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2022-03-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes

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, 2022 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2012-08-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Univair Aircraft Corporation 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, 2012 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Univair Aircraft Corporation Airplanes

2005-01-19

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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, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: 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

2003-21-01 Recurring

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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 outer panel structural components, which, if not detected and corrected, could progress to structural failure.

Effective: Dec 1, 2003 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 12 calendar months after the effective date of this AD.

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

2002-26-02 Recurring

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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, 2003 Category: aircraft Compliance: 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

2002-16-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Univair Aircraft Corporation Models (ERCO) 415-C, (ERCO) 415-CD, (ERCO) 415-D, (ERCO) 415-E, (ERCO) 415-G, (Forney) F-1, and (Forney) F-1A 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, 2002 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Univair Aircraft Corporation Models (ERCO) 415-C, (ERCO) 415-CD, (ERCO) 415-D, (ERCO) 415-E, (ERCO) 415-G, (Forney) F-1, and (Forney) F-1A Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

79-07-02

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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, 1979 Category: appliance Compliance: before next flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ESB WISCO, INCORPORATED: Applies To Those Batteries Manufactured During December 1978, January and February 1979

73-20-08

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UNIVAIR AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (formerly Koppers) Models F200, F200H, and 220 Propellers

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, 1973 Category: propeller Compliance: Required after receipt of this Airworthiness Directive and before further flight unless already a...

Why matched: UNIVAIR AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (formerly Koppers) Models F200, F200H, and 220 Propellers

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

67-06-03

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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, 1967 Category: aircraft Compliance: 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

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

64-07-03

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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, 1964 Category: propeller Compliance: Within 15 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: FLOTTORP Models F12A-3 and F12A-5 Series Propellers

57-02-01

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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: aircraft Compliance: at every 100 hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; FORNEY (ERCOUPE) All Models 415-C, -CD, -D, E, G and F-1 Aircraft

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

47-50-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Stinson Model 108 Series Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: The presence of non-self-contained ash trays poses a fire hazard due to potential ignition of flammable materials.

Category: aircraft Compliance: prior to March 1, 1948

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Stinson Model 108 Series Aircraft

47-20-05

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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: aircraft Compliance: prior to October 1, 1947

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415C, -CD and -D Aircraft

54-26-02

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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: aircraft Compliance: after every 100 hours of operation

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; VEST (ERCO) Model All Series 415 Aircraft and Models E and G

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

46-49-01

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Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model All 415 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failures of the Magnesium Die Cast Nose Wheel (Casting No. 34206) due to increasing number of failures.

Category: aircraft Compliance: prior to February 1, 1947

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model All 415 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

47-20-09

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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: aircraft Compliance: At each 100-hour inspection and immediately after each electrical system malfunction.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

55-22-02

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Airworthiness Directives; ERCO 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: Leakage in terneplate fuselage fuel tanks and terneplate wing fuel tanks due to corrosion or material degradation.

Category: aircraft Compliance: before the next flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ERCO 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft

46-23-02

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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: aircraft Compliance: immediately

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft

47-50-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Stinson Model 108 Series

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracks in the stabilizer leading edge attachment to the fuselage

Category: aircraft Compliance: every 100 hours of operation

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Stinson Model 108 Series

59-25-05

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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: aircraft Compliance: 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

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

50-25-01

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Airworthiness Directives; STINSON Model All Model 108 Series Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: Fuel seepage into the space between the inner cabin trim and the outer fabric covering of the fuselage, resulting in soaking of insulating material in the cabin wall due to fuel spillage during fil...

Category: aircraft Compliance: not later than September 1, 1950

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; STINSON Model All Model 108 Series Aircraft

47-20-03

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Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model All 415 Series Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: Fuel pump lines near the pump may fail and leak due to chafing.

Category: aircraft Compliance: Inspection to be accomplished immediately, alteration to be made not later than the next periodic...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model All 415 Series Aircraft

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

54-02-02

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Airworthiness Directives; FEDERAL SKIS: Applies to All Universal (Stinson) 108 and Cessna 170, 170A and 170B Airplanes Equipped With Federal Models AWB-2500 and AWB-2500A Wheel Skis and Piper PA-20 Airplanes Equipped With Federal Model AWB-2100 Wheel Skis

Unsafe Condition: The ski dropping down against the mechanical rigger may cause damage to the aircraft structure.

Category: appliance Compliance: as soon as possible but not later than February 15, 1954

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; FEDERAL SKIS: Applies to All Universal (Stinson) 108 and Cessna 170, 170A and 170B Airplanes Equipped With Federal Models AWB-2500 and AWB-2500A Wheel Skis and Piper PA-20 Airplanes Equipped With Federal Model AWB-2100 Wheel Skis

47-42-20

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Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: Control column shaft, P/N 415-52129, may have a defective lower bearing fitting with a brazed steel sleeve on its bearing surface, compromising structural integrity.

Category: aircraft Compliance: next 100-hour inspection

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; ERCO Model 415-C, -CD and -D Aircraft

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

60-09-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Forney Model Erco 415 Series and Aircoupe F-1 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition: Bolts used to attach the forged aluminum scissors to the electrol nose gear were found to be brittle, which could cause failure and the nose wheel turning crosswise during landing.

Category: aircraft Compliance: not later than July 1, 1960

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Forney Model Erco 415 Series and Aircoupe F-1 Aircraft

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear