AD 46-04-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Superior Aircraft Company | LCA | Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models LCA and LFA Aircraft |
| aircraft | Superior Aircraft Company | LFA | Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models LCA and LFA Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the landing gear throttle stop mechanism could result in improper clearance during operation, leading to potential landing gear malfunction.
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Required Actions
Inspect the landing gear throttle stop operation and mechanism immediately and after every 100 hours of operation. Install placard Culver Dwg. 7132 indicating 'Never unlock landing gear with throttle retarded below cruising setting'.
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Compliance Time
immediately
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Affected Aircraft
Superior Aircraft Company Models LCA and LFA Aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Throttle Stop
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AD Final Rules - DRS_46-04-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 46-04-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models LCA and LFA Aircraft Subject: Landing Gear Throttle Stop Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Superior Aircraft Company Model: LCA | LFA Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 46-04-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 46-04-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models LCA and LFA Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 46-04-01 CULVER (Was Service Note 7 of AD-730-2.) Applies to LCA and LFA Aircraft. Inspect immediately and after every 100 hours of operation, the landing gear throttle stop operation and mechanism for proper clearance. Install placard (Culver Dwg. 7132) "Never unlock landing gear with throttle retarded below cruising setting." (Culver Service Memorandum No. 22 dated October 26, 1945, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_46-04-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 46-04-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models LCA and LFA Aircraft Subject: Landing Gear Throttle Stop Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Superior Aircraft Company Model: LCA | LFA Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 46-04-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 46-04-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models LCA and LFA Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 46-04-01 CULVER (Was Service Note 7 of AD-730-2.) Applies to LCA and LFA Aircraft. Inspect immediately and after every 100 hours of operation, the landing gear throttle stop operation and mechanism for proper clearance. Install placard (Culver Dwg. 7132) "Never unlock landing gear with throttle retarded below cruising setting." (Culver Service Memorandum No. 22 dated October 26, 1945, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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