EASA 

EASA AD No.: 2013-0264-E 

EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE 

AD No.: 201 3-0264-E 

Date: 29 October 201 3 

Note: This Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD} is issued by EASA, acting in accordance 

with Regulation (EC} No 21 6/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States 

and of the European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66 of 

that Regulation. 

This AD is issued in accordance with EU 74812012, Part 21.A.3B. In accordance with EC 204212003 Annex I, Part M.A.301 , the 

continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate an 

aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency [EC 

2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303) or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry (EC 21612008, Article 14(4) exemption). 

Design Approval Holder's Name: Type/Model designation(s): 

XTREMEAIR GmbH 

TCDS Number: 

Foreign AD: 

Supersedure: 

ATA 71 

Manufacturer(s): 

Applicability: 

Reason: 

Effective Date: 

Required Action(s) 

and Compliance 

Time(s): 

XA41 , XA42 aeroplanes 

EASA.A.507 

Not applicable 

None 

Powerplant- Engine Mount-Inspection I Replacement 

XtremeAir GmbH 

XA42, and XA41 aeroplanes, all models, all serial numbers 

A crack was reported by an operator in a weld seam between the lower left 

landing gear attachment bearing and the lower engine mount to firewall 

attachment plate. Further investigation showed that all engine mounts from a 

specific supplier may be affected. 

This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to engine separation of 

the aeroplane and could severely affect the structural integrity of the aeroplane. 

To address this unsafe condition, XtremeAir GmbH issued Service Bulletin 

SB-2013-008-A.03 to provide inspection and replacement instructions for the 

engine mount. 

For the reason described above, this AD requires repetitive inspection of 

engine mounts and, in case of findings, replacement of the engine mount. 

31 October 2013 

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously: 

(1 ) For aeroplanes on which an engine mount Part Number (PIN) XA42-7120-

151 , manufactured by Szei-Tech, is installed, within 10 flight cycles (FC) 

after the effective date of this AD, and, thereafter, at intervals not to 

exceed 10 FC, perform a visual inspection of all engine mount welds for 

cracks in accordance with the instructions of XtremeAir SB-2013-008-

A.03. If the visual ins ection is not sufficient to determine cracks, erform 

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a dye penetrant inspection in accordance with the instructions of 

XtremeAir SB-2013-008-A.03. 

(2) If, during any inspection as required by paragraph (1) of this AD, cracks 

are found, before next flight, replace the engine mount with a serviceable 

part (P/N XA42-7120-151) in accordance with the instructions of 

XtremeAir SB-2013-008-A.03. 

Note: For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable part is a part which was 

inspected and, depending on findings, corrected by XtremeAir. 

(3) Unless the engine mount was replaced with a serviceable part as required 

by paragraph (2) of this AD, within 4 months or before next aerobatic 

flight, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, replace the 

engine mount with a serviceable part in accordance with the instructions 

of XtremeAir SB-2013-008-A.03. 

(4) Replacement of the engine mount as required by paragraph (2) or (3) of 

this AD constitutes terminating action for the requirements of this AD. 

Ref. Publications: XtremeAir SB-2013-008 issue A.03 dated 25 October 2013. 

The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for 

compliance with the requirements of this AD. 

Remarks: 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve 

Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 

2. The results of the safety assessment have indicated the need for 

immediate publication and notification, without the full public consultation 

process. 

3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Safety Information 

Section, Executive Directorate, EASA. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu. 

4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in 

this AD, please contact: 

XtremeAir GmbH, Harzstrasse 2, Am Flughafen Cochstedt, 

39444 Hecklingen, Germany. 

Tel: +49 39267 60999 0, Fax: +49 39267 60999 20. 

Website: www.xtremeair.de, Email: airworthiness(ci)xtremeair.de . 

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