AD 47-10-40
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 8 | Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 8A | Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 8B | Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 8C | Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 8D | Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 8E | Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the rudder control arm attachment to the torque tube due to insufficient reinforcement, which could result in loss of rudder control.
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Required Actions
Inspect the attachment of the rudder control arm to the torque tube to ensure it is reinforced by a steel strap fully encircling the torque tube and securely welded to both fore and aft flanges of the rudder control arms and torque tube. If the reinforcement is inadequate, perform repairs as specified.
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Compliance Time
prior to May 1, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft, serial numbers 1934 to 2200 inclusive.
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