AD 64-09-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | K 8 | Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders |
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | K 8 B | Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders |
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | Ka 6 | Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders |
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | Ka 6 B | Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders |
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | Ka 6 BR | Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders |
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | Ka 6 C | Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders |
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | Ka 6 CR | Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders |
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | Ka 6 CR-Pe | Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders |
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | KA 6 E | Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Models Ka6 and K8 Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks and faulty welds have been found at the joint fitting welded to the airbrake push-pull rod and in the weld between the bearing bracket for the airbrake flap cross shaft lever and the fuselage main frame.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect for cracks in the joint fitting welded to the airbrake push-pull rod using at least a 3-power magnifying glass. If cracks are found, replace the push-pull rod with a modified part per Schleicher Modification No. 7 (Ka6) or No. 9 (K8) before further flight. If no cracks are found, install the modified push-pull rod within 50 hours' time in service.
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Compliance Time
within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Models K 8, K 8 B, Ka 6, Ka 6 B, Ka 6 BR, Ka 6 C, Ka 6 CR, Ka 6 CR-Pe, KA 6 E, with serial numbers up to and including Serial Number 6067 (Ka6 models) and 8098 (K8 models)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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