AD 2023-05-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Wing root rib damage can also affect Model ASW-15B gliders, and the Model ASW-15B as well as the ASW-15 gliders require repetitively inspecting the wing root ribs and replacing any damaged wing root ribs.
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Required Actions
Repetitively inspect the wing root ribs for cracks, looseness, and damage and replace any root rib with a crack, a loose rib or lift pin bushing, or any damage.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Model ASW-15 and ASW-15B gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, equipped with wooden wing root ribs.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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