AD 76-15-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | Rhonlerche II | Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher Model Rhonlerche II Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the welded area between the flight control horizontal torsion tube and the front control stick mount could lead to front control stick separation from the mount.
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Required Actions
Within 10 hours time in service after the effective date, visually inspect the welded area with a 5 power magnifier per Technical Note No. 13. If cracks are found, repair and reinforce the area before further flight. If no cracks, reinforce the area within 100 hours time in service.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD (for inspection); if cracks found, prior to further flight (for repair); if no cracks, within the next 100 hours time in service (for reinforcement).
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Affected Aircraft
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model Rhonlerche II gliders, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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