AD 75-17-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | ASW-15B | Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher Model ASW 15 Gliders |
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | ASW -15 | Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher Model ASW 15 Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Improper Fin-Rudder Nose Clearance leading to rudder jam
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the rudder nose for deformation and measure the gap between the fin and rudder. If the gap is out of limits or deformation is found, reform the rudder nose inward with heat per Technical Note 10 and reinforce per Technical Note 10 and drawing L-272 150.36/37.B1.33.
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Compliance Time
within the next ten hours time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time in service from the last inspection until the rudder nose is reinforced
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Affected Aircraft
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. ASW-15B and ASW-15 gliders, serial numbers 15001 thru 15183
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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