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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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