AD 75-18-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Entwicklungsgemeinschaft Sport- und Segelflug | Phoebus A1 | Airworthiness Directives; Entwicklungsgemeinschaft (Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm GmbH) Model Phoebus A1 and B1 Gliders |
| aircraft | Entwicklungsgemeinschaft Sport- und Segelflug | Phoebus B1 | Airworthiness Directives; Entwicklungsgemeinschaft (Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm GmbH) Model Phoebus A1 and B1 Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the rudder control cable lever weld could lead to loss of rudder control.
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Required Actions
Inspect the rudder control cable lever weld using a magnifying glass with at least five times magnification. Disconnect and remove the lever and related components as specified. Replace the lever if a crack is found with a serviceable part of P/N 15120-4236 or an FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Entwicklungsgemeinschaft (Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm GmbH) Model Phoebus A1 and B1 gliders, serial numbers 702 thru 751.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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