AD 47-22-01

Airworthiness directive · Bulkhead Reinforcement For Seaplanes · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 3 more

Models
8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E
Data sheet
TCDSA-694
Registered aircraft
1,303 matched by model
Product
Aircraft · Small airplane

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed May 30, 2024.

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47-22-01 LUSCOMBE: (Was Mandatory Note 12 of AD-694-4.) Applies Only to Model 8 Series Aircraft Equipped With Edo 60-1320 Floats.

Compliance required immediately if possible but in any event not later than August 1, 1947.

All seaplanes should be inspected to determine whether the bulkhead reinforcements of Luscombe Drawing 48701 are presently installed at fuselage Station 4 (rear float strut attachment. If not, those reinforcements shown on Luscombe Drawing 58730 must be installed to insure the structural integrity of the float installation. Each seaplane should also be inspected to determine conformity of Model 8A with Luscombe Drawing 58700 and Models 8C and 8D with Luscombe Drawing 58725

Affected TCDS · 1

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Registered aircraft · 1,303

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19381981
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193935
194073
194138
19424
194516
1946503
1947258
194887
194912
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19521
19532
19541
19553
19562
19571
19811

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