AD 46-38-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft

AD Number
46-38-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Univair Aircraft Corporation 415-C Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft
aircraft Univair Aircraft Corporation 415-CD Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft
aircraft Univair Aircraft Corporation 415-D Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the welds attaching aileron control stops to the control column cross member and insufficient welds at the ends of the stops, as well as potential turnbuckle-sprocket interference in the chain and cable system, could lead to loss of aileron control stop function.

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Required Actions

Add an AN 315-3R nut and a star type AN 936-B10 lock washer on the aileron control stop adjustment screw. Inspect and repair cracked or insufficient welds attaching the aileron control stops. Inspect and readjust upper turnbuckles to prevent interference with sprockets before quadrant contact with stops.

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Compliance Time

prior to November 1, 1946

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Affected Aircraft

Univair Aircraft Corporation Model 415-C, -CD, and -D aircraft with serial numbers 113 to 2706 except 2683, 2685, 2687, and 2691.

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