AD 95-09-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | ASW-15B | Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher Models ASW-12, ASW-15, ASW-15B, and ASW-17 Gliders |
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | ASW -15 | Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher Models ASW-12, ASW-15, ASW-15B, and ASW-17 Gliders |
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | ASW 12 | Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher Models ASW-12, ASW-15, ASW-15B, and ASW-17 Gliders |
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | ASW 17 | Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher Models ASW-12, ASW-15, ASW-15B, and ASW-17 Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the wing spar caused by wood rot, which could result in loss of control of the glider.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the wing spar for wood rot and send wood cores to a mycology laboratory for microscopical inspection. Depending on findings, either repair the spar using a manufacturer's repair scheme or apply preservatives and strengthen the inspection area. Close the inspection hole after repairs.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 6 calendar months after the effective date of this AD for Models ASW-12 and ASW-17; on or before the last day of the 12th calendar month after the last inspection required by AD 88-11-05 for Models ASW-15 and ASW-15B.
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Affected Aircraft
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Models ASW-12, ASW-15, ASW-15B, and ASW-17 gliders (all serial numbers).
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