AD 47-22-01
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 bulkhead reinforcements at fuselage Station 4 could compromise structural integrity of the float installation on seaplanes equipped with Edo 60-1320 floats.
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Required Actions
Inspect seaplanes to determine if Luscombe Drawing 48701 bulkhead reinforcements are installed at fuselage Station 4. If not installed, install reinforcements per Luscombe Drawing 58730. Inspect Model 8A for conformity with Drawing 58700 and Models 8C/8D with Drawing 58725.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required immediately if possible but in any event not later than August 1, 1947.
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Affected Aircraft
LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft equipped with Edo 60-1320 floats.
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Federal Register Abstract
Bulkhead Reinforcement For Seaplanes
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-22-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-22-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft Subject: Bulkhead Reinforcement For Seaplanes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. Model: 8 | 8A | 8B | 8C | 8D | 8E Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-22-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-22-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-22-01 LUSCOMBE: (Was Mandatory Note 12 of AD-694-4.) Applies Only to Model 8 Series Aircraft Equipped With Edo 60-1320 Floats. Compliance required immediately if possible but in any event not later than August 1, 1947. All seaplanes should be inspected to determine whether the bulkhead reinforcements of Luscombe Drawing 48701 are presently installed at fuselage Station 4 (rear float strut attachment. If not, those reinforcements shown on Luscombe Drawing 58730 must be installed to insure the structural integrity of the float installation. Each seaplane should also be inspected to determine conformity of Model 8A with Luscombe Drawing 58700 and Models 8C and 8D with Luscombe Drawing 58725 FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-22-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-22-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft Subject: Bulkhead Reinforcement For Seaplanes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. Model: 8 | 8A | 8B | 8C | 8D | 8E 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-22-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-22-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-22-01 LUSCOMBE: (Was Mandatory Note 12 of AD-694-4.) Applies Only to Model 8 Series Aircraft Equipped With Edo 60-1320 Floats. Compliance required immediately if possible but in any event not later than August 1, 1947. All seaplanes should be inspected to determine whether the bulkhead reinforcements of Luscombe Drawing 48701 are presently installed at fuselage Station 4 (rear float strut attachment. If not, those reinforcements shown on Luscombe Drawing 58730 must be installed to insure the structural integrity of the float installation. Each seaplane should also be inspected to determine conformity of Model 8A with Luscombe Drawing 58700 and Models 8C and 8D with Luscombe Drawing 58725 FOOTER:
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