Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-10416 · Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau Model ASK-21 Sailplanes
Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau Model ASK-21 Sailplanes
Model ASK-21 sailplanes, serial numbers 21 001 through 21 196, certificated in any category, that are equipped with a tow release cable assembly that does not have a swivel-type end.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau (Alexander Schleicher) Model ASK-21 sailplanes. This AD requires replacing any tow release cable assembly that does not have a swivel-type end with a cable assembly that does have a swivel-type end. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the inability to release the tow rope because of the design of the cable assembly, which could result in loss of control of the sailplane during towing operations.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
