE ARM
INCORRECT HOOK-UP I,VITH HooK EXTENDING
c. INCORRECT HOOK-UP THROUGH THE RELEASE ARM BEYOND THE STEP
-nuulErtN NO. SA-001.2*
DATE: 19 MaY l9B7
PAGE: 9 af 12
STRAIGHT EDGE
A-A .O6 INCHES MAX.
TO1JV HOOK STEP
ALLOWAB LE IRREGU LARITY
tN SU RFACE 'X"
(HOTE S}
A fiOTES 2AND 8}
DETAI L B
SHOULDER
t{oTE 7
CORNEH WEAR
PERMISSIBLE
OTE
D
(NOTE 5)
SU RFACE "X"
SU RFAEE "Y"
(NOTE 3}
f.ut MlN. FLAT AREA
FIGURE 2. TOW HOOK INSPECTION AND REWORK (SHEET 1 OF 2)
BULLETIN NO. 5A-OOI.2*
DATE: 19 Hay t987
PAGE: l0 of l2
1, Ir HEAR 0CCURS ON SURFACE *y" IT IIUST BE POLISI{ED FLAT I{ITHIN TOLERANCES
PROVIDED IN FIGURE 2 (SHEET I}. IF TI.{E HOO( CAf{IIOT I{EET THESE REQIJIREB
DII{ENSIONS IT I,II.'5T BE REPIACED. UNDER }*O CONDITIONS SHOULD SURTACE "X" BE
POLISHEN OR }IACHIHED TO CHANGE ITS ANGLE.
2" Dll{Etlslot{'A'ON 1023?A-l H$OK St{ALl- BE .21 INCHES tllN. e "28 INCHES HAX.
DIHENSI0N "A" 0N tA-z18-1A, lB*2Zt*I, tB*zel-3, & R*A00-9A Hoott$ $HALL BE
.35 INCFIES t'IIN. &.SI INEHE$ NAX.
3" SURFACE NY" }IUST REHAIN FIAT, SHMTH, AI-IS HITHIN TOLERANCES SHOI{N ON
SHEET I " {SEE ILLU5TRATION. }
4" DIHENSIOH "C" CIH 10232A-l HOOK Sl.lALL BE 2.06 t.03 INCHES" DII{ENSION "er
oH lA-el8-iA, tB-Zzt*l, tB*azt*3, & R-aOO*gA SHAi_L BE 3,00 +"03 IHCHES.
5, DIF{Ei{SION "E" SHALL BE .31 t.CI3 IHCHES.
6. HOOK I,IUST REI.IAIN FLAT IN THIS AREA FOR A HIH. OF .2I INCHE$ FROI,i SHOI.JLDEE
OF HOOK.
7 " I,,EAR OUTSIDE 0F THE ,21 t{lN, FLAT AREA IS PERHISSIBLE"
8" OII.iET.ISION IIBII I.IUST BE EQUAL TO DII'IENSION *A", OR LESS THAN DIHENSIOI'I "A" SY
NO I{ORE THAN .OI5 INCHES AND CANNOT BE GREATER THAN DII.{ENSION "A'I.
NOTE: 18.217-19 SLUG IS AVAILABLE FROM SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP.
0.125 X 0.5 X t.O 4130N
TO@
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I .ro .+.og INcHEs oN AtRcRAFT EeutPPED wtrH IA-2'!B-iA, 'NB-221-i,
i ty'z2t'l, oR R-2oo-sA Tow l'looKs
I
I
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1B-217-19 SLUG (WELD AS SI.IOWN)
.o9
.o9
IF THIS DIMENSION IS
"66 INCHES OH GREATER PRIOR TO
REWORK THE RELEASE MUST NOT BE
REWORKEDAND MUST BE REPLACED
NOTICE.".ALL TOW RELEASE ARMS MUST
ABOVE OR HEPLACED WITH THE
UNIT PER TABLE 1
BE REWORKED AS SHOWN
PROPER SUPERSEDING
FIGU RE 3
REWORK OF RELEASE ARt\4_
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CAUTION
wlTH A .25 iiierrsE@P
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5TO20 LB" READTNG
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RELEASI
TOW HOOK
,F ro w Hoo K * ^l-il :t 3 J lxi:ff "1ffJfi
y- I ?f t?i *H;l E L EAs E A R$'}r
RE.FE.R TCI FIGURE 1
Schweizer Aircraft Corp
Post Office Box 147
Elmira, New York 14902
BULLTTIN NO. 5A-OOI.I*
ACI 87- ot-ol
DATE:
PAGE:
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Supersedes Service Bul letin
No. 5A*001, Dated Oct. 3, 1986
SUBJECT: SCHlllE I ZER 5A I LPLANE T0l".l RELEASE , PR0PIR ATTACHMENT 0f' T0h'l L I NE ,
INSPECTION, T4AINTTNANCE PROCEDURES AND REWORK OF TO}I HOOK, RELEASE
ASSEMBLY AND RELEASE DAHPTR.
AFFECTED AIRCRAFT: AlI Schweizer manufactured and Kit buiit Schweizer gllders
and sailplane models listed below. All Serial numbers of
each model. Also affected are all sailplanes retrofitted
with a Schweizer tow hook installation.
SGU I-7
sGS 2-8 (TG-Z)
SGS 2-12 (TG-3)
SGU l-19
sGU t-20
SGU I_2I
5GU 2-2?, Z.-22A, 2-22C, 2-22CK, 2-22E, 2-278K
SGS 1-23, l-238, l-23C, 1-23D, l-23E, 1-23F, 1-23G, l-23H,
l-23H15
SGS I_24
SGS t-26, l-26A,
SGS 2-32
sGS 2-33, 2-33A,
sGS l-34, l-34R
SGS 1_35C
SGS 1-36 (Sprite)
NOTE
In the text of this
and "SAiLPLANE" are
synonymous.
1-268, t-25C. 1-26D, t-26E
2-33AK
writing, the terms "GLIDER"
to be considered
(l) - Denotes a change.
BULLETIN NO. SA-OOI. I*
DATE: 2 Feb 1987
PAGE: 2 of lZ
PREFACE I
NOTE
It is absolutelv necessary that all pilots and
Eround personnel received proper training with
respect to the subiect matter of this bul letin
prior to fl iSht.
Reports indicate that a possibi I ity exists that the sai lplane tow
hook may inadvertently release during tow without any input by the
sailplane pilot on the tow release control.
This Service Bulletin lists possible causes, precautions, maintenance
practices, inspection and corrective action to be taken in order to
minimize this situation.
i{OTE
An inadvertent release can occur due to various
conditions such as improper hookups, towing
equipment fai luresr ES w€l I as improper mainten-
ance practices. Also, the tow hook is of the
overriding type so that the tow line will release
if overrun due to pilot error or under conditions
which could leave the tow I ine attached to the
sai lplane without the pi lot's knowledge'
N0TE
As compliance with this bulletin could not
completely el iminate the possibi I ity of an
inadvertent release due to pilot error' rope
breakr or abort of tow, any sai lplane operation
must be carried out so that there is sufficient
airfield avai lable to acconrnodate these not
uncommon situations. Also, proper pilot
instruction in dealins with these situations is
an essential part of al I pi lot training
programs. In any event a premature release and
properly executed recovery procedure should in no
way result in damage to the aircraft or injury to
any of its occupants or ground personnel.
