Ercoupe and Forney

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EIL-1 Conversion of Ercoupes to Later Models

09/14/2021Univair
Information on converting a Model 415-CD to a Model D or E; and Model 415-C to Model D or E.

EIL-2 Ercoupe Flight Manual, 415-C

09/14/2021Univair
Required operation limitations for 75HP model 415-C, per supplement No. 6 of FAA No. 43 dated August 15, 1942.

EIL-3 Ercoupe Cruise Control Tables

09/14/2021Univair
Cruise control tables for Ercoupe models 415-C, CD, and G for inclusion in FAA approved Airplane Flight Manuals.

FSB-103 Ercoupe Nose Gear Scissors Attaching Bolts No. 415-34330

09/14/2021Univair
Bolts 415-34330 are made of case hardened, SAE 1113 steel, and a few of them purchased from an outside source have been found to be too brittle. Immediate replacement with standard AN 5-26 bolts is strongly recommended.

FSB-105 Ercoupe Modification of Rudder

09/14/2021Univair
Steps to increase the strength of the rudder at the control horn attachment.

FSB-108 Ercoupe Re-routing of Oil Breather Line

09/14/2021Univair
The re-routing of the oil breather line will empty oil vapors almost directly to the outside of the airplane, helping to eliminate an excessively dirty engine compartment.

FSB-109 Ercoupe Addition of Drain Holes

09/14/2021Univair
Provisions for expelling water and gasoline from the forward belly regions of the aircraft for all normal parking attitudes.

FSB-111 Ercoupe Fuel System Modification for Drainage

09/14/2021Univair
Installation of Forney Modification Kit #29 to provide effective drainage of the fuselage tank and wing tanks by the use of quick drain fixtures.

SB-07 Ercoupe Directions For Load Testing Aileron Control System

09/10/2021Univair
Load testing a defective part (number 415-52129 Shaft Assembly Control Column) in the aileron control system.

SB-08 Ercoupe Battery Box Drain Tube Length

09/10/2021Univair
The battery box drain tube on the affected airplanes may in some cases be insufficiently long to protrude 1/2 inch below the belly skin of the airplane.

SB-09 Ercoupe Muffler Tube Clamp

09/10/2021Univair
The tube clamps used to secure the muffler to the exhaust stacks have not been providing satisfactory service in that they permit the muffler to loosen and move around.

SB-11 Ercoupe Keying of Elevator Trim Unit Handle Crank Shaft and Worm Wheel Shaft

09/10/2021Univair
Changes have been effected to prevent further failures in the elevator trim unit handle crank shaft and worm wheel shaft.

SB-12 Ercoupe Fuel System - Carburetor Elbow

09/10/2021Univair
Replacing aluminum alloy fitting AN914-2D, which is located between the fuel filter and the carburetor, with copper alloy fitting AN914-2.

SB-13 Ercoupe Change of Aileron Control Stop

09/13/2021Univair
Steps to provide a more positive locking action on the aileron control stop.

SB-13A Ercoupe Supplement - Change of Aileron Control Stop

09/13/2021Univair
Supplement to Ercoupe Service Bulletin No. 13 Change of Aileron Control Stop.

SB-14 Ercoupe Rudder Bellcrank Seizures

09/14/2021Univair
Eliminating the possibilities of a rudder bellcrank seizure caused by the bakelite bushing that has expanded due to moisture within the bushing.

SB-14 Ercoupe Engine Cowl Hinge

09/13/2021Univair
Means of preventing the hinge pins from vibrating loose and moving forward into the propeller.

SB-15 Ercoupe Fuel System - Overflow Line

09/13/2021Univair
Procedure for replacing the fuselage gas tank overflow line due to the imperial brass compression sleeve having necked the line causing it to fail.

SB-16 Ercoupe Replacement of Magnesium Die Cast Nose Wheel

09/13/2021Univair
Procedures for replacing Magnesium Die Case Nose Wheel with a Permanent Mold Aluminum Alloy Nose Wheel.

SB-17 Ercoupe Baggage Compartment Zipper Lock

09/13/2021Univair
It has been found necessary to provide a positive lock on the zipper at the bottom of the baggage compartment to eliminate the possibility of it opening while in flight, and having articles fall into the controls.