AD 61-03-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| aircraft | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | 8F | Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. | T-8F | Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Interference between the forward fuel line and the aileron cable and/or aileron pulley in the wing root and forward door post areas.
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Required Actions
Within 50 hours' time in service after March 9, 1961, inspect the wing root area and forward door post area for interference between the forward fuel line and the aileron cable/pulley. Bend the fuel line to provide clearance if interference is found, and replace worn fuel lines ensuring proper clearance during installation.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive (March 9, 1961)
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Affected Aircraft
LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft incorporating wing fuel tanks, including models 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, and T-8F.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Line Interference
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-03-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-03-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft Subject: Fuel Line Interference Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/09/1961 Make: Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. Model: 8 | 8A | 8B | 8C | 8D | 8E | 8F | T-8F Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 61-03-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-03-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ; Effective March 9, 1961. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-03-05 LUSCOMBE: Amdt. 248 Part 507 Federal Register February 7, 1961. Applies to All Model 8 Series Aircraft Incorporating Wing Fuel Tanks. Compliance required as indicated. Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive, remove the fairing at the wing root of each wing and inspect the wing root area for interference between the forward fuel line and the aileron cable and/or aileron pulley. Remove the trim panel over the forward door post and inspect the forward door post area for interference between the forward fuel line and the aileron cable and/or pulley. If any interference is found, bend fuel line sufficiently to provide the necessary clearance. Replace any worn fuel lines being careful to provide clearance when installing the replacement fuel line. This directive effective March 9, 1961. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-03-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-03-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft Subject: Fuel Line Interference Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/09/1961 Make: Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation, Inc. Model: 8 | 8A | 8B | 8C | 8D | 8E | 8F | T-8F Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 61-03-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-03-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; LUSCOMBE Model 8 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ; Effective March 9, 1961. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-03-05 LUSCOMBE: Amdt. 248 Part 507 Federal Register February 7, 1961. Applies to All Model 8 Series Aircraft Incorporating Wing Fuel Tanks. Compliance required as indicated. Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this directive, remove the fairing at the wing root of each wing and inspect the wing root area for interference between the forward fuel line and the aileron cable and/or aileron pulley. Remove the trim panel over the forward door post and inspect the forward door post area for interference between the forward fuel line and the aileron cable and/or pulley. If any interference is found, bend fuel line sufficiently to provide the necessary clearance. Replace any worn fuel lines being careful to provide clearance when installing the replacement fuel line. This directive effective March 9, 1961. FOOTER:
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