AD 55-24-01

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Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft

AD Number
55-24-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. 8 Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft
aircraft Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. 8A Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft
aircraft Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. 8B Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft
aircraft Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. 8C Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft
aircraft Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. 8D Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft
aircraft Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. 8E Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Extreme surface corrosion inside the fuselage spar carry through structures P/N 28018 and 28019 could deteriorate the spar members until structural failure occurs, particularly in aircraft near coastal areas.

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Required Actions

Inspect the inside surfaces of the spar carry through members by either removing wings and fittings for visual access or drilling 1/2-inch holes in the wing skin for inspection. Address corrosion by replacing affected spars with new parts. Inspections must be repeated every 12 calendar months.

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Compliance Time

By March 1, 1956, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months from last inspection.

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Affected Aircraft

LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft except Model 8-F with Serial Numbers S-1 and Up.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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