Updated Articles

  1. SM-59A Ercoupe Assembly and Installation of Rudder Pedals

    A placard titled "INTENTIONAL SPINS PROHIBITED," must be installed in full view of the pilot on all 415-C or CD Ercoupes that have rudder pedals.
  2. SM-59 Ercoupe Assembly and Installation of Rudder Pedals

    In keeping with the many requests we have had for rudder pedal installations in the Ercoupe, we are now adding SK-21 Rudder Pedal Kit to our long list of optional equipment and accessories.
  3. SM-58A Ercoupe Outer Panel Inspection and Repair

    Service Memorandum #58, issued in May 1950, called attention to the necessity of properly maintaining Ercoupe wings. At this time we believe it desirable to reiterate these instructions.
  4. SM-58 Ercoupe Outer Panel Inspection and Repair

    Improper maintenance of the wing fabric causing wing panel failures, resulting in serious Ercoupe accidents.
  5. SM-57 Rev A Ercoupe Aileron Balance Weight Removal

    Aileron balance weights, in addition to being a maintenance problem, might present a flight hazard if permitted to become loose and remain that way.
  6. SM-56 Rev A Ercoupe Checking of Control System Play

    Methods for inspection of control surfaces for cracks and excessive play and checking controls for excessive movement.
  7. SM-55A Ercoupe Installation of Trim Tab Stop and Springs

    Instructions and materials list for the installation of elevator trim tab stops and springs on early Ercoupes.
  8. SM-55 Ercoupe Inspection of Trim Tab Actuating Wire

    Failure of the trim tab actuating wire directly in front of the tab control horn, has been reported. Failure of the wire in flight may cause the elevator to flutter.
  9. SB 5-46 Luscombe Battery Cable Clip

    Installation of battery cable clip to preclude possible short circuiting of the battery cable.
  10. SB Luscombe Rudder Horn Inspection

    Inspection of 18432 rudder horn for excessive wear and elongation of eyebolt attachment holes.