AD 85-19-06
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 air brake locking levers (P/Ns 102-4123 and 102-4124).
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Required Actions
Inspect air brake levers within 10 hours time in service after the effective date by cutting inspection holes in wing root ribs per Grob-Werke TM 306-26. If solid cast aluminum levers are found, replace them with sheet aluminum levers per TM 306-26 no later than 3000 hours time in service. If cast aluminum levers with a centerhole are found, install inspection windows, update the flight manual, and conduct recurring inspections every 10 hours until replacement per TM 306-26.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
BURKHART GROB Model G102 Astir CS Gliders with serial numbers 1001 through 1536 inclusive.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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