Federal A1500 Skis

[1938BF50]

Found an old Repair and Alteration record dated 12/22/45 describing installation of "new type Federal A1500 skis" and noting compliance with "AD696-1 Mandatory note 3". I can't find ref to this AD in the FAA site. Anyone know what this AD covers? Thanx

[NY86]

Re: Federal A1500 Skis

A-696 is the Taylorcraft TCDS. Section -I pertains to the BC. the current version does not have a "mandatory note 3". Note 3 reads: "Required placard adjacent to shutoff valve of right and left wing tanks: “Refill main tank in level flight only”."

Probably not what they were referring to...

[Guest]

Re: Federal A1500 Skis

Found an old Repair and Alteration record dated 12/22/45 describing installation of "new type Federal A1500 skis" and noting compliance with "AD696-1 Mandatory note 3". I can't find ref to this AD in the FAA site. Anyone know what this AD covers? Thanx

The airworthiness directives from the CAA were labeled AD-#-#.

I have only two. One is AD-700-1 and it has a section on Federal SC2 skis.

Wondering if by back tracking with that info a new a AD/TCDS CD I can figure out how those older ads got transformed into current data.

Will try.

Dave

[Guest]

Re: Federal A1500 Skis

Here is what I found so far, no references to AD-696-1 but to AD-696-3.

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14 CFR Part 39

AD 46-36-01



CONTINENTAL Models A-65, A-75, A-80 Series Engines
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46-36-01 CONTINENTAL: (Was Mandatory Note 8 of AD-675-2: 11 of AD-728-1; 2 of AD-751-1; 1 of AD-761-2; 6 of AD-718-6; 9 of AD-737-1; 1 of AD-759-3; 11 of AD-729-1; 8 of AD-720-1; 2 of AD-611-1; 9 of AD-725-1; 11 of AD-691-1; 9 of AD-703-1; 5 of AD-740-1; 9 of AD-725-1; 10 of AD-694-4; 6 of AD-709-1; 8 of AD-730-2; 8 of AD-746-1; and 11 of AD-696-3.) Applies to Aeronca 65-CA; 65-TC, 65-TAC, YO-58; O-58A, O-58B, SO-58B; 11AC; Air Products (Erco) 415-C, 415-CD; CallAir S-1A; Champion 7AC, S7AC; Commonwealth (Rearwin) 175, 180, 185; Northwestern (Porterfield) CP-65, CS-65; 75C; Piper AE-1, HE-1; J3C-65, J3C-65S; J4, J4A, J4A-S; J4E; J5A, J5A-80, J5C; Silvaire (Luscombe) 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E; Stinson HW-75, 10; Superior (Culver) LCA; Taylorcraft DC-65, DCO-65; Universal (Taylorcraft) BC, BCS, BC-65, BCS-65, BC12-65, BCS12-65, BC12-D, BC12-D1, BCS12-D1 Airplanes Having Continental A-65 Series Engines With Serial Numbers From 3456658 to 4109568, Inclusive; or Continental A-65, A-75, or A-80 Series Engines Which Have Had A-21422 Piston Pins or New 3-Ring Pistons Installed Since September 25, 1945.
Compliance required immediately if possible, but in any event not later than 50 hours of engine operation after August 27, 1946.
A certain percentage of piston pins installed in engines of the above numbers and distributed as replacement parts are subject to failure without warning. The weakness of these pins cannot be detected by normal inspection methods. Piston pin breakage can result in complete engine failure. It is the owner's responsibility to avoid this risk by making the changes outlined in (a) and (b) at the earliest possible time.
(a) Replace piston pin P/N A-21422 (0.626 inch inside diameter) with thick wall piston pin No. A-25127 (0.5945 inch inside diameter). The engine manufacturer has given assurance that every possible effort will be made to supply the required quantity of replacement piston pins.
(b) Simultaneously with (a), all pistons should be examined for skirt cracks and the necessity for rework of the bottom rib. This rework involves reducing the height of the rib until it is at least 1/16-inch wide and rounding all sharp corners.
(c) As an acceptable alternate to (a) and (b), cam ground pistons, P/N 40731, which necessitate using piston pins of greater outside diameter, may be installed. This change will likewise remove the possibility of piston pin failure and piston skirt cracking.
(Continental Motors Service Bulletin M46-6 covers this same subject.)


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AD 47-16-03



Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft
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47-16-03 TAYLORCRAFT: (Was Mandatory Note 11 of AD-700-1: Mandatory Note 12 of AD-699-1; and Mandatory Note 13 of AD-696-3.) Applies to All Models BC, BF, and BL Series Aircraft.

Compliance required immediately.

Inspect wing strut attachment fittings on lower fuselage longerons for cracks or evidence of poor weld. If cracks or defects are found, the fitting should be replaced or reinforced.


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AD 47-13-02



Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models BC-65, BCS-65, BC12-65, BCS12-65, BC12-D, BCS12-D, and BCS12-D1 Aircraft
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47-13-02 TAYLORCRAFT: (Was Service Note 1 of AD-696-3.) Applies to Models BC-65, BCS-65, BC12-65, BCS12-65, BC12-D, BCS12-D, BCS12-D1 Aircraft.

Inspection required each 25 hours of engine operation.

This inspection applies only to fuel hose bearing white dash lines and having end fittings marked "CAA, SNA (date)". Examine the two flexible fuel lines to determine whether the hose inner liner has collapsed or failed thus causing a restriction to the flow of fuel. Particular attention should be given to the hose close to the fittings on the fuel strainer. Defective hose appears soft or spongy when squeezed with the fingers. Any defective hose is to be replaced immediately.

(This information is contained, in part, in Taylorcraft Service Bulletin No. 60 dated June 14, 1946.)


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[Carl E. Carson]

Re: Federal A1500 Skis

I don't have any information on the AD's for skiis, but I do have a set of original drawings from Federal Aircraft Works, dated 10-1-1945, for installation of skiis, ski shock cords (bungee) and safety cables. This was drawn by a C.K.B. (person unknown) at Federal. Also I have a separate drawing for the Assembly Procedure for Clamp-on Safety Cables drawn by C.K.B. at Federal for the cable installation. (The plane drawing even looks like a Taylorcraft!!)

I can make copies to send out to those interested. They are 11" X 17" each and they will cost $3.00 for both which will cover the two reproduction costs, a large envelope and postage. Send me a check for that amount if interested along with your mailing address. Send to:

Carl Carson
3013 Tiperary Dr. NE
Cedar Rapids, Ia. 52402