AD/LUSCOMBE/2 Amdt 1 - Wing Spar Corrosion (Cth)

Luscombe Model 8 Series Aeroplanes

AD/LUSCOMBE/2 Amdt 1

Wing Spar Corrosion 3/98 DM

Applicability: Models 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, and T-8F (all serial numbers).

Requirement: 1. For all aircraft, inspect for intergranular corrosion in the areas of the front and rear spar extrusions of the wing installations and if corrosion is found, prior to further flight, replace the corroded part in accordance with the Compliance Procedures section, paragraph "1A. Fabric Covered Wings." or paragraph "2. Inspect" of The Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation Recommendation #2, dated 15 December 1993, REVISED 21, November 1995, whichever paragraph is applicable to the wing construction of the aircraft.

2. For aircraft with metal covered wings:

1. Install two additional wing inspection holes (left wing and right wing) using the Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation (DLAHF) Kit #8007, Wing Access and Inspection Kit, in accordance with the Compliance Procedures section, paragraphs "1B Metal Covered Wings.", (a), (a1.) to (a9.), and (b.) of The Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation Recommendation #2, dated 15 December 1993, Revised 21 November 1995; and

b. Modify the wing tip fairing using the DLAHF Kit #8007, Wing Access and Inspection Kit, in accordance with the Compliance Procedures section, paragraphs "1B Metal Covered Wings.", (c), and (c1.) to (c5.) of The Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation Recommendation #2, dated 15 December 1993, Revised 21 November 1995; or

c. an alternative method of compliance for the modifications required by (a) and (b) above may be accomplished in accordance with the procedures contained in the Appendix to this Directive.