Business · 27/08/1998

Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau Models K 8 and K 8 B Sailplanes Face Airworthiness Directive Amendment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted a new airworthiness directive requiring inspections and modifications to the canopy hood lock assembly on Alexander Schleicher Models K 8 and K 8 B sailplanes to prevent the canopy from opening in flight, which could result in pilot injury.