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 |
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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