AD 78-14-04
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
Failure of the intermediate rudder control lever and subsequent loss of rudder control
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Required Actions
Replace the rudder control lever in accordance with Burkhart Grob Technical Information TM 102-8 dated November 28, 1977, or 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
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Affected Aircraft
Burkhart Grob Model G102 Astir CS gliders, serial numbers 1180 through 1536, with rudder control levers having lightening cutouts
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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