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Progressive failures of weld points in the landing gear.
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Installing an ash tray cover as an additional safety feature.
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Remove the auxiliary rudder stops to eliminate the possibility of the bellcrank flange catching on the bolt heads and locking the system.
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Examine immediately to ascertain that the fuel strainer is properly installed.
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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.
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Reports of internal corrosion found on Ercoupe aileron pushrod tubes.
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The tube clamps used to secure the muffler to the exhaust stacks have not been providing satisfactory service in that they permit the muffler to loosen and move around.
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Partial or almost complete loss of rudder control of one or both rudders due to partial failure of the rudder horn attachments.
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Steps to preclude loss of control of the airplane as a result of failed nicopress sleeves in the control system.
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Inspection of the stabilizer aluminum yoke casting, and if any cracks are apparent, the part should be replaced before further operation of the airplane.