AD 76-07-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | ASW 17 | Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher Model ASW-17 Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Water ballast system control leakage into the fuselage area could result in a loss of elevator control.
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Required Actions
Install a placard prohibiting water ballast system use before further flight. Within 10 hours time in service, install 25 mm hose clamps on PVC hoses securing them to brass tubes, inspect clamps by exerting a 10 pound pull, and replace any loose clamps with new ones followed by re-inspection.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight and within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model ASW 17 gliders, Serial Numbers 17001 through 17043.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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