The following action required by this Mandatory Permit Directive (MPD) is mandatory for applicable aircraft registered in the United Kingdom operating on a UK CAA Permit to Fly.

Subject: Rudder fin post.

Applicability: CFM Shadow Series B, C and D, Streak Shadow and Star Streak microlights.

Reason: There have been examples of cracking at the top of the rudder fin post where the fin post enters the boom tube. In addition, there is evidence that some microlights have been unofficially modified in this area.

Compliance: Before further flight from the effective date of this MPD inspect and, if necessary, replace/modify the rudder fin post in accordance with CFM Aircraft Service Bulletin No 12 Issue 1 dated 14 July 1998 or later CAA Approved issue.

Parts and installation instructions can be obtained from:

CFM Aircraft Ltd

Unit 2D

Eastlands Industrial Estate

Leiston

Suffolk

IP16 4LL

This MPD becomes effective on 17 August 1998. Revision 1 becomes effective on 18 August 1998.

NOTE:

Enquiries regarding this MPD should be made to the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority, Applications and Certification Section,

Safety Regulation Group, Aviation House, Gatwick Airport South, West Sussex, RH6 OYR Telephone: +44(0)1293 573149 Telefax: +44(0)1293 573993.