AD 48-39-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7AC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7ACA | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7BCM (Army L-16A) | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7CCM (Army L-16B) | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7DC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7EC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7ECA | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7FC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7GC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7GCA | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7GCAA | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7GCB | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7GCBA | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7GCBC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7HC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7JC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7KC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7KCAB | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | S7AC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | S7CCM | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | S7DC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | S7EC | Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks at the ears of control stick socket castings (P/N 2-705) where the push-pull tube attaches, which could result in loss of control stick function.
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Required Actions
Inspect front and rear control stick socket castings (P/N 2-705) for cracks at the ears. Replace cracked castings. Replace bolt, nut, and washer with a clevis bolt AN 24-16 (11/16 grip) and AN 320-4 shear nut to prevent excessive loads on socket ears.
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Compliance Time
as soon as possible but not later than November 1, 1948
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Affected Aircraft
American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 7AC, 7ACA, 7BCM (Army L-16A), 7CCM (Army L-16B), 7DC, 7EC, 7ECA, 7FC, 7GC, 7GCA, 7GCAA, and other 7 series aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Control Stick Rework
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-39-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-39-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft Subject: Control Stick Rework Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model: 7AC | 7ACA | 7BCM (Army L-16A) | 7CCM (Army L-16B) | 7DC | 7EC | 7ECA | 7FC | 7GC | 7GCA | 7GCAA | 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: 48-39-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-39-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-39-01 AERONCA: Applies to All Model 7 Series Aircraft. To be accomplished as soon as possible but not later than November 1, 1948. Inspect front and rear control stick socket castings, P/N 2-705, for cracks at the ears to which the push-pull tube attaches. If found cracked, the castings should be replaced. To prevent future failures the bolt, nut and washer now installed are to be replaced with a clevis bolt, AN 24- 16 (11/16 grip) and an AN 320-4 shear nut so that excessive loads cannot be placed on the socket ears. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-39-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-39-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft Subject: Control Stick Rework Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model: 7AC | 7ACA | 7BCM (Army L-16A) | 7CCM (Army L-16B) | 7DC | 7EC | 7ECA | 7FC | 7GC | 7GCA | 7GCAA | 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: 48-39-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-39-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aeronca Model 7 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-39-01 AERONCA: Applies to All Model 7 Series Aircraft. To be accomplished as soon as possible but not later than November 1, 1948. Inspect front and rear control stick socket castings, P/N 2-705, for cracks at the ears to which the push-pull tube attaches. If found cracked, the castings should be replaced. To prevent future failures the bolt, nut and washer now installed are to be replaced with a clevis bolt, AN 24- 16 (11/16 grip) and an AN 320-4 shear nut so that excessive loads cannot be placed on the socket ears. FOOTER:
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