Flug Und Fahrzeugwerhe (Switzerland) Status Subject Detail Contact: FLUG UND FAHRZEUGWERHE Diamant 16.5 & 18 M Elevator controls excess play M Elevator controls alignment at base of fin M Harness attachment lack of strength - reinforce M Wing spar root stubs reinforce Elevator drive rod fork end distorted inspect annually & after heavy landings Lower rudder hinge failures annual crack check Rudder pedal rear support failure inspect annually Reference information AD 16-18 SB 105 AD 80-18-09, SB 07 & 08 TN 09 AD TNS SB 04 09/73 01/74 03/79 03/79 12/81 02/97 Page 1 BGA Compendium 01/02