AD 48-08-02
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 11AC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 11BC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 11CC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7AC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7ACA | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7BCM (Army L-16A) | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7CCM (Army L-16B) | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7DC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7EC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7ECA | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7FC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7GC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7GCA | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7GCAA | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7GCB | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7GCBA | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7GCBC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7HC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7JC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7KC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 7KCAB | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | S11AC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | S11BC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | S11CC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | S7AC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | S7CCM | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | S7DC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | S7EC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 8 | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 8A | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 8B | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 8C | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 8D | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 8E | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 8F | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | T-8F | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks in the wheel flanges of Cleveland Model 6:00 DMB Wheels, Assembly No. C-38500, could result in wheel failure.
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Required Actions
Remove the tires and inspect the wheel flanges for fatigue cracks. Replace the wheel if cracks are found.
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Compliance Time
after initial 500 hours of operation and each 100 hours of operation thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft equipped with Cleveland Model 6:00 DMB Wheels, Assembly No. C-38500.
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Federal Register Abstract
Cleveland Wheels
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-08-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-08-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Seri...Show more Subject: Cleveland Wheels Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. Model: 11AC | 11BC | 11CC | 7AC | 7ACA | 7BCM (Army L-16A) | 7CCM (Army L-16B) | 7DC | 7EC | 7ECA | 7FC | 7...Show more 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: 48-08-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-08-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-08-02 AERONCA, CHAMPION AND SILVAIRE: Applies to all Aeronca 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft Equipped with Cleveland Model 6:00 DMB Wheels, Assembly No. C-38500. Compliance required after initial 500 hours of operation and each 100 hours of operation thereafter. Remove the tires and inspect the wheel flanges for fatigue cracks. The wheel should be replaced if cracks are found. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-08-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-08-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Seri...Show more Subject: Cleveland Wheels Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: American Champion Aircraft Corp. | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. Model: 11AC | 11BC | 11CC | 7AC | 7ACA | 7BCM (Army L-16A) | 7CCM (Army L-16B) | 7DC | 7EC | 7ECA | 7FC | 7...Show more 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: 48-08-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-08-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca, Champion and Silvaire Model 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-08-02 AERONCA, CHAMPION AND SILVAIRE: Applies to all Aeronca 11 Series, Champion (Aeronca) 7 Series, and Silvaire (Luscombe) 8 Series Aircraft Equipped with Cleveland Model 6:00 DMB Wheels, Assembly No. C-38500. Compliance required after initial 500 hours of operation and each 100 hours of operation thereafter. Remove the tires and inspect the wheel flanges for fatigue cracks. The wheel should be replaced if cracks are found. FOOTER:
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