/ '.' BULLETINNO.SA-OO1.I*
DATE: 2 Feb 1987
PAGE: 3 of 12
IWTE
Excessive tow release wear can result during all
tow operations when the tow line is released
under ful I towing preseure. This should not be
done since proper piloting practice requires
easing off the tow I ine pressure before releasing.
CAUTION
AT RELEASE THE PILOT SHOULD I.OLD THE RELEA$E KNOB
FOR 3 TO 5 SECONOS TO ALLOH ADEqUATE TII.{E FOR THE
TOI{ LINE TO CLEAR THE SAILPLANE AND I{ATCH FOR
VISUAL C0NFIRI'iATION 0F TOI'I LINE RELEASE.
* TIME OF COHPLI,ANCE:
Part l: Hust be completed prior to the first flieht of the aircraft each
day
Part 2r Hust be completed prior to every flight of the aircraft
Part 3: f'lust be completed within 30 days of this notice or at the next
100 hour inspection, whichever is first
Part 4; Must be completed at every 100 hour inspection
PROCEDURES:
Part i: Perform a daily visual inspection of the tow release assembly
and its components in accordance with Table 2 of this Service
Bul letin.
NOTE
This inspection does not require disassembly of
the aircraft or release assembly. However, if a
component fai ls to pass the inspection as out-
I ined, the aircraft must be removed from service
and receive proper rnaintenance procedures to
correct the problem prior to further fl ight of
the aircraft.
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BULLETIN NO. SA-OOI. I*
DATE: Z Feb l9B7
P,AGE: 4 of 12
Part 2: A release check is to be rnade by the pilot prior to takeoff. To
accomplish this have the ground personnel attach the tow line to
the tow hook and apply a light pull on the line in the direction
of tow. The pilot should then pull the release control to check
for proper release of the tow I ine. After reattachment of the
tow line to the sailplane, a check shouid be rnade for pasitive
attachment of the tow line to the sailplane by applying a
moderate jerk on the tow line in the direction of the tow. The
release assembly should then be inspected to insure that it has
remained completely closed. If the release is found to be
openedr €VBrl partially, inspection and maintenance proeedures
must be performed to correct the problem prior to continuing
with operation of the aircraft.
NOTE
Figure I shows the positions for the tow hook and
release arm when correctly hooked-up. Note that
the step of the tow hook should be tight against
the release arm assembly. The tow hook step must
fully engage the release arm to allow the release
assembly to work properly. The tow hook must not
be allowed to extend through the release arm
beyond the step on the hook since this creates a
condition which defeats the design of the release
and increases the possibility of an inadvertent
re I ease.
NOTE
The tow rope must not be al lowed to wrap around
the release arm or any part of the sailplane. It
must extend, unobstructed, directly forward from
the sailplane to the tow vehicle.
Part 3:
A. Several tow release arms and hooks have been manufactured
for use on Schweizer gl iders. Table I I ists the proper
hook/release combinations for each model sailplane. Each
aircraft must be inspected to insure that it is equipped
with the proper tow hook and release arm as indicated in
Table l.
BULLETIN NO. SA-OOi. I*
DATE: 2 Feb 1987
PAGE: 5 of 12
B. Wear of the tow hook step wi I 1 cause improper engagement of
the hook and release, The tow hook must be inspected in
accordance with Figure 2. Any tow hook which does not meet
the minimum specified dimensions, after inspection andlor
rework, as listed in Figure 2 must be replaced.
NOTE
Tow hook must engage release arm in accordance
with Figure IA & Figure 4. If hook is able to
pass through release arm beyond step as shown in
Figure lC, release arm andlor hook must be
reworked with slug or replaced.
NOTE
If tow hook fails to engage completely as shown
in Figure 18, check release control rigging,
Shortening the rubber bumper stop between the
release knob and instrument panel will allow the
release assembly to close further.
C. AlI tow release arms must be reworked in accordance with
Figure 3 or replaced with a new superseding Schweizer
reiease arm as listed in Table l. If the release arm wear
exceeds the dimensions given in Figure 3, rework is NCIT
al lowed and replacement is i'IANDAT0RY.
D. Perform complete inspection in accordance with ltem 4 of
this bul letin.
NOTE
All repairs must be conducted in accordance with
AC43. l3 by an authorized, I icensed mechanic.
NOTE
If excessive or accelerated wear of the release
mechanism is evident a review and correction of
piloting practices and ground personnel tow line
attachment procedures is in order.
Part 4: Conduct inspection of tow release at 100 hour intervals in
accordance with Table 2 and Figure 4 of this bul letin.
Record compliance with Part 3 and keep a copy of this Service Bulletin in
the Aircraft Log Book. If a fl ight manual or pi lot's handbook is provided
with the aircraft, a copy of this notice shouid be kept with that manual
until incorporated into the text.
BULLETIN NO. 5A-001. I*
DATE: 2 Feb 1987
PAGE: 6 of l?
Aircraft $leight and Ealance not affected'
The operational checks, rework and inspection procedures Elven in this
BuIIetin comply with Federal Aviation Regulatir:ns and ate FAA approved.
TAELE I
AIRCNIFT T()T tl00l( SITIoARD SUPIRSE0 I tlc 1 Rt PLACEIIEIIT
RTIEA5E ARII RELEAST ARII
CAUT ION
INSTALLATlON OF THE SMALL TOI.I HOOK IILO232A.L AND APPROPRIATE RELEASE ARM
REQUIRES RELOCATION OF THE RELEASE ARM ON THE AIRCRAFT. CONTACT.SCHIIElZER
AIRCRAFT FOR THE INSTALLATIOI.J DRAI{ING REQUIHED FOR YOUR AIRCRAFT TO INSURE
PROPER INSTALLATION.
