Models Affected: ERCOUPE | FORNEY | ALON | MOONEY
From the FAA:CE-14-03.pdf SAIB Wing Spar Damage
source: UNIVAIR
Forney Service Bulletin regarding Spinner installation FSB 101
Forney Service Bulletin regarding engine breather tube re-routing FSB 108
The following service publications apply to Ercoupe and Forney aircraft as noted in the "Applicability" column below. Click the link in the left hand column to open the PDF document in a new window.
| KEY: | SM = Service Memo | ASB, FSB, SB = Service Bulletin | EIL = Information Letter |
| Publication | Applicability | System | Issue Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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415 |
Operations |
- |
Over-demonstrating |
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S/N 113 thru 362 |
Exhaust |
11/27/1945 |
Engine Exhaust Muffler and Cabin Heater |
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415 |
Engine |
- |
Engine Oil Breather Hose Connections |
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415 |
Operations |
- |
Safety Warning - Stepping Into Prop |
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S/N 113 thru 1122 |
Landing Gear |
- |
Vibration - Nose Landing Gear Strut and Wheel |
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415 |
Cowling |
- |
Reinforcement of Engine Side Cowls |
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S/N 1 thru 212 |
Control |
Rev. 1/6/2006 |
Longitudinal Trim Device |
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S/N 233 and later |
Engine |
- |
Oil Cooler Installation - Continental Engine |
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415 |
Airframe |
- |
Inspection of Stabilizer Attaching Bolts |
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|
415 |
Electrical |
- |
Installation of Starter, Generator, Voltage Regulator and Battery |
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S/N 113 and later |
Engine |
- |
Propeller Hub Bolts Torque |
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S/N 1623 and later |
Misc. |
- |
Box Car Shipment of S/N 1623 and Up |
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A/C delivered before June 15, 1946 |
Engine |
- |
Resistoflex Flexible Fuel and Oil Line Hoses |
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S/N 1000 and later |
Airframe |
- |
Walkways |
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S/N 1000 and later |
Airframe |
- |
Change to Memo 27 |
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415 |
Engine |
- |
Crankshaft End Change |
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S/N 113 thru 1113 |
Cabin |
- |
Locking For Cabin Windows |
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|
415 |
Control |
- |
Elevator Trim Tab Anchor |
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|
415 |
Fuel |
- |
Fuel System Operation |
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S/N 1 thru 2722 |
Brake |
- |
Brake Pedal Arm 415-33438, Effect of Change |
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415 |
Fuel |
- |
Repair of Aluminum Fuel Tanks |
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|
415 |
Fuel |
1/15/1954 |
Repair of Aluminum Fuel Tanks, New Sloshing Compound |
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|
415 |
Landing Gear |
- |
Inspection of Nose Gear Wheel |
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|
415 |
Rigging |
Rev. 1/6/2006 |
Rigging |
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415-E and F |
Rigging |
Rev. 9/1/2008 |
Rigging |
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|
415 |
Cowling |
- |
Cowling Fastener Change - Dzus to Camloc |
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|
415-C |
Propeller |
- |
Appendix A - Propeller Performance Data |
|
 SM-38 |
S/N 113 thru 2122 | Control | - | Trim Tab Control Installation |
| SM-39 |
S/N 813 thru 2622 | Fuel | - | Aluminum Fuel Tanks Replacing Ternplate Tanks |
| SM-40 |
415 | Electrical | - | Starter Control Clearances |
| SM-41 |
415 | Landing Gear | - | Rebuilding of Nose Landing Gear Assembly |
| SM-42 |
S/N 1 thru 3642 | Fuel | - | Rerouting of Fuel Pump Lines |
| SM-43 |
S/N 2633 thru 3467 | Fuel | - | Modification of Aluminum Fuel Tanks and Lines |
| SM-44 |
S/N 113 and later | Electrical | - | Electrical System Care and Maintenance |
| SM-45 |
S/N 1 thru 112 | Wing | - | Outer Panel Leading Edge Skin Dents |
| SM-46 |
415 | Control | - | Relubrication of Sealed Bearings |
| SM-47 |
