AD 68-07-02

Airworthiness directive · Tow Cable · Glasflugel H 301 Libelle

Effective
April 26, 1968
Model
H 301 Libelle
Data sheet
TCDSG12EU
Registered aircraft
30 matched by model
Product
Aircraft · Glider
Amendment
39-569

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed May 30, 2024.

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68-07-02 GLASFLUGEL: Amendment 39-569. Applies to Glasflugel H-301 "Libelle" gliders, serial numbers 2 through 55, equipped with Tost Type Universal 53 glider tow couplings.

Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To reduce the release load on the Tost Type Universal 53 glider tow coupling when the tow cable imposes asymmetrical loads, install tow cable deflectors on each side of the CG hook in accordance with Glasflugel Modification No. 23, Drawing No. 301-15-16, or later LBA- approved issue or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa and Middle East Region.

This amendment becomes effective April 26, 1968.

Affected TCDS · 1

The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.

Registered aircraft · 30

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  • Glasflugel30 aircraft
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19651968
Registered aircraft by year built: 27 aircraft
19655
19667
196710
19685

3 with no year recorded

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