SGtl I-? R-200-94 or lA-218-ll
or l0-221-3 R-200-l2A or l8-217-lt l0-217-9 or l0-2lT-13
5G5 2-8 (IG-z) R-200-94 or lA-218-lA
or lB-221-3 R-200-l2A or lB-2tl-lA l0-2lt-9 or l0-21?-13
sGs 2-r2 {TG-3) R-200-9A or lA-218-lA
or lB-221-3 l28-l{l or lB-217-lr1 lD-217-9 or l0-21?-13
scu l-t9 R-200-9t or lA-218-lA
or l8:221-3 R-200-l2A or lB-211-lA l0-217-9 or l0-217-13
sGU t-20 R-200-9A or lA-218-lt
or l8-221-3 n-200-l2t or l0-217-lrt lD-217-9 or l0-217-13
sGlJ l-2r R-200-9A or tA-218-lA
or lB-221-3 R-200-l2A or lB-2li-lA l0-217-9 or l0-217-13
SGU 2-22 (ll! mdels) R-200-94 or ll-218-lt
or lB-221-3 R-200-l2A or l8-217-lA l0-217-9 or lD-ll7-13
SG5 I -23 (All rodels) R-200-9r or tt-218-ll
or IB-221-3 R-200-l2l or l8-217-lr1 lD-217-9 or l0-217-13
SGS t-2t P-200-91 or lt-218-lA
or l8-221-3 R-200-l2A or l8-21?-lA l0-217-9 or l0-2li-13
scs l-26, A, g, c,
t C.G. Hook
R-200-9A or lA-218-ll
or l8-221-3 R-200-l2A or lB-217-ll lD-217-9 or l0-217-13
sGs t-25 D, tlA-218-lA or l0-221-l t0-222-1 lD-222-13 or l0-?22-17
SGSI-250ti(CG}look) rB-22r-l n-222-l lg-722-ll or l0-222-15
sGS l-Z5E (opt.l 102324- I I B-2 r 7-5 lB-217-ll or l0-217-15
SGS 2.32 I8-22t-I t0-222-l lD-ZZ?-ll ot 10-222-15
sGs z-33, 2-331, 2-331t( lA-218-lA or lB-221-3 lB-2ti-lA lD-217-9 or l0-217-B
SGS 2-33, 2-331, 2-3341( (opt.) I 023 2r- Il8-2r7-5 lD-217-ll or l0-217-15
scs l-3t, l-3tR lA-218-lA or lB-221-l 310 I 70- |3r0 I 7D-r3
sGs t-35c lA-218-lA or l8-221-l t0-222-1 l0-222-13 or l0-222-li
SGS l-35C {opt.) I 02324- II B-2 I 7-5 l0-217-ll or l0-217-15
sGS t-36 I 0232t- IlB-2 l7-5 lD-211-ll or lD-217-15
BULLETIN NO. 5A_001. IX
DATE: 2 Feb 1987
P,AGE: 7 of 12
TABLE 2
DAILY AND lOO-HOUR INSPECTION
Dai ly 100 Hour
Visually inspect release arm for damage'
cracks, deformation' and freedom of
npvement on pivot bolt.
Visually and Fhysically inspect release
arm slot for excessive wear which would
al low the tow hook to engage beyond the
hook step. (See Figure I' Item C.)
Dimensional ly measure the slot in the
release arm to insure that it is within
the toierance as shown on Figure 3.
Visual ly inspect tow hook for damage,
cracks, deformation' and freedom of
rnovennent on p i vot bol t .
Visual ly check tow hook to insure that
surface "x" and nyrr of step as shown
in Figure 2 are f lat, srnooth and properly
engages release arm.
Dimensional Iy check tow hook to insure
that al I dimensions are within tolerances
in accordance with Figure 2 and for
elongation of attach hole in accordance
with Figure 4.
Inspect release damper for general
condition and proper engagement of tot+ hook.
Perforrn an operation check per Item 2.
Perform a release check for proper release
tension in accordance with Figure 4.
Lubricate attach hardware for tow hook
and release arm.
Lubricate guide-tubes in release control
with dry stick type lubricant.
x
BULLETIN NO.
DATE: 2 Feb
PAGEr I of
sA-001.1*
t 987
t2
PROPER HOOK.UP WITH HOOK FULLY ENGAGED RELEASE ARM
TOW HOOK
STEP
TOW HOOK
A. CORRECT HOOK-UP
FIGURE
TOW HOOK
1 INCORRECT HOOK-UP wlTH HOOK NOT FULLY ENGAGE
TOW HOOK STEP
RELEASE ARM
B. INCORRECT HOOK-UP
IF TOW HOOK CAN EXTEND THROUGH THE TOW RELEASE ARM AS SHOWN,
RELEASE ARM AND POSSIBLY TOW HOOK MUST BE REPLACED.
TOW HOOK
TOW HOOK STEP
RELEASE ARM
INCOHRECT HOOK-UP WITH HOOK EXTENOING
c. INCORRECT HOOK-UP THROUGH THE RELEASE ANM BEYOND THE STEF
BULLET I N
DATI: ?
PAGEr 9
N0. 5A-0CI1.1'
Feb 1987
of 12
STBAIGHT EDGE
A-A 06 INCHES MAX.
TOW HOOK STEP
ALI-OWAB LE IFR EGU LA RITY
IN SU HFACE 'X'
A OIOTES 2 AXD 8)
DETAIL B
SHOULDER
TE7
CORNER WEAR
PERMISS!BLE
SU RFACE 'X'
SU RFACE 'Y"
(NOTE 3)
c
(NOTE
f.0, ltlN. FLAT AREA
FIGURE 2. TOW HOOK INSPECTION AND REWORK (SHEET 1 OF 2I
BULLETIN NO. SA-OOi. i*
DATE: 2 Feb 1987
PAGE: 10 of 12
NOT ES:
l. IF I{EAR oCCURS ON SURFACE .,y" IT HUST BE POLISHED FLAT I{ITHIN TOLERANCES I
PROVIDED IN FIGURE 2 (SHEET 1). IF THE HOOK CANNOT I.IEET THESE REQUIRED I
DII{ENSIONS IT I.IUST BE REPLACED. UNDER NO CONDITIONS SHOULD SURFACE UX" BE
POLISHED OR I'IACHINED TO CHANGE ITS ANGLE.
2, DII{ENSION I'AI' OH IOESEA.I HOOK SHALL BE ,EI IHCHES HIN. &.28 INCHES I.IAX. I
DI|{ENSIoN "A" 0N lA-218-lA, LB-??t-t, 18-221-3, & R-200-9A H00K5 SHALL BE
.?5 INCHES I.1IN. &.3I INCHES },IAX.
3. SURFACE "Y" I{UST REI.IAIN FLAT, Si{OOTH, AND I{ITHIN TOLERANCES SHOI{N ON
SHEET I. (sEE ILLUSTRATION.)
4. DIIIENSION "C" ON 10232A-l HOOK SHALL BE 2.06 1.03 INCHES. DIilENSION "C" I
ON lA-218-lA, lB-221-1, lB-221-3, & R-200-9A SHALL BE 3.00 +.03 INCHES.
5. DIi{ENSIoN "0" SHALL BE .31 1.03 INCHES.
5. HooK MUST REMAIN FLAT IN THIS AREA FOR A I.IIN. OF .21 INCHES FROH SHOULDER
OF HOOK.
1. I{EAR OUTSIDE OF THE .21 }IIN. FLAT AREA IS PERHISSIBLE.
8. DII{ENSION "8" MUST BE EQUAL TO DII{ENSION'AO, OR LESS THAN DII,IENSION "A" BY
NO HORE THAN.OI5 INCHES ANO CANNOT BE GREATER THAN DII.IENSION ''AX.
FIGURE 2. TOW HOOK INSPECTION AND REWORK (SHEET 2 OF 2I
NOTE: 1B-217-19 SLUG IS AVAILABLE FROM SCFIWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP.
