AD 51-02-02

Airworthiness directive · Asbestos Cloth Removal · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B

Models
GC-1A, GC-1B
Data sheet
TCDSA-766
Registered aircraft
541 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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The airworthiness directive

51-02-02 TEMCO: Applies to All Models GC-1A and GC-1B Airplanes Through Serial Number 3760, Except Those Equipped With Hanlon-Wilson Muffs.

Compliance required by February 15, 1951.

To prevent engine malfunctioning due to pieces of asbestos from the carburetor heat muff entering the carburetor, remove all asbestos strips on the right-hand (carburetor heat) muff. After removal of the asbestos, peen the muff collars to provide a tight fit on the exhaust stacks.

This supersedes AD 47-25-08.

Affected TCDS · 1

The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.

Registered aircraft · 541

Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.

By aircraft maker
  • Globe426 aircraft
  • Temco115 aircraft
By year built
19451978
Registered aircraft by year built: 437 aircraft
19451
1946317
19477
194880
194910
195011
19513
19521
19531
19541
19563
19571
19781

104 with no year recorded

By model

Aircraft

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