AD 51-21-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Luscombe Model 11A Airplanes

AD Number
51-21-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft JGS Properties, LLC 11A Airworthiness Directives; Luscombe Model 11A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks, loose rivets, or deformation in the early type rudder bellcrank (P/N 11-5417) could lead to failure of the rudder control system.

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Required Actions

Inspect the rudder control system bellcrank (P/N 11-5417) for cracks, loose rivets, or deformation. Replace damaged bellcranks with late type P/N 11-5417-D. Rig the system per Luscombe Drawing 11-5402 and avoid overtensioning rudder cables.

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Compliance Time

prior to 50 hours additional flight time and not later than October 15, 1951, and each 50 hours thereafter unless Luscombe P/N 11-5417-D is installed

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Affected Aircraft

Luscombe Model 11A Airplanes

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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