0.125 X 0.5 X 1.0 4130N
-o(:}w
c).{r
mmr rrl
--l
=Nlz -Yt Z
ooo
-ig a
@t
-.l C)
O
:*
l--.SS c.OS INCHES ON AIRCRAFT EOUIPPED WITH tO232A-1 TOW l-tOOK
I
.40 }.03 INCHES ON AIBCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH 1A-218.1A,18-221-1,
18-221-3, OR R*200-9A TOW HOOKS
1B-217-19 SLUG (WELD AS SHOWN)
.o9
.o9
IF THIS DIMENSION IS
.66 INCHES OR GREATER PRIOR TO
REWORK THE RELEASE MUST NOT BE
REWORKEDAND MUST BE REPLACED
NOTICE...ALL TOW RELEASE ARMS MUST
ABOVE OR REPLACED WITH THE
UNIT PER TABLE 1
BE REWORKED AS SHOWN
PROPER SUPERSEDING
FIGU RE 3
REWAHK OF RELEASE Aru
BULLETIN NO. 5A-OOI. I*
DATE: 2 Feb 1987
PAGE: 12 of 12
FIGU RE 4
APPLY A 25 TO 30 LBS. PULL ON TOW BOPE
WHILE CONDUCTIHG RELEASE TENSION TEST
SCALE
CAUTION 5 TO 2O LB. READING
SCHWEIZER TOW RELEASES ARE DESIGNED TO OPERATE
WITH A .31 INCH DIA. TOW RING. CHECK WITH SCHWEIZER
AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT FOR WRITTEN APPROVAL
PRI)B TO yStNG ANY ATTACHMENT DEVTCE OTHER THAN THE
SPECIFIED .3I INCH DIA. TOW RING.
A 5 TO 20 POUND PULL
ON THE SCALE MUST RELEASE THE
TOW HOOK IF THIS CANNOT BE MET
MAINTENANCE OF THE TOW RELEASE
IS REOUIRED PHIOH TO FLIGHT
RELEASE ARM
HOOK STEP
CHECK TO INSURE THAT THE HOOK
CANNOT PASS THROUGH THE
RELEASE ARM BEYOND THE STEP
OI{ THE HOOK
ELONGATION OF THE HOLE
IS NOT PERMITTED AND
}IOOK MUST BE REPLACED
MAX. HOLE DIA. .350
TOW HOOK
ANY ROUGH EDGES MUST BE POLISHED SMOOTH
AND BLENDED WITH EXISTING CONTOUB
IF TOW HOOK CAN EXTEND THROUGH THE TOW RELEASE ARM, RELEASE ARM
AND POSSIBLY TOW HOOK MUST BE REPLACED.
REFER TO FIGURE 1
SERVICE BULLETIN SA.OO'
DATE: 25 March I987
PAGE 1 of 2
SUBJECT: AEROBATICS IN SCHI{EIZER SAILPLANE MODELS L I STED BELO'd "
MODELS ATFECTED:
B
U
L
L
E
T
I
N
seu 1-7
SGS 2.8 (TG?)
scs 2-12 (TC3)
Scu 1-19
SGU I-?O
SGU 1-2I
SGU 2-22, ?-?2A, 2-72C,
scs 1-2r, 1-218, \-?3C,
1-2rHI5
SGS 1-24
sGS 1-25, L-26A, I-?68,
SGS 2.}2
sGS 2-1,,2-31A, ?-31AK
SGS I-14, I-34R
5G5 1-]5, l-]5A, r-f5C
SGS 1 -16 (Sprite )
2-22CK, 2-22E,
l-23D, L-23E,
L-26C, L-26A,
2-22EK
l-21F, 1-zt?, l-23t1 ,
l-268
In the text of this
and 'I SA ILPLANEII are
NOTE
writlng, the terms HGLIDER"
to be considered synony(rous.
REFERENCE: Page 1-10
Page 5
Pages l-5
Page 5
Pages 1-7
Page 21
2-12 Flight-Erectlon-Maintenanee Manual
2-22 Flight-Erection-Malntenance Manual
2-r1 FIight-Erection-Maintenanee Manual
1-25 Flight-Ereetion-Maintenance Manual
1-!4 Fllght-Erection-Malntenance !4anua1
I-35 r'Spriter Pl1ot's Operating Manual
SERVICE BULLETITI SA-OO3
0ATE: 25 t{arch I967
PAGE 2 of 2
NO-I,E
For the purposes of thls Service Bulletin,
areobatic fltght ineans an lntentlonal manueuver
involvlng an abrupt change in an alrcraftrs
sttltude, an abnormal attitude, or abnormal
acceleratlon, not necessary for normal flight.
(Refer to FAR 91.71 for further lnformatlon.)
PREFAcE:SchreizerA1rcraftCorporationthat
serobatlcs of any kind be performed in any of the Sehweizer sail-
plane models affected by thls Servlce Bulletin, desplte any lan-
guage to the contrary ln any of the Fltght-Erection and l,lalntenanee
Manuals or Pilot's 0peratlng Manua] referenced helein.
Although there ls language ln the refereneed publlcatlons that varl-
ous levels of aerobatlcs are permltted, Sehweizer Aircraft Corpora-
tion RECOMMENDS that N0 TYPE of aerobattcs be performed in these
model sallplanes slnee 1n doing so, the struetural deslgn levels of
the sallplane eouLd be exceeded, uhlch may result Ln serious person-
al lnJury to the occupants of the alrcraft.
The only exception to this recommendatlon is spins when performed
rlthln the guldelines of, and as approved ln, the Fllght Manual or
PiIot's Operating Handbook for the aircraft being operated. Howev-
err befsre performing splns in the aircraft, each pilot must re-
celve complete lnstructlons and tralning as to the proper execution
of thls rnaneuver, as well as the characteristics of the aircraft
durlng the spln and recovery therefrom.
Schweizer Aircraft Corp.
Post Office Box 147
Elmira, New York 14902
SERVICE LETTER 5L.OO1
DATE: 1 June 1987
PAGE 1 OF I
T0: All owners and operators of Schwelzer Sa1lp1anes.
SUBJECT: ANNUAL DISASSEMBLY OF AIRCRAFT
MODELS AFFECTED: All Model SGS 1-2], SGS L*26t SGS 2-12, and sGS 1-,4
Schwelzer SailPlanes.
Reports indicate that failure to disassemble the sub.Ject sailplanes
perlodically (removal of wings and stab) eould result in corrosion
buildup on the attach flttings and hardware, making disassembly
dlfficult o! even impossible without damage to the aircraft. For this
reason, Schweizer Aircraft Corp" suggests that the affected sailplanes
be disassembled at each 12-month calendar interval. After
disassembly, inspect the wing ancj stab attachment fittings and
trunnions f,sr eorroslon. Cleanup light corrosion with abrasive paper
and ripe surfaees with a elean, soft, lint-free c1oth. Apply light
grease to all attaching fittings and parts, Ensure that all attaching
parts are free of dirt, grit, and contamination, prior to reassembly.
Failure to eornply with thls servlce Letter could lead to a
difficult-to-disassernble condition.
