AD 75-23-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Slingsby Aviation Ltd. | T.59.D Kestrel | Airworthiness Directives; Slingsby Model T59D Kestrel Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Rudder cable failure due to broken wires in any strand at the points the cables leave the top of the rudder pedals and immediately aft of the cable ferrules.
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Required Actions
Inspect rudder cables for broken wires every 100 hours' time in service, starting within the next 10 hours after May 27, 1976. Replace defective cables with serviceable or FAA-approved equivalents before further flight if broken wires are found. Install rudder pedal stop P/N 59A-45-445 or FAA-approved equivalent to discontinue inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours' time in service after May 27, 1976, and thereafter every 100 hours' time in service. Replace cables before further flight if defects found.
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Affected Aircraft
Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Model T59D Kestrel gliders certificated in all categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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