Jack Corneveaux

Regarding this proposed AD: Virtually all gliders covered under this proposed action are stored in covered trailers or hangers and are not left out in the weather and therefore are not subject to problems from moisture. Those few that have replaced the elevator control rod have found the original to be in perfect condition. This rule was generated in Europe due to one instance where an elevator control rod on a Hornet was defective. We do not know if this aircraft was mistreated by leaving it our in the weather or any other details that might have caused the problem. The proposed fix is expensive, time consuming and probably unnecessary. And if it is deemed necessary, the repair can and should be accomplished by any certified A&P--the recommended repair stations are hundreds of miles apart in the US. A suggested alternative would be to inspect the control rod by Endoscope as was successfully done in Australia.