L
E
T
T
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U.SDeBrtrnent'
d}wrspcrffitrtr'
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ffi*rffim
AIRUTOATT{II{E$S PTRECTX\IH
avraTl0fl cT*HoAnp6 HATtOa{&t nrLB OrncE
P.&. EOX 26/lGO
o{tr}+of{A e;T-r, #{L*H{ni* y}!ag
11r follo*inp {i*st}"ire Oiretie im.d ia the FaSral Av&te* A&dr&r*ioo h eede s{dr d* pm*dor a{ fcdrC Avir{hn f.Sshdeq ft r ff, *pfr" * * .f*"fi
md'] oJ *ns+ @r lw.& indkrte m mv br_ tl* !c?i{*n d ffiffi. n&.rcrlerr Ohedrq *frrt e.iab; rJcay. ftay n qrrhr$ms "ff& -$& b.-"dii*'sibtin* yo m
.s$ts*d lL&! m Fff*r rur ogsf,lr I Bircnat i4 *i** e &irmedilg Etirotiw ryfLr qs# l* mdrnei y*I 6x mdiire* d SE Air{.d*c [frx*iw (Sift Ijl].
6?*02*0f SCHWHIZER AIECRAFT eQqp-.: A!ftenelment 3q*551"2"
uttii*u- t" m:A luding kib buiiL), all
serial numbers eertifieated in any category, and all modetrs
listed below:
SGU 1-7
SGS 2-8 (TG*z}
SGS 2-L2 (TG*3)
scu 1*19
SGU 1- 20
sGU t-21
sGU '2-22, 2'22A'i 2'22C, 2*22CKt 2-228, 2-228K
sGS L-23, r-z:g, I:23C, L*23D1 1-238, L-23F,
1-23G r L-23H, 1-23Ht5
scs L-24
sGS l-26, 1*264 t L*268, L*26Cn I-26D' L-268
SGS 2*32
sGS 2*33 I 2*33h8 2*33AH
sGS I*34, l-*34R
5GS 1-35e
SGS 1-35 {sprite}
eompliance i= reEuired as indieated unlcss already
*ce0mp1 ished "
To preveR*r the
slipping CIut CIf Lhe
whic'h eould result
possih'iliLy af. the tow-hook inaorrertently
release*arm and releasinE Lhe tow-1ine,
in a foreeo landing, aceomPl ish the
following:
{ a i IdiLh in Lhe next 5 t.ow release ae tuat ions af ter {-*he
effeetive date of this ADo perforrn bhe follewing:
{ I } Inspeet the ior**re}ease installation for proper
part numbers, exe essive wear, and E:oss-ibtre^, rework or
rep:.ae€ment of parts in aeeordance wiLh ParL 3A, 38, and 3C in
Se[rweizer Servl6e Bulletin No. SA-0S1, dated Oetober 3, I986"
( Z ) per f orrn the CIEleraL ional e heck in ae e ordane e wit.h
Figure 4 j-:'g Schureizer Serviee BulleLin No" SA*0CI1, dated
L-rctober 3, 1986
{b} Thereafter, &L intervals noL to exeeed 100 hours
Linre*ir"r-serviec, aeeomptrish the sLeps in Part.38, and 3e, and
Fig'*re 4 in Sehweizer Service Eul"leLin No. SA*001, dabed
tlctober 3, 1946"
Upon reque-et- u an equ:"valent means 6f compliance with bhe
requir*ments of, |his AD rnay be epprslveC by ti:e Manager, New
Y*:rlk Aire raf t e er{:if icaLton fif'f ie e, Aire raf t e erLif ie ation
Ei.rris:i-r:n, Federal- AviaLi,rn- AdrninisLraLion, I'lew England Regiont
i&1 Sout-h Franklin F.venue ' Room 2A2, r/al-1ey Stream, New York
11581, Telephorie ( 516 ) 79L* 6680 "
87-02-01 2
Upor:submissionofsubstanbj"atinqdababyan0wnerCIr
OperaEor t.hrough an -FAA maintenanes inspeeLor, the Manager ' t{eEr
york Aircraft tertification Offiee, may adjust the c*mpliane*
Lime specified in this AD'
schweizer serviee Bulletin t{o. sA-00}f daLed oetobef 3'
1985, ident ified and d"*.r ibed ln ttiis doeument, is
i;;";poraEed herein and made a part hereof Pursuane to 5 U'S'C'
552(a){r). Aii-p*r*uo= affected by this direeti"ve who have not
received Ehis ds-cumer,e from the manufaeturer may obtain eopies
upon request to schweizer Aireraft eorp.r P.o. Box L47o Elmira,
N;; yorfi 14902, Tetephone (60?) 739-382L" This document a]so
;;t be examined at the offiee of Lhe Regional Counsel, Federal
Aviation Admini.strationo New England Regionr-- Jz *New England
ExeeutiVe Park, BurlingLon, MassachuseLts 01803t Rules Docket
Number B5-ANE-;6 r- noom -gtt n' between the hours sf I :00 a 'm ' and
4:30 p.m" l{onday through Friday, exe ept Federal" holidays.
This amendment becomes effEcfive on January 2!, 1987'
FOR FI'RTHER INFORMATTON CONT.ACT:
C. Kal1is, New York Aireraft CertificaLion Office, Aireraft
Certification Division, 181 SouEh Franklin Avenue, Roorn 292?
Vattey Srream, N;; York 11581, Telephone (516) 79L-6428"
4E O-IL
EELARTTETjr OF- IffiI{SE ORTArtffi
F+deraf A+1 aEf orr Adnfn fstrarfon
14 gFP. Parr 39
[Docket No. 86-ANE-46; Amendment ?9-S5lZ
Alrworthlness Directlve6; Schweizer Alrcraft Corp. Model SGS and
Sffl Sertes GLiders
A6IICY: Federal Aviation Adninistrarion (fAA), DOT.
ACTION: F{nal rule.
s-taffiaRY: This amendment .adopts a new alrworthiness direetlve (AD)
whieh nequ-ires eertai.n sehr.'eizer Aircraft corp. torr-release
l"nseaLl-acions i"nstatri"ed on gltder blodels sGS and sGJ series to be
lnspeet.ed to aseert.aln t.hat the proper reLease arm has been uated lrlth
tiie tcn:hook on the aireraft. lnspeet.ion wilL inelude wear linuit
measureBenEs for deteria-{nlng if the hook and/or the release-ar6 can be
repaired or replaeed wlth Rew superseding parts. This AD is needed to
prevent the posslbility of an inadvertent top-hook release during
towing operatlons, resulting ln a forced landlng.
DATES: Effective January 21, i9g7.
compliance sehedule - As prescribed in the body of the AD.
