AD 47-20-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Univair Aircraft Corporation | 415-C | Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415C, -CD and -D Aircraft |
| aircraft | Univair Aircraft Corporation | 415-CD | Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415C, -CD and -D Aircraft |
| aircraft | Univair Aircraft Corporation | 415-D | Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415C, -CD and -D Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The baggage compartment zipper could open, allowing articles to fall through and foul the controls.
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Required Actions
Install a positive locking device on the zipper in the baggage compartment bottom to prevent opening.
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Compliance Time
prior to August 1, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
ERCO Model 415C, -CD, and -D Aircraft, serial numbers 113 through 4399.
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Federal Register Abstract
Baggage Compartment Zipper
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-20-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-20-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415C, -CD and -D Aircraft Subject: Baggage Compartment Zipper Status: Current Citation: This information is not available Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Univair Aircraft Corporation Model: 415-C | 415-CD | 415-D Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-20-04 CITATION: This information is not available PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-20-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415C, -CD and -D Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-20-04 ERCO: (Was Mandatory Note 12 of AD-718-6.) Applies to 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft Serial Numbers 113 Through 4399. To be accomplished prior to August 1, 1947. A positive locking device must be installed on the zipper in the baggage compartment bottom to prevent its opening and permitting articles to fall through and foul the controls. (Erco's Ercoupe Service Department Bulletin No. 17 dated January 6, 1947, covering this same subject, provides a satisfactory method for safetying the bottom baggage compartment zipper.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-20-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-20-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415C, -CD and -D Aircraft Subject: Baggage Compartment Zipper Status: Current Citation: This information is not available Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Univair Aircraft Corporation Model: 415-C | 415-CD | 415-D 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: 47-20-04 CITATION: This information is not available PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-20-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415C, -CD and -D Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-20-04 ERCO: (Was Mandatory Note 12 of AD-718-6.) Applies to 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft Serial Numbers 113 Through 4399. To be accomplished prior to August 1, 1947. A positive locking device must be installed on the zipper in the baggage compartment bottom to prevent its opening and permitting articles to fall through and foul the controls. (Erco's Ercoupe Service Department Bulletin No. 17 dated January 6, 1947, covering this same subject, provides a satisfactory method for safetying the bottom baggage compartment zipper.) FOOTER:
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