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AD 68-07-02 ACTIVE

Tow Cable
Key Information
AD Number 68-07-02 Status Active
Effective Date April 26, 1968 Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment 39-569
Product Type ["Aircraft"] Product Subtype ["Glider"]
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) Glasflugel
Model(s) H 301 Libelle
Regulatory Text

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.