AD 98-04-46
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | ASW-19 | Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau Model ASW-19 Sailplanes |
| aircraft | Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. | ASW-19B | Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau Model ASW-19 Sailplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of aileron control caused by an inspection hole cover entering the fuselage, which could result in loss of control of the sailplane.
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Required Actions
Modify the inspection hole cover in the fuselage area in accordance with Alexander Schleicher Technical Note No. 7, dated September 11, 1978. Special flight permits may be issued to operate the sailplane to a location where the AD requirements can be accomplished.
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Compliance Time
Required within the next 6 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model ASW-19 sailplanes, serial numbers 19001 through 19232, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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