Unsafe Condition: The displayed fuel quantity can have an error as much as four gallons/fuel tank with the display indicating four gallons with an empty tank. In the context of this event, the end level effect is th...
Effective: Mar 21, 2022Category: aircraftCompliance: Before further flight
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to certain Univair Aircraft Corporation Models (ERCO) 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D, E, G; (Forn...
Effective: Nov 13, 2012Category: aircraftCompliance: Before further flight
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
Unsafe Condition: The GTX 33/33D/330/330D Mode S transponders may detect the S1 (suppression) interrogating pulse below the minimum trigger level (MTL) and, in some circumstances, not reply. This could lead to inacc...
Effective: Feb 23, 2005Category: aircraftCompliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (February 23, 2005).
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
Airworthiness Directives; Univair Aircraft Corporation Models Alon A-2 and A2-A; ERCO 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D, 415-E, and 415-G; Forney F-1 and F-1A; and Mooney M10 Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Corrosion in the wing center section structure could result in failure of the wing center section structure during flight, leading to loss of control of the airplane.
Effective: Feb 14, 2003Category: aircraftCompliance: Before further flight.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Univair Aircraft Corporation Models Alon A-2 and A2-A; ERCO 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D, 415-E, and 415-G; Forney F-1 and F-1A; and Mooney M10 Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the aluminum fuel line nipples, aluminum fuel line elbows, and/or lack of double support tubes on the gascolator could lead to failure of the fuel line fittings or the gascolator, resulti...
Effective: Sep 13, 2002Category: aircraftCompliance: Before further flight
Airworthiness Directives; ESB WISCO, INCORPORATED: Applies To Those Batteries Manufactured During
December 1978, January and February 1979
Unsafe Condition: The Exide AC 78M and Willard W 78M batteries manufactured between December 1978 and February 1979, identified by N-8, A-9, or B-9 stamped on terminal posts, may fail due to internal short circuits ...
Effective: Apr 3, 1979Category: applianceCompliance: before next flight
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ESB WISCO, INCORPORATED: Applies To Those Batteries Manufactured During
December 1978, January and February 1979
Unsafe Condition: Propeller blade tipping may have loosening, loose rivets, or deteriorated wood under the tipping, or lack of a relief cut in the stainless steel tipping material within the first five and one-half ...
Effective: Oct 4, 1973Category: propellerCompliance: Required after receipt of this Airworthiness Directive and before further flight unless already a...
Airworthiness Directives; ERCOUPE Model 415C, 415CD, 415D, E, G and F1 Aircraft
Unsafe Condition: Binding in the rudder bellcrank at the stabilizer could cause loss of rudder control.
Effective: Feb 11, 1967Category: aircraftCompliance: Before further flight after the effective date or within fifty (50) hours time in service after t...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ERCOUPE Model 415C, 415CD, 415D, E, G and F1 Aircraft
FLOTTORP Models F12A-3 and F12A-5 Series Propellers
Unsafe Condition: The use of longer AN 4H7A bolts with the FS200-1 propeller spinner may cause interference with the propeller flange, leading to potential structural failure of the spinner bulkhead attachment.
Effective: Apr 10, 1964Category: propellerCompliance: Within 15 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
Why matched: FLOTTORP Models F12A-3 and F12A-5 Series Propellers
Airworthiness Directives; FORNEY (ERCOUPE) All Models 415-C, -CD, -D, E, G and F-1 Aircraft
Unsafe Condition: Failures of the rudder horn attachments due to improper ground handling techniques subjecting the surfaces to higher loads than designed.
Category: aircraftCompliance: at every 100 hours
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; FORNEY (ERCOUPE) All Models 415-C, -CD, -D, E, G and F-1 Aircraft
Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415C, -CD and -D Aircraft
Unsafe Condition: Cracks have occurred in the belly skin at the rearmost rivet attaching the center section belly skin outer stiffeners (Erco P/N 415-13056 L/R) to the belly skin.
Category: aircraftCompliance: prior to October 1, 1947
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415C, -CD and -D Aircraft
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.
Category: aircraftCompliance: after every 100 hours of operation
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; VEST (ERCO) Model All Series 415 Aircraft and Models E and G
Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft
Unsafe Condition: Failure of the voltage regulator to maintain proper charging rate of the battery, leading to potential battery overcharging or undercharging.
Category: aircraftCompliance: At each 100-hour inspection and immediately after each electrical system malfunction.
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft
Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft
Unsafe Condition: The flexible hose in the engine breather line may have an amber inner liner, which is susceptible to contraction and possible clogging.
Category: aircraftCompliance: immediately
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft
Airworthiness Directives; FORNEY (ERCOUPE) Model All (ERCOUPE) Forney Aircraft
Unsafe Condition: Fatigue failures have continued to occur in the rudder main rib where the control horn is attached after installation of reinforcement plates.
Category: aircraftCompliance: Compliance required by December 31, 1959, and thereafter every 100 hours of operation or periodic...
Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; FORNEY (ERCOUPE) Model All (ERCOUPE) Forney Aircraft