S/N 1 thru 3622 | Cabin | - | Reinforcement of Seat Back Assembly |
| SM-49 |
S/N 113 thru 4729 | Control | - | Inspection of Control Column Assembly |
| SM-49A |
S/N 113 thru 4729 | Control | 9/26/1950 | Detailed Inspection of Control Column Assembly |
| SM-50 |
S/N 813 thru 2622 | Fuel | - | Installation of Replacement Aluminum Wing Tanks |
| SM-51 |
415 | Landing Gear | - | Installation of 500x5 and 600x6 Nose Wheel |
| SM-52 |
415 | Fuel | - | Torque Applied to Tighten Carburetor Nipple, AN911-2 |
| SM-53A |
S/N 1 thru 4868 | Wing | - | Center Section Spar Reinforcement |
| SM-54 |
415-C and CD | Control | - | Installation of Trim-O-Matic |
| SM-55 |
415 | Control | - | Inspection of Trim Tab Actuating Wire |
| SM-55A |
S/N 4869 and up | Control | - | Installation of Trim Tab Stop and Springs |
| 415 | Control | Revised 9/1/2008 | Checking of Control System Play | |
| 415 | Wing | Revised 9/1/2008 | Aileron Balance Removal | |
| SM-58 |
415 | Fabric/Finishing | - | Outer Panel Inspection and Repair - Fabric |
| SM-58A |
415 | Fabric/Finishing | 2/12/1953 | Outer Panel Inspection and Repair - Fabric |
| SM-59 |
415 | Control | - | Assembly and Installation of Rudder Pedals |
| SM-59A |
415-C and CD | Operations/Placards | - | Assembly and Installation of Rudder Pedals |
| SM-60 |
415 | Operations | 3/6/1951 | Parachuting From Ercoupes |
| SM-61 |
415 | Landing Gear | 5/2/1951 | Overhaul of Steel and Electrol Nose Gear Outer Cylinder |
| SM-62 |
415 | Operations | 3/15/1952 | "Ditching" of Ercoupes |
| SM-63 |
415 | Control | 4/8/1952 | Friction Report in Rudder Control |
| SM-64 |
415 | Wing | 11/13/1952 | Repair of Outer Panel Rear Spar Assembly |
| SM-65 |
415 | Airframe | - | Tail Cone Repair Method |
| SM-66 |
415 | Electrical | 2/14/1955 | Maintenance of Old Style Carburetor Heat Box Assembly |
| SM-67 |
415 | Electrical | 5/9/2005 | Eligible Batteries |
| SM-68 |
415-C, S/N 1 thru 812 | Landing Gear | 6/13/2012 | Hydraulic Fluid Compatibility |
| SB-07 |
S/N 113 thru 1306 | Control | - | Aileron Control System Load Testing |
| SB-08 |
S/N 123 thru 423 | Electrical | - | Battery Box Drain Tube Length |
| SB-09 |
S/N 513 tru 1412 | Exhaust | - | Muffler Tube Clamp |
| SB-11 |
S/N 213 thru 1123 | Control | - | Elevator Trim Unit Handle Crank Shaft and Worm Wheel Shaft - Keying of |
| SB-12 |
S/N 213 thru 1123 | Fuel | - | Fuel System - Carburetor Elbow |
| SB-13 |
415 | Control | - | Change of Aileron Control Stop |
| SB-13A |
415 | Control | - | Change of Aileron Control Stop |
| SB-14 |
S/N 133 thru 2162 | Cowling | - | Engine Cowl Hinge |
| SB-15 |
S/N 2623 thru 2994 | Fuel | - | Fuel System - Overflow Line (Erco part no. 415-48162) |
| SB-16 |
415 | Landing Gear | - | Nose Wheel Casting Replacement |
| SB-17 |
S/N 113 thru 4399 | Cabin | - | Baggage Compartment Zipper Lock |
| SB-18 |
S/N 113 thru 2037 | Airframe | - | Reinforcement of Center Section Belly Skin |
| SB-19 |
S/N 113 thru 2749 | Engine | - | Modification of Filter Assembly |
| S/N 113 thru 3784 | Wing | 9/1/2008 | Reinforcement of Ailerons | |
| SB-22 |
415 | Electrical | - | Modification of Battery Box |
| SB-23 |
S/N 113 thru 3335 | Control | - | Modification of Rudder |
| SB-24B |
415 | Fuel | 1/29/2002 | Replacement of Aluminum Fittings Between Carburetor and Steel or Brass Fittings |
| SB-25 |
415 | Control | 7/31/1953 | Inspection of Control Column |
| SB-26 |
415 | Control | 1/12/1979 | Inspection of Rudder Horn Attachment |
| SB-27 |
415 | Wing | 10/12/1987 | Wing Tip Inspection |
| 415 | Fuel | 3/17/2009 | Inspection of Fuel Gauge Cork and Tank Slosh | |
| 415 | Wing | 7/8/1999 | Inspection of Outer Wing Panel | |
| SB-30 |
415 | Exhaust | 9/13/1999 | Inspection of Muffler |
| 415 | Wing | 6/14/2002 | Inspection of Wing Center Section | |
| SB-32 |
415 | Wing | 10/18/2005 | Inspection of Wing Center Section |
| 415, Forney, Alon, Mooney | Fuel | 3/4/2012 | Fuel Shut Off Valve | |
| SB-34 |
415-C, 415-CD, 415-D | Control | 1/4/2013 | Elevator Control Horn Inspection |
| SB-35 |
All Ercoupe 415 series, Forney F-1, F-1A | Control | 3/25/2013 | Aileron Pushrod and Control Horn Inspection |
| FSB-103 |
S/N 4425 and up | Landing Gear | 6/1/1959 | Nose Gear Scissor Attaching Bolts No. 415-34330 |
| FSB-105 |
S/N 1 thru 3335 | Control | 7/1/1959 | Modification of Rudder |
| FSB-109 |
S/N 1 thru 5714 | Fuselage | 2/4/1960 | Addition of Drain Holes |
| FSB-111 |
S/N 113 thru 5714 | Fuel | 2/8/1960 | Fuel System Modification for Drