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To prevent possible locking of aileron system at full throw, install carry-through bar between the ends of the aileron control chain.
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Rework attachment of windshield upper edge to insure that the windshield will not pull out at the top and alter airflow, seriously affecting operation of the airplane.
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Replacement of piston pin and plug assemblies to preclude the possibility of disintegration of the piston pin plugs, failure of pistons, and complete engine failure.
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Required inspections of the ailerons, aileron balance assembly, and aileron rigging for looseness or wear, and required repair or replacement of parts as necessary.
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Replacing leaky fuel tank with one made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy before the next flight.
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Inspection of control cables for continual fraying and failure in the control column assembly.
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Due to the possibility of a defective fitting on the upper end of the control column shaft in the aileron control system, the system should be tested to a load of 94 pounds.
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Replacing the original muffler on the serial numbers listed above with a new muffler.
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Extreme surface corrosion has been found to exist inside the fuselage spar carry through structures of Luscombe Series 8 aircraft, particularly in those airplanes located near coastal areas.
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Luscombe equipped with carburetor engines and fuselage fuel tanks without appropriate modifications to the fuel system may experience engine failure during takeoff and climb under low fuel conditions.