2014-15-02
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Gliders
Unsafe Condition: plastic control cable pulleys developing cracks due to aging
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Gliders
GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Airworthiness Directives
14 ADs indexed for GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG aircraft.
Models
G102 ASTIR CS
7 ADs
G102 Standard Astir III
4 ADs
G102 CLUB ASTIR III
3 ADs
G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb
3 ADs
G102 ASTIR CS
2 ADs
G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb
2 ADs
G102 Standard Astir III
2 ADs
G103 Twin Astir
2 ADs
AS 12
1 AD
AS-K 13
1 AD
ASK 21
1 AD
ASW -15
1 AD
ASW 12
1 AD
ASW 17
1 AD
ASW-15B
1 AD
ASW-19
1 AD
ASW-19B
1 AD
G103 Twin Astir
1 AD
G 103 C Twin III SL
1 AD
G102 CLUB ASTIR III
1 AD
G103 Twin II
1 AD
G103A Twin II Acro
1 AD
G103C Twin III Acro
1 AD
GROB G 109
1 AD
GROB G 109B
1 AD
Recent ADs
2011-01-03
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102 ASTIR CS, G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Gliders
Unsafe Condition: Cracks have been found on the wing spigot assemblies installed on the G102 single-seat gliders. Several of these cracks were internal to the spigot and were not visually detectable until the compon...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102 ASTIR CS, G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Gliders
2010-15-06
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102 ASTIR CS and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Gliders
Unsafe Condition: The hose-fuselage connection bonding has been degraded over years of service, leading to potential disconnection of the water ballast hose connector from the fuselage wall.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102 ASTIR CS and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Gliders
2007-24-11
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Gliders
Unsafe Condition: Cracks on welded parts of the flight control system progress slowly from the welding seams periphery and may eventually result in rupture at a matured stage.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Gliders
2006-17-02 Recurring
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Model G102 ASTIR CS Sailplanes
Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the spherical locking bolt could result in failure of the horizontal stabilizer connection, leading to loss of control.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Model G102 ASTIR CS Sailplanes
2004-17-04
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Grob-Werke Gmbh & Co KG Models G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Sailplanes
Unsafe Condition: Elevator flutter, which could cause structural damage and result in loss of control of the sailplane.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Grob-Werke Gmbh & Co KG Models G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Sailplanes
2001-26-25
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Grob-Werke Gmbh & Co KG Models G102 Club Astir III, G102 Club Astir IIIb, and G102 Standard Astir III Sailplanes
Unsafe Condition: Elevator flutter, which could cause structural damage and result in loss of control of the sailplane.
97-24-08
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob, Luft-und Raumfahrt, GmbH. Model G102 Astir CS Sailplanes
Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the elevator control lever could result in loss of control of the sailplane.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob, Luft-und Raumfahrt, GmbH. Model G102 Astir CS Sailplanes
97-08-06 R1
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Louis L'Hotellier, S.A., Ball and Swivel Joint Quick Connectors
Unsafe Condition: The L'Hotellier ball and swivel joint quick connectors can become inadvertently disconnected, which could result in loss of control of the sailplane or glider.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Louis L'Hotellier, S.A., Ball and Swivel Joint Quick Connectors
95-13-09
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Grob Luft Und Raumfahrt Models G102 Astir CS, Club Astir IIb, Twin Astir, Speed Astir, Standard Astir II, and Speed Astir IIb Sailplanes
Unsafe Condition: Separation of elevator and rudder hinges due to damage (delamination, cracks, corrosion, or buckling), which could result in sailplane flutter and eventual loss of control.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Grob Luft Und Raumfahrt Models G102 Astir CS, Club Astir IIb, Twin Astir, Speed Astir, Standard Astir II, and Speed Astir IIb Sailplanes
94-17-06
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; GROB Luft und Raumfahrt Models G102, G103, G109, and G109B Gliders
Unsafe Condition: Excessive wear caused the airbrake fence to jam on the upper shell of the wing, resulting in an accident. Airbrake failure caused by jamming of the airbrake fence could result in loss of control of...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GROB Luft und Raumfahrt Models G102, G103, G109, and G109B Gliders
85-19-06
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; BURKHART GROB Model G102 Astir CS Gliders
Unsafe Condition: Failure of the air brake locking levers (P/Ns 102-4123 and 102-4124).
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BURKHART GROB Model G102 Astir CS Gliders
78-14-04
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Model "G102" Astir CS Gliders
Unsafe Condition: Failure of the intermediate rudder control lever and subsequent loss of rudder control
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Model "G102" Astir CS Gliders
78-13-03
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Model G102 Astir CS Gliders
Unsafe Condition: Elevator control failure due to possible loss of an elevator control pivot bolt.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Model G102 Astir CS Gliders