rncorporat.ion by Referenee - Approved by the Di.reetor of the
FEDEP"AL REGISTEB. on
ADDRISSES: The technical lnfornation (Service Bulletin ],io. SA-001)
and uodiflcation part s spec{fied in this AD may be obtalned from
sehseizer Alrcraft corp., P. 0. Box 147, ELfl'lr€r Neu York .Ll+9A2,
Teiephone (60i) 73}4AZL" A eopy of the technltial note ,.s coitalned ln
the Rules Doeket No" 86-ANE*46, 0fftce of tfre= Re81onal'eormael, Pederal
Avlatton Adainlstrstlon, New England Regi.on, 12 tleu England Exeeuti"ve
Park, trurltngton, Massaehusctte 01E03'
FOR FURTi{ER INFOR}IATION COI'ITACT:
e. KaI11e, New York Alreraft certlf,leatlsn offtce, atreraft
Certiftcatlon Divlelon, 1.81 South Frenklln Avenue, Room 202, Valley
Stream, New York 11"581, Telephone (516) 79L'6{428'
SUPPLEI,IENTARY INFORIIATI0Ii: Reports have been receivcd that the
schwelzer R-200, 1A-218, Lb-221, and 10232A-1 totrhoeks r'rsed on
schweLzer Alrcraft corp. Models sGU and $GS serLee gltders esn
lnadvertently release the eable durlng tCIwing v{thout any lnput t0 ghe
release ha*dle by the glider pilot. Sehweizer Aireraft florp" has
issued Servtrce Bgllerf.n No" SA-0010 dated Oetober 3, 1986, whi*h calls
for inspeetion of the tow*release Lnstallatlonsn md p*ssible r*pai':: or
replaeement r{'lt.h nery parts. PremaEure release of th* eable whiLe
t,owi"ng sne of ttrese gliders e€y result Ln a foreed landing. The FA'A"
has examined the available lnfsrmation related to the lssuaqee of ehe
.above servLce bulLetin and has determined that the eoadition addressed
by Schweizerts bulletin is m unsafe condit,ion tl1at may exlsE on the
abovetypecertifieatedgliders"Thereforeresisbeingissuedlo
requireinspectlortandposclblerepairorreplaeementofthe
tor-release installaeion P&rts'
-2*
$g*ee s 6ttue6l*m cxl.6t6 Ehet requtree the lmmedlate adopt*on of
rltf,* regri"r-).a*1cn, trr. 1s detcredried thet nette* and publ,te proeedure &re
jLr*;r;'*rri*:abjte, 6rud g*cci exuae exlsEe f,os usktng ttrls anendment
*ff,seri.ve i"ir less than 30 daYs- \
eONeLUStrON: The FAA tras determlned that thls regulaEton 1s an
eeergeney regulatlon Ehat ls not eonstdered to be raaJor turder Exeeut.lve
Order L229L" trt ls lmpraettreable for the ageney ts fotrlou the
proeedures of Ordcr 12291 rdfh respcct to thtrs rule since the rule nuct
-be lssued lmqediately to eorreet an unsafe eondltlon 1n alrcraft. It
hae beezl further deEermlned that thls aetion {nvolvcs an cElcrgcney
regulatton tmder DOT Regulatory PolleiEs andjProeedures (44 fR 11034;
Felrruary 26, L9?9)" trf thls aeEion 1s subscquently determlned to
trnvolve a slgniflcant/najor regulatien, a flnal regulatory evaluatlon
or analysls, as approprlate, r.rLl] be prepared and placed ln the
regulatory docket (otherwise, an evaluation or analysls Ls not
required)" A copy of lt, when flledn may be obtalned by contacting the
person ldentifled r:nder the eapLlon *FOR FURT1IER INFORI'IATION
CONTACT".
LLst of, Subjeets in 14 CFR Part 39:
Alr Transportation, Aireraft, Avlation Safety, sld Incorporation
by Reference.
ADOPTIO}i OF T:{E A}1E1{D}TE]'IT
Aecordingly, pursrrant to the authority delegated to me, the
Federat Aviation Adrnj.ntrstration (fAA) amends Part 39 of the Federatr
Aviation Regulatlons (FAR) as follovs:
-3-
_t
j' , Thc auchclriry e 5"t g,E j-gn f or FarL 39 conLinues E'q: read as
follqrws:
Ar,r.rirorlry: 49 u"g"e. 1354(a), t&21, ffid t&23;49 tT"S.C. te5(c;]
(Revtsed Pu'n " L. gv*t+49, January x-2, 1983)l end I.4 fFR ti.&s"
Z. E3r adding eo See t{on 39,13 thc fc,J-howing Reid a-j rr'dor*"trlneps
direerlve (AD):
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TELEX NO. g324sg
t49o2 - (6ot) 739-382t
nF
AIRCRAFT CORP. P. O. SOX t47 - ELi,ltRA, N. r.
July 27, 1984
Mr. Dave Wilke
Powe1l Aviation
jvianfield Airport
Manfield, IvlA'. 02048
Dear Mr. Wilke:
As per our telecon of last week about the 1-26E lvlodel aircraft
which the MIT Soaring Club or^n:s, we recoilrnend using the next size bolt
and hardware in the attachment of the rear spar plate to the machjned
rear spar fitting to renove the play at the T.E. of the wing.
This would imrolve increasing the bolt from an ANS to an AN6. The
bolt also should be brought up to .373 - .375 for the 268415-1 fitting,
268439-L friction plate and the 268416-1 fitting. A new Alt{5 bolt and
a 7/32 wal1 bushing rnade from 4150N heat-treated to 125,000 psi can be
used in lieu of the oversize bolt but from a cost point of view, it does
not usually make sense.
I hope this data will solve your problem.
Silcerely yours,
SGIIIEIZER
/rs AIRCMFT CORP.
ern
cc: John Braun
{-dnnu,{L
Leslie E. ScJrweizer
Vice Pres - Engineering
"AT THE SOAN/NC CAPITAL OF AIAERICA"
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Schweizer .A.ircraft
P. 0. Box 147
Elmira, llew York
Corporatlon
14902
December ]'8, L9?5
G BSC
'-5;f"t
been
the control-
stick
length of
further action
SETTVICE BIILIET]}{ NO. 102-26-8
SU&IECT: Inspeciion, of Control Stick Pivot BoIt
MODM,S AtrT"ECTffi: SGS 1*25D & E
smIAI No"'s AFFECTED: (o ltooel) 4oo tirru 48r
{m'l{odal) 5,0'g te;qp &i+e '
TII'{E Otr' COivFLIANCE; }/ithin 1O fiours Flight Time
It has been determined that an j:rcoruect length bolt has
insta]-].ed on some SGS 1-26D and E Mode1s at the attachmeni of
stick-yoke wel.dment to the aileron control- torque tube.
fhe corcegt. bo1t, as specified. on drawings, is AN6-21.
Iq$PffiIf(N: On ships having the (optional) aft floorboard
boot, it will be necessary to renove tlr-is.
1, Scale-neasure the length of the bo1.t installed. If the
the bo1t, from beneath the head to the end, is 2.20 no
is required, other than a logbook eniry of compliarlcg.
2. Should the bolt be shorter than the 2.2O length - o
and
a.
b.
Remove the bolt.
Reinsta1l the yoke on the torque tube using arl AN5-21 bolt
Q"za 1ong, with 1-9/l-5 grip) using (a) gNgSo-616 wastiers under
the nut a:rd safeiy. Replace stick boot, as applicable.
c. Check the side-play at the top of the control stick.
If t/gtt or less, the installation i.s satisfactory"
If greater than L/8", contact Schweizer Aircrafi Corp. for method
of repair.
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SC$rlEfZqB AIfiCeAIT COBP.
*
SCIf'J/EIZEB AIF.CRA FT CGEi .Februar.y 11, 197L
I. O. Eox L4?
Eimi.ra, i'Iew I-ork I42frz
SflElr'ICE SULLE?I$ h1C. 1.02*25-?
