Ercoupe and Forney

Installation instructions and materials list to reinforce the rear center section beam with an additional stiffener angle, part number 415-13109.

Instructions for the installation of the Trim-O-Matic (T-O-M).

Failure of the trim tab actuating wire directly in front of the tab control horn, has been reported. Failure of the wire in flight may cause the elevator to flutter.

Instructions and materials list for the installation of elevator trim tab stops and springs on early Ercoupes.

Methods for inspection of control surfaces for cracks and excessive play and checking controls for excessive movement.

Aileron balance weights, in addition to being a maintenance problem, might present a flight hazard if permitted to become loose and remain that way.

Improper maintenance of the wing fabric causing wing panel failures, resulting in serious Ercoupe accidents.

Service Memorandum #58, issued in May 1950, called attention to the necessity of properly maintaining Ercoupe wings. At this time we believe it desirable to reiterate these instructions.

In keeping with the many requests we have had for rudder pedal installations in the Ercoupe, we are now adding SK-21 Rudder Pedal Kit to our long list of optional equipment and accessories.

A placard titled "INTENTIONAL SPINS PROHIBITED," must be installed in full view of the pilot on all 415-C or CD Ercoupes that have rudder pedals.

Information regarding the difficulties which may be experienced when trying to make a parachute jump from an Ercoupe.

Rework to improve the life of the outer cylinder for the steel nose gear, and the need for oversize pins to permit the salvaging of the outer cylinder in the Electrol strut.

Information on "ditching" operations in Ercoupes.

Difficulty in the rudder control system in which the shaft of the bellcrank assembly froze in the Bakelite bushing so that it made the rudder control difficult to operate.

A new service assembly has been developed and approved by the C.A.A. This assembly is designed to simplify repair of damage to the inboard end of the outer panel rear spar.

Method of repairing and reinforcing the tail cone of the Ercoupe fuselage where it is subject to damage when the tail is struck in an accident.

Malfunctioning of the automatic carburetor heat used on early Ercoupes causing the carburetor heat arm to be held in closed position when the throttle is opened, as well as preventing full throttle opening, resulting in a dangerous condition.

List of batteries eligible for installation in Ercoupe/Forney/Alon/Mooney M-10 aircraft.

Use of proper hydraulic fluid in early serial number Ercoupes.