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  1. AD 55-24-01 Corrosion Inspection

    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.
  2. AD 50-37-01 Fuel System Modifications

    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.
  3. AD 49-43-02 Stabilizer Spar Inspection

    Inspect for crushing of the stabilizer front spar and the aluminum alloy reinforcing spacers.
  4. AD 79-10-14 R1 Fuel Tank Venting

    Instructions to provide an alternate source of fuel tank venting in case of fuel tank vent obstruction by foreign material and/or sticking of the fuel vent valve.
  5. AD 82-07-02 Engine Crankcase Breather

    Steps to prevent the possible loss of elevator trim control.
  6. AD 69-15-03 Cracks in Muffler Assembly

    How to detect cracks in the muffler assembly in Cessna model airplanes incorporating Piper Muffler Assembly P/N 10308-00 with the installation of a Lycoming engine.
  7. AD 2002-16-04 Failure of Fuel Line Fittings or Gascolator

    Prevent failure of the fuel line fittings or the gascolator due to the current airplane design configuration. Such failure could result in a lack of fuel to the engine with consequent loss of control of the airplane.
  8. AD 59-25-05 Rudder Reinforcement

    Fatigue failures have continued to occur in the rudder main rib where the control horn is attached after installation of reinforcement plates.
  9. AD 59-05-04 Rear Spar Reinforcement

    Frequent failures of the rear spar center section due to cracking of the upper flange.
  10. AD 57-02-01 Rudder Horn Attachment

    Failures of the rudder horn attachments, attributed to improper ground handling technique rather than to unusual flight loads.