L'?ODELS /tFFECTES: SGS 1-?SB and C, ter. I.{r,,ts 28} tirru 399 whic}r have Swept-
baci: irertical Taii Sui:face q
SGS 1-2eD, Cer, l.jo,ts 400 tirru 4?5
SCS 2-33 a;:* 2-33A. Ser. lio.'s l" thru 196
\
SUEJECT: Eudder Hi_qqe,_l-crvj_r, 5tlachrygr:_i_ to. iin SI*I
,V/A
G8S( /-x6 tr
A report from the fieid has been rece i.red indicating failure af both Ai"{3-?A bolts
attachi:ig the iower rudder hirge io the fin spar. Tiris repori rvas from one aircrait
odi'"
Cne bolt only, of the t'*o wi,ich failed, rvas fourrd and, undar a 50X rnagniiicaticn.
an aFparent <l*fect in the bolt i"s:1:i was noted. V/hethe i: ti:is i:clt rvas the first tc
iail, ieaiir:g to the failure cf the scccnri, is nci irn:wn. iicwev:i', il r,,'as siat,.i .,ilrt L
r,:.:.;.1 1r-::;l;',1 :14 nci usC,l ;;::,-.!.--.-':ldli oi fir:-do; n x'i:ici: ii:lii, ila'o:r3 i;c:ri a Ci,t).i.'t,..- -
iacicr:, as f!-igi;+, lcais are veiy iol,l ol the se boits"
To assure that a similar i*.i1ure has no'u occured on slii.pr: in service -
Frefiigirt i::spe ct ti:.a aii'ciaIi to assure rhe i:ciis ar€ rn pla.ce.
Accompli.sh ihe following ai ihe first 1O0-hc,ur or Annual Inspection,
wh;.cheve r occurs first" Cne at a tirne, remove each AN3-?A irolt {ii:ese
bolts have a cne quarter inch long, 3/8 diamete r x . C90 rva1i, aluminurrr
i:ushing under the bolt head), Sclvent-elcaa anC inspect, especially ai ti:e
thread and shank i*lersection, for damageC threads or cracks. ivlagnctic
particle inspection is reeomraended, if avaiiabie. Crlherw'rse a magrrif-r"irg
gl.ass of 3.5X to 5X should he useC.
Heplace ihe bolts ,.r,iih new bolts, when:
a. Inspection equl.::',rent is not a.,raiiabie.
'D. Aircraft has be:n in service for mcye ihan either 200 ho,:rs, or
ihree ]'ears.
c. Inspectiorr revei..Ls a-n;'deftrct in the boit {s}.
Use a to::cue-va!ue of 20 tn 25 inch-pourrds when reinstail.ing the Lrolts, and insur*
t}:ei ti:e -husirings are tiansfe::'ed lo tiie new bolis.
EECO_I,Ii{E}i}ATIC}{; Since i"i::c*gusi ioads a::e usually much greate r than lligiri
loaris, it is sirongi1i rec+r,:rnenCed thai control chccks be
use i ciuli::1; aii r:*:,.i;is i'.i. L.c*iic';;i.
1
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Schweizer Aircraft
P. O, Box 147
Elnlra, Hew York
Corporatlon
L*gA2
198\'ICE BULLETiN UC. 1C2-26-6
Model Affected: SGS 1-26D
Serial No.'s Affected: 404 Ehrough
December 30, 1958
CBs C
n//rt i* )-tr A-
{+Ag
It has been established that several SGS 1-26D fuselage frames were
butlt +rith Ehe rudder cabLe fairlead bracket, R. il. r welded to the upper
cross member, P/N 26Hc01-14 at fuselage statian Lgt+.25, rather then to
the R. H. vertical rnenrber as per drawing
This put the f airl,earJ lo:atiorr approxirrately 1.0 high and 3/t, i1,-
board of irs proper location, This mislocetion raises the right hanci
rudder cable enough tc rub slightty on the u"per horizontal diagonel
tube, P/N 26t1CC1-13 located betr,reen the upper R. H. clusEer at Fuselage
Sta. 194.25 and the upDer L. H. cluster at Fuselage Sta. 215.0,
Correction of the rudder cable rubbing cn the llsted ships can be
corrected by the installation of a rudder cable guarc lnstalled per
Schweizer Drawlng i{o. 4636).
A standard hand-hoLe, r.,ith reiniorcing ring (F/N 1A903-1) and cover
(P/N 13913-1)r maY be lnstalted in R. H, fuselagr: fabric ar approximare
s tation 200.0 ; 'il. L. - 2.50, to f acll itate ins tal latlon of the guard.
MaEerials for this instal-iation will be furnlshed uoon request
without charge. l"Iai1 requests to Schweize_r Aircraft Corporation,
E. O. Box 14?, Elmira, New York 14902. Mention Service Bulletin tO2-26-6
and the effected shio serial number, or registration number, in your re-
ques t
This Service Bulletin should be accornnlished at the next 100-l-lour
Inspection or at t,he next Annual Inspection, whichever shaLl occur first.
S CH',.trIZEF. AIR.Cfi.AFT CC,R:OP,ATICN
ir./*^ d c-^d,
llilton A. Courtright,
meg
{uality Control Supv.
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Schweizer Aircraft Corporation
P.0. Box 1lr7
Elnira, Ner.r York 1/r9OZ
August 20, 1965
We have a
Torque hrbe Bearing
SERVICE BUIIETTN N0. 102-26-5
Models S.G..S. 1-26, A, B, C
field report of
Bracket
r///t
&ps( l-rt[ L
While we believe this to
should be checked before flight by
spection. If any cracks are found,
afailure at the forr,rard Control
rxil. Effectlve aI No, 2 and up.
REr )-cft t36
be an isolated case, we feel that this point
all owners. It is readily accessible for in-
please advise us.
SCHIIIEIZER AIRCRAFT C0BPORATI 0[
h-/*,*ae*a4
l,lilton A. Courtright, /
Quality Control Supv.
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t :,?*fi August L7, L962
SEf '[ECE BULLETIN N0 ' 102-26-lr
scst 1-25 SEAT BACK
Ehore hese been oases reported where the seat back, whloh ls held
€t ttre "eottcn ond by alunlaum ollps, hes dlsengaged end moved baok sud*
\
dently" Thls ls hlsconcertlng to the pLlot ancl could oause loss of
eontroL ,:t, a crltlcal fllght condltLon"
It :* reeonnmended that us C routLne prefllght cheok that thls Beat
back br: rne*kecl to see that lt ls secure ln lts no:mol posltlon" If
tbe eltr-:*,2,5D-3Lr-4 are dLstortedo they should be renorkecl or replacedo
If th*:.r sre reuorked, oheck aarefully for creokso Arr alternate destgn
1s b* " lnvestlgated. and you w111 be advlsed If thls becomes aval1able"
A# . + ad.dltlonal preoautlon, EoCo0o 26-259 ls enclosedo InstalLatlon
of th:l" , 3"s opttonslp aad, we wlII furnlsh at no oharge the nocessary parts
5"f y{is1 request themo
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*6EIlgS-gA E}evstsr C*ntro3. Oabla at the 1A-lgS Fairlesd oa tbc Sf"x, Spale thtr*
x*er *lcnrld bs trduced by tbe loeattac of tes LA-IE8 fui"rlwd, $t X{'L*--Eo*$n tbls
s$ngLtlse tslsta oa aL.L ah3p* tn sld lealudt{i$ iibLp So. ?$"
&* acsdttloa notsd my b* ellxiseted by relocatl,oa of, th* L*-3.8S Salr*
lwil to lAiotc S.4S xc*o$tn6 to the attaebe€ sketcb.o &terietr klts for tble sek
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ira; rsaas:r*s$l the r:ccor:6:.ltshxent of thlE reloeatlos 3t t&a aar}le*t oon"
?'*rile$Gc aarl tbarough lnaSiecttca of tb€ are* as{ pertg fcr lsdlCatlca* of weer,
ilaets 8$ haur* atrtLL t&o rela*stlo* ls Esdaa
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SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFl CORP.. ELMTRA. N. Y.
