AD 78-13-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG | G102 ASTIR CS | Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Model G102 Astir CS Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Elevator control failure due to possible loss of an elevator control pivot bolt.
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Required Actions
Install a mechanical stop to the elevator control pivot (bearing) bolt, part no. 4205.06, in accordance with Burkhart Grob Technical Information TM102-4 dated August 16, 1976, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa and Middle East Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Burkhart Grob Model G102 Astir CS gliders, serial numbers 1001 to 1234 and 1300 to 1315
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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