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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Federal Register Abstract
Tow Cable
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-07-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-07-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel H-301 "Libelle" Gliders Subject: Tow Cable Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/26/1968 Make: Glasflugel Model: H 301 Libelle Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-07-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-569 AD NUMBER: 68-07-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel H-301 "Libelle" Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 26, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-07-02 GLASFLUGEL: Amendment 39-569. Applies to Glasflugel H-301 "Libelle" gliders, serial numbers 2 through 55, equipped with Tost Type Universal 53 glider tow couplings. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To reduce the release load on the Tost Type Universal 53 glider tow coupling when the tow cable imposes asymmetrical loads, 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. This amendment becomes effective April 26, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-07-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-07-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel H-301 "Libelle" Gliders Subject: Tow Cable Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/26/1968 Make: Glasflugel Model: H 301 Libelle Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-07-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-569 AD NUMBER: 68-07-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel H-301 "Libelle" Gliders ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 26, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-07-02 GLASFLUGEL: Amendment 39-569. Applies to Glasflugel H-301 "Libelle" gliders, serial numbers 2 through 55, equipped with Tost Type Universal 53 glider tow couplings. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To reduce the release load on the Tost Type Universal 53 glider tow coupling when the tow cable imposes asymmetrical loads, 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. This amendment becomes effective April 26, 1968. FOOTER:
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