AD 50-37-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 8C | Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8C Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Engine failure may occur during takeoff and climb under low fuel conditions due to marginal rate of fuel flow from the gravity feed fuselage fuel tank.
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Required Actions
Modify the fuel system to install either an engine-driven fuel pump and a Chevrolet AC-R1 hand pump, or two 11.5-gallon wing fuel tanks with revised fuel system. Alternatively, install one 11.5-gallon wing tank feeding the engine directly and placard the instrument panel or fuel valve with specific instructions.
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Compliance Time
prior to the next annual inspection, but in no case later than October 1, 1951
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Affected Aircraft
LUSCOMBE Model 8C Airplanes with a Continental A-75 Carburetor Engine installed but not equipped with either wing fuel tanks, an engine-driven fuel pump, or a Chevrolet AC-R1 hand pump.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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