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  1. Sensenich Model Numbers and Their Meanings - 1955

    In devising a system of identification for fixed pitch propellers, Sensenich Corporation worked out a code system which not only identifies the propellers, but also describes them.
  2. AD 58-01-07 Control System Turnbuckles

    Inspection and reworking the turnbuckles to preclude the possibility of fork end failures in the control system.
  3. AD 99-26-05 Induction Air Filter

    Replacing Facet induction air filters (manufactured by the Purolator Products Company) due to cracking, splitting, crumbling, and deterioration.
  4. AD 49-16-02 Wing Fabric Inspection

    Steps to prevent wing fabric loosening along the upper surface of the front and rear spars in the area of the fuel tank causing a spoiler action.
  5. SB-24B Ercoupe Replacement of Aluminum Fittings Between Carburetor and Gascolator

    Replacement of aluminum fittings between carburetor and gascolator with steel or brass fittings, verification of gascolator braces, and installation of new gascolator.
  6. SL-349 Piper Adjustment of Engine Support Bushings

    Per Lycoming Division of Avco Corporation, it is permissible to use a torque value of 40 inch pounds to provide adequate tightness to maintain proper engine support in lieu of the linear dimension as previously specified.
  7. AD 49-11-02 Wing Attach Fitting

    To prevent failure of the rear fuselage-wing attachment fitting, reinforcement is to be accomplished by either of the following methods.
  8. AD 48-13-07 Turnbuckle Fork Replacement

    To eliminate interference and failure of the turnbuckle forks at the attachment points of the two elevator control cables to the horn located on the bottom of the control column, confirm that AN 161-16RS turnbuckle forks have been replaced by AN 160-16S forks.
  9. AD 57-22-01 Fire Prevention Rework

    Eliminate combustible material and possible ignition sources from the area aft of the firewall, underneath the forward cabin floor, to preclude possibility of inflight fires.
  10. SM-15 Ercoupe Vibration - Nose Landing Gear Strut and Wheel

    Undesirable vibration occasionally occurs in the Ercoupe airplane and the cause has been traced to the nose landing gear.