Luscombe

Luscombe 8 Series

SB Luscombe Rigging Instructions For Metal Wings

09/15/2021Univair
Rigging instructions for Model 8 Silvaire with metal wings.

SB Luscombe Rudder Horn Inspection

09/15/2021Univair
Inspection of 18432 rudder horn for excessive wear and elongation of eyebolt attachment holes.

SB Luscombe Square Fin Attach Fitting

09/15/2021Univair
Inspection of front fin attachment fitting for looseness on aircraft with square tip fin.

SB Luscombe Square Stabilizer Rework

09/15/2021Univair
Rework required to permit interchangeability of new type (square tip) stabilizer with old elevators.

SB-01 Luscombe Lost Revs in Continental 50

09/14/2021Univair
A loose exhaust manifold caused the Continental "50" to drop 125 revs. Tightening the manifold instantly recovered the lost power.

SB-01 Silvaire Clevis Pins in Elevator Controls

09/15/2021Univair
Changes for the purposes of flight safety enhancement regarding clevis pins in the flight control system.

SB-02 Silvaire Jack Strut Clevis Failure

09/15/2021Univair
Failure of the rod end fitting on the lower end of the landing gear jack strut on the two piece landing gear.

SB-03 Silvaire Cable Rubbing Fuel Line

09/16/2021Univair
Correcting the condition of the aileron cable pulleys rubbing on the fuel line in the area of the wing root leading edge and the upper end of the forward door post.

SB-04 Luscombe Jack Strut Attach

09/15/2021Univair
Inspect for fatigue failure in the bulkhead to which the rear landing gear strut is bolted.

SB-04 Silvaire Exhaust System Failures

09/16/2021Univair
Corrective measures to prevent failure of the exhaust system.

SB-05 Luscombe Tail Tray Reinforcement

09/15/2021Univair
How to repair cracks in the tail tray (horizontal bulkhead located in the tail of the fuselage just under the horizontal stabilizer).

SB-06 Luscombe Elevator Cable Pulleys

09/15/2021Univair
Inspect elevator cables for signs of fraying; replace pulleys with ones of larger radius.

SB-07 Luscombe Fin Attach Fitting

09/15/2021Univair
Inspecting the the front fin attachment fitting for cracks around the weld at the fin end.

SB-08 Lucombe Trimming Bottom of Rudder

09/15/2021Univair
Modification to prevent the tailwheel from hitting the rudder.

SB 1-46 Luscombe Baffle Modifications for Better Cooling

09/15/2021Univair
Recommendations to insure proper cooling of the engine.

SB 1-48 Luscombe Decker Tailwheel Rudder Modification

09/15/2021Univair
Modifications to Decker 501A tail installation to prevent interference with the lower edge of the rudder under certain conditions.

SB 1-51 Luscombe Cable Fraying

09/15/2021Univair
Instructions on proper care of the airplane control system to reduce control cable fraying.

SB 2-46 Luscombe Gear Rework to Eliminate Toe In

09/15/2021Univair
Rework instructions for alignment of landing gear wheels.

SB 2-47 Luscombe Prop Spinner Installation

09/15/2021Univair
Installation of improved propeller spinner attachment.

SB 2-48 Luscombe Carburetor Heat Placard

09/15/2021Univair
Installation of placard to insure compliance with requirements of C.A.R. 04a, 651.