Popular Articles

  1. SB-35A Ercoupe Aileron Pushrod and Inboard Aileron Inspection

    Undetected corrosion in the aileron pushrod tube may lead to failure of the tube, loss of control of the aileron and possible loss of control of the aircraft.
  2. SB 3-47 Luscombe Fin and Rear Spar Fitting Inspection

    Inspection for evidence of cracks and rework instructions of the vertical stabilizer attachment fitting.
  3. SL-74A Stinson Installation of Franklin 165hp Engine and Bungee

    Information on the installation of Franklin 6A4-165-B3 165hp engine and rudder bungee on Stinson 108 and 108-1 airplanes.
  4. AD 65-15-05 Elevator Control System

    Steps to prevent loss of the elevator control system as a result of worn clevis bolts.
  5. SB-36 Piper J-3 Inspection of Motor Mount

    Inspection of motor mount for cracks in the tubing near the welds, especially in the member from the top firewall bulkhead to the rear engine mounting bosses.
  6. Nitrate Covering for Propeller Blades

    In this article reprinted from the November 1946 issue of MODERN PLASTICS, author Sidney H. Fedan, Manager, Aeromatic Propeller Dept., Koppers Co., Inc., discusses the use of cellulose nitrate sheeting as cover on propeller blades.
  7. AD 48-05-04 Operator Limitations Placard

    Refers to the various Airplane Flight Manuals which are required equipment for landplane, skiplane, and seaplane, and must be carried in the aircraft at all times.
  8. SM-31 Ercoupe Fuel System Operation

    Necessary redesign of certain parts of the fuel system due to operational difficulties and failures which have occurred in the field.
  9. SL-362B Piper Modification of Windshield Top Attachment

    Material list and instructions to reinforce the area where the fabric attaches to the fuselage under the windshield top and/or directly over the rear edge of the windshield top attachment channel.
  10. SL-405 Piper PA-22 Inspection of Upper Nose Gear Oleo Bearing

    Reports have been received indicating that movement of the nose gear can be restricted due to binding of the upper nose gear oleo bearing due to lack of lubrication.