AD 78-23-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | DG Flugzeugbau GmbH | LS-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Rolladen Schneider Models LS1-F and LS3 Gliders |
| aircraft | DG Flugzeugbau GmbH | LS1-f | Airworthiness Directives; Rolladen Schneider Models LS1-F and LS3 Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Tow release mechanism cable failure due to corrosion or cable strand damage.
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Required Actions
Inspect the tow release mechanism cable for corrosion or strand damage by cutting out approximately four inches of the plastic fairlead, moving the cable through the cutout, and inspecting. If corrosion or damage is found, replace the cable with a new stainless steel cable of 2.4 mm diameter (LN9389 or MIL-W-5424B equivalent) per specified technical bulletins or FAA AC 43.13-1A.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed one year from the last inspection until the cable is replaced.
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Affected Aircraft
Rolladen Schneider Models LS1-f and LS3 gliders, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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