AD 69-05-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | AS-K 13 | Airworthiness Directives; Schleicher Model ASK-13 Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
The landing gear end buffer plate may slip inside the rubber buffer, which could result in landing gear failure.
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Required Actions
Replace the 2.76-inch diameter buffer plate on the left and right landing gear with a 3.55-inch diameter buffer plate per Schleicher Modification No. 3 or later LBA/FAA-approved equivalent.
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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
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model AS-K 13 gliders, Serial Numbers 13000 through 13104, 13108, 13109, except Serial Numbers 13071 and 13096.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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