AD Amdt-39-17186
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Gliders |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Gliders |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion damage to the elevator control rod that could lead to failure of the elevator control rod, possibly resulting in loss of control of the glider.
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Required Actions
Inspect and replace the elevator control rod as necessary. Ensure the replacement control rod has an additional drain hole at the rod bottom between the forks.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Glasflugel Models: Standard Libelle-201B, Club Libelle 205, Mosquito, and Kestrel gliders. Serial numbers: Club Libelle 205 (all S/Ns), Kestrel (all S/Ns except S/N 85, 110, and 125), Mosquito (all S/Ns), and Standard Libelle-201B (S/N 169).
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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