AD 70-02-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau | Cirrus | Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Cirrus Sailplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of elevator, aileron, or airbrake flight control systems due to incorrect rod ends installed in the wings, fuselage, and fin.
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Required Actions
Inspect askubal rod ends in wings, fuselage, and fin per Schempp-Hirth K.G. Technical Note No. 1/69 or FAA-approved equivalent. Replace incorrect rod ends before further flight if found.
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Compliance Time
before further flight after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Schempp-Hirth Cirrus sailplanes with serial numbers 19, 46, 47, 50, 53, 55, 57 through 69, 71 through 75, 77, and 79 through 82.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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