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  1. SB-19 Alon/Forney/Mooney Fuel System Modifications

    Certain combinations of atmospheric conditions, aircraft attitudes, fuel levels and/or normal flight maneuvers, may result in a condition where fuel starvation can occur.
  2. SB-20 Alon/Forney/Mooney Cylinder Head Temperature Indicator

    Reports have been received indicating overheating of cylinder heads. To provide continuous indication of engine operating temperatures accomplish the following.
  3. SB-04 Alon Identification Plate Fastening

    Replace the four sheet metal screws attaching your aircraft identification plate on with rivets or blind rivets.
  4. SB-13 Alon Main Gear Alignment

    To eliminate the possibilities of main gear tire wear due to misalignment, the following methods may be used for checking and correction.
  5. SB-14 Alon Rudder Bellcrank Seizures

    The purpose of this bulletin is to eliminate the possibilities of a rudder bellcrank seizure caused by the bakelite bushing that has expanded due to moisture within the bushing.
  6. SB-15 Alon Exhaust Stack Failure

    It is recommended that within the next twenty-five hours the heat muff be removed and the welded areas around the stack junctions and at the cylinder attach flange be closely inspected.
  7. SB-29 Rev C Ercoupe Outer Wing Panel Inspection

    There have been field reports of severe corrosion in the outer wing panel structure of several aircraft. The most effective means of preventing corrosion damage is early identification and correction.
  8. SB-33 Rev A Ercoupe Fuel Shut Off Valve

    Reports of the wing tank fuel shut off valve, located inline prior to the fuel pump, being left in the “Closed” position during engine run-up and flight, resulting in engine ceasing to function properly upon fuel starvation.
  9. SL-01 Alon Returned Parts and Warranty Procedures

    Procedures for returning materials to Alon, Inc., McPherson, Kansas, are summarized.
  10. SM-03 Ercoupe Over-demonstrating

    Over-demonstrating the Ercoupe airplane (doing maximum performance maneuvers at minimum altitudes and at minimum speed) can lead to accidents.