Airworthiness Directives; Stemme GmbH Gliders
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Stemme GmbH (Stemme) TSA-M Model S6-RT and Stemme S 12 gliders. This AD was prompted by a report of a leaking electrical fuel transfer pump. This AD requires inspecting affected electrical fuel transfer pumps for certain non-conforming parts, and if found, replacing them with approved parts. This AD also prohibits installation of certain non- conforming parts on affected gliders. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-15004 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-15004 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Transportation in the Federal Register on July 24, 2026, with an effective date of July 24, 2026. The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Stemme GmbH (Stemme) TSA-M Model S6-RT and Stemme S 12 gliders. This AD was prompted by a report of a leaking electrical fuel transfer pump. This AD requires inspecting affected electrical fuel transfer pumps for certain non-conforming parts, and if found, replacing them with approved parts. This AD also prohibits installation of certain non- conforming parts on affected gliders. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/24/2026-15004/airworthiness-directives-stemme-gmbh-gliders.
Is document 2026-15004 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-15004 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.