Ercoupe and Forney

A synthetic liner used as a hose connection in the Engine Oil Breather System has been found to separate from the hose structure, interfering with proper engine ventilation and leading to oil leaks.

Turning propellers always present a dangerous situation. It is urged that precaution be taken and procedures established for safe deplaning of passengers.

Undesirable vibration occasionally occurs in the Ercoupe airplane and the cause has been traced to the nose landing gear.

Changes to prevent cracks occurring in the region of the uppermost rivet used to attach the stiffener to the side cowl.

The method now used for longitudinal trimming, in the present Ercoupe airplane, was adopted only after very careful consideration and with the thought that the safety quality of the plane would be definitely improved.

Installation of Oil Cooler Kits on Ercoupes without oil coolers.

Inspecting the forward stabilizer attaching bolts for tightness.

Installation instructions for starter, generator, voltage regulator and battery.

Covers the tightening of the propeller hub bolts on the Continental hub used with the Continental C-75 and C-85 engines.

All planes with effective serial numbers 1623 and up have the redesigned trim system installed. All planes shipped by rail will be shipped as follows.

Reports that a certain batch of Resistoflex was used in fuel systems which caused trouble. This batch, manufactured during third quarter of 1945, can be identified by marking LP-3-45.

List of materials used to create an abrasive walkway on the center section, and instructions for its application.

A change has been made to Memorandum No. 27 regarding the adhesive used to cement the walkway to the center section.

The Continental engines currently used in Ercoupes are furnished, in some cases, with the S.A.E. No. 1 flanged propeller mount. The transition from the tapered shaft to the flange shaft will not be applicable to any specific serial number of Ercoupe, or date.

Provisions for locking the sliding windows with or without the green sunshade.

Part No. 415-22001 (elevator assembly) becomes obsolete and is replaced by part No. 415-22017, an improved type of elevator assembly which incorporates a movable hinged section in the trailing edge.

Necessary redesign of certain parts of the fuel system due to operational difficulties and failures which have occurred in the field.

The brake pedal arm has been redesigned as a result of reported failures on this part in the field.

Describes a method of repair for aluminum fuel tanks, seam leakage or seepage.

Recommended alternative for sloshing material outlined in service memorandum 33.