AD 68-07-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Glasflugel | H 301 Libelle | Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel H-301 "Libelle" Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
The Tost Type Universal 53 glider tow coupling may experience excessive release load due to asymmetrical loads imposed by the tow cable.
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Required Actions
Install tow cable deflectors on each side of the CG hook in accordance with Glasflugel Modification No. 23, Drawing No. 301-15-16, or later LBA-approved issue or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa and Middle East Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Glasflugel H 301 Libelle gliders, serial numbers 2 through 55, equipped with Tost Type Universal 53 glider tow couplings.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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