AD 54-26-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Univair Aircraft Corporation | 415-C | Airworthiness Directives; VEST (ERCO) Model All Series 415 Aircraft and Models E and G |
| aircraft | Univair Aircraft Corporation | 415-CD | Airworthiness Directives; VEST (ERCO) Model All Series 415 Aircraft and Models E and G |
| aircraft | Univair Aircraft Corporation | 415-D | Airworthiness Directives; VEST (ERCO) Model All Series 415 Aircraft and Models E and G |
| aircraft | Univair Aircraft Corporation | 415-E | Airworthiness Directives; VEST (ERCO) Model All Series 415 Aircraft and Models E and G |
| aircraft | Univair Aircraft Corporation | 415-G | Airworthiness Directives; VEST (ERCO) Model All Series 415 Aircraft and Models E and G |
Unsafe Condition
Control cable fraying and failure of control cables P/N 415-52148 or P/N 415-52172 where they wrap around control quadrant P/N 415-52130 or P/N 415-52122.
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Required Actions
Inspect control cables P/N 415-52148 or P/N 415-52172 after every 100 hours of operation by removing them to check for fraying or failure, replace any defective cables. Check if aileron stop screw is bearing on the cable and replace with new stop bolt P/N 415-52164-2. Install FAA-approved modifications (e.g., specified drawings) to eliminate fraying, allowing discontinuation of special inspections.
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Compliance Time
after every 100 hours of operation
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Affected Aircraft
VEST (ERCO) Model 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D, 415-E, 415-G aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Control cable fraying
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AD Final Rules - DRS_54-26-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 54-26-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VEST (ERCO) Model All Series 415 Aircraft and Models E and G Subject: Control cable fraying Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 12/04/1956 Effective Date: Make: Univair Aircraft Corporation Model: 415-C | 415-CD | 415-D | 415-E | 415-G Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-770: West Certification Branch CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 54-26-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 54-26-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VEST (ERCO) Model All Series 415 Aircraft and Models E and G ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 54-26-02 VEST (ERCO): Applies to All Ercoupe Model 415 Series Aircraft and Models E and G. Compliance required as indicated. As a result of continual fraying and failure of control cables P/N 415-52148 or P/N 415-52172 in the control column assembly where they wrap around the control quadrant P/N 415-52130 or P/N 415-52122 the following inspection must be conducted until such time as a control quadrant is installed which is considered satisfactory by the Administrator: After every 100 hours of operation remove control cables P/N 415-52148 or P/N 415-52172 and inspect them for any signs or indications of fraying or failure. Replace any cables which are not found to be in perfect condition. It is important that the cables be removed for the inspection since it has been found that inspection of the cables while in place will not always reveal defects. Also determine whether the aileron stop screw may be bearing on the cable, and, if so, it should be replaced by new stop bolt Erco P/N 415-52164-2. Modifications approved by the FAA which are believed to eliminate the fraying difficulties are described in the following data: 1. Drawing No. 514, change "A", Met-Co-Aire Co., Fullerton Municipal Airport, Fullerton, Calif.; 2. Drawing No. New 101, change "A," J.V. Newman, Bates Aviation Inc., Hawthorne Municipal Airport, Hawthorne, Calif. 3. Drawing No. 12, dated November 1, 1954, Ed's Airmotive, 430 Windsor Way, Renton 2, Wash.; 4. Drawing No. 415-52137, change "1," dated February 21, 1955, Vest Aircraft Parts Division, Denver, Colo. When one of these or an equivalent FAA-approved modification has been installed, the special 100-hour inspection outlined above may be dispensed with and normal inspection period resumed. Rigging of controls should follow the process outlined in Ercoupe Service Department Bulletin No. 13 and Ercoupe Service Department Memorandum No. 35. This supersedes AD 47-42-21. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_54-26-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 54-26-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VEST (ERCO) Model All Series 415 Aircraft and Models E and G Subject: Control cable fraying Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 12/04/1956 Effective Date: Make: Univair Aircraft Corporation Model: 415-C | 415-CD | 415-D | 415-E | 415-G Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-770: West Certification Branch CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 54-26-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 54-26-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VEST (ERCO) Model All Series 415 Aircraft and Models E and G ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 54-26-02 VEST (ERCO): Applies to All Ercoupe Model 415 Series Aircraft and Models E and G. Compliance required as indicated. As a result of continual fraying and failure of control cables P/N 415-52148 or P/N 415-52172 in the control column assembly where they wrap around the control quadrant P/N 415-52130 or P/N 415-52122 the following inspection must be conducted until such time as a control quadrant is installed which is considered satisfactory by the Administrator: After every 100 hours of operation remove control cables P/N 415-52148 or P/N 415-52172 and inspect them for any signs or indications of fraying or failure. Replace any cables which are not found to be in perfect condition. It is important that the cables be removed for the inspection since it has been found that inspection of the cables while in place will not always reveal defects. Also determine whether the aileron stop screw may be bearing on the cable, and, if so, it should be replaced by new stop bolt Erco P/N 415-52164-2. Modifications approved by the FAA which are believed to eliminate the fraying difficulties are described in the following data: 1. Drawing No. 514, change "A", Met-Co-Aire Co., Fullerton Municipal Airport, Fullerton, Calif.; 2. Drawing No. New 101, change "A," J.V. Newman, Bates Aviation Inc., Hawthorne Municipal Airport, Hawthorne, Calif. 3. Drawing No. 12, dated November 1, 1954, Ed's Airmotive, 430 Windsor Way, Renton 2, Wash.; 4. Drawing No. 415-52137, change "1," dated February 21, 1955, Vest Aircraft Parts Division, Denver, Colo. When one of these or an equivalent FAA-approved modification has been installed, the special 100-hour inspection outlined above may be dispensed with and normal inspection period resumed. Rigging of controls should follow the process outlined in Ercoupe Service Department Bulletin No. 13 and Ercoupe Service Department Memorandum No. 35. This supersedes AD 47-42-21. FOOTER:
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