S.$ig}-ce BuILStt n $o.,192-26-3
sGi I-?5. ;,. R. Cnfr t \/F
G BS{ t* d"e
/t few failures bave oecurred. tn the flel-d to the 1-26 Whoel Assenbly-*
26880lr Tlrle failure bas occured ln the stanrped flange at the ed.ge of the balt
heads. To el"i*dnata this conditlonr the fol1ow1ng procedure should be used.r ghle
is not a safety of fligbt lten, but lt rr:111 ellmlaate the posslbllity of a x,h*aL
failureo ?]re change ls belng lncorporated, ln new productlon t-25 sallplanes.
Fr*e.edr:jL*: Take ttre wheet aesembly cut of the ship and drl1l thnr the four }roles
p,t X tirat do not have bolts with a 5f16't dr111, insta}l an AN 5-dA bolt, AlfS4S
washer, and ${565-524 nut. ?hen renove the origlaal four bolts and relnstall with
3I'I945-4 isashere. $ote th.at all bolts vriLl be installed wlth the was]:er betwees
the nut end the wheel flange. (See sketeh b*loli) " The one .bolt next to the calve
stem does nqt h.ese room for the Ai.j945 rvaeher* On thls bolt use one of the exlst-
lug Ali960-516 wa*kers at JL.
AN gq,-+ {'
A
riTe are furnlshing tbe foJ.lowlng
4 AI{$-€'A, 7 Ai{94S*4, 4 Ai\365-5*
ltems to complete thlg modlflcatloa--
SCliiiJI.aIR AIRCRAS'T COiiF 0P*qTI 0S
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I r-' Tl:cre are three altc::riate spring; us.ed 11 the l.BG to,'r r*Lease r.:3r::-fi1,trtr, .
ilc:i. field reports frorn o-.'iners, it q:ireaps ih,:::+ ere ceses of ul::''. -;:iv;-- '
:rtgh reS.oase operilting.Ioads. '..'e lave run te ste an& have dete:-:.::: :d. =--::
tire besi spring is ou"r No. Li,Ii.j-L sho',ai 6eLot':.
APPIWY
V/'RE
"IiLl 1-36rs shoriLd be 'equipped vriih thls spring. E:.e installe.ilc:: sl'io';i.l
be eheclied. by pu}iing on the :elease a?n ju;t belo',v iho iool: .:t:: cr c:d-1
sprlag scale. Tiris shoulcl reqr:ire fron 6-Ll ibs. pressu?e to:'eiease.
(See note oB page-
6-n# To Rrrctss
El:e force requlred at the release control shouli. be ncderate. C:"-ci: :,rcul:
ccftrol sj'Eten lf you t'eel ihe o-ieiattag io:ce j.s e:ic;ssive. ..:l lia:;:.c:ei
check *h,lch is used' ai ihe i'aeto:f is io ole:'ate the ri:Lease ';;h11e Loai'
is appllecl at tlro hook. &,i; 1s d,oue by q!;1]ylr;-: -?'r't?ssu)le rvith: i-a::3a
seren d,rlver ox sr.BII tar (see sketch). ?il-oi sho'uli b* ab19 to :cl'..'.ese
uader this cond.ttLon-ii.t wiLL, hcl':ever, take nore fo=co. ' 't
FTTASF
ls".
If ;*cu.!;ve anothar t1'pe of :.rTi:.r: in Tour shi3 than the 1
adf ise us arui l'ic ui}I slrip o:rr l:t no char;e .
l.a elier;ntc Telcase silst:::! '".-',-''.: cnble e n'1 pul1.c:''s ts iior.r
slnee we have hacl rectuest.i for ihis. . lirlte f c: ''ricc anC
please
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BcHwElzER AtncR*rr CoRP'. ELt\'llRA' N' Y"
ger"t'i.c;r 3u1.1e.Ltn 11'". to3-26t
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ScHwErzEP AIFICRAF? CONN*
2
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2. fae us'e of adequate tort rings also affects tiic afcti' of ope'ration' lie
haVe a r-cport from one €troup uho experiencecl :i';e:3J' rclease irrllri" i::-
. vestiSation shoryed this to be ce.used by theul .11 a: ovsL riilg ".,rlch "'"c's
' oi=O "-Sed On D1l-L ty-Oe releasc. ;,'e recorincnci i;'r "ise Of a 2" 3;:":";:5
;;;; ;i 3-f4rr rorrnrl-i.od--prefcrably all.oy stccl-. ?;:ese are ave;lablc
, -,frc.m Scltr.:eizer jiircr-aft if iro,,. l'riiir to purciras': tEn. Sofi; ha=lcr: r1:5:
;iii ofons"tu and possibly cctl:;e jam:Li"ng cincl s--ould be avoid'ecl. L sll;--tilr
i:eavler ring sng i 2 to 2-L/2.0D lvill also vorl: an6 ean be iiaee of soii'-
er steel . g '.';
Thc release mechanisn ond rings are veiy inpo:i :lt to safeti'--cc ::ot use
. :;lekeshifts.' If 1'611 are rtsin,1 a verY strong to"; :rhle as on "':i::li'c'l' use
a safety link of'5/16" oT 1fB" sin;ie n':nilla;lle. (Use co:':'cc;:it^3s')
The onl1, other 1cror';n case of :cleaie jarr,in-1 c; : Gcl:i,'e1zer ic-': l-col<
. occurred vlhen a ere'.',rnan hooi:eo e s::nll l'"- l-i;' :n a !G-2 occi:' T':e
- uincir surte loej<ecl iha ring on the iiooic r'ak-:n-; -; i-rqlossibLe tc ::;1ease'
flie piloi reallzed that the linc had' not bcen-^' ieased and naie e' safe
J.andlng by spiraling do,:n around tire lvinch' .
In tire lnterest of all 1-26 cqvners' iYc app;.f.):r;+ pronl:t report:r'g of any
fpera'blng dlfflcqlty thst you encountert
ES/ach
Note:
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The only condltion at which the hiSher release- arn pressu:e' is
d,esireable is in aero to;i in turbul-ent air srrch as in "';n-. e fIy-
ing r.rhere the glld.er r,iay overtake ine to-"; lins and cause inad.-
VAf-bent release. Ilne heavier sp:'i:r5s llay be Used' i-or sucll
conditlons as long as the operailng loais are satLsfacio:ir. If
tbe pupey.t3pe rlXease conirol is used., this vrill .be qriie sat-
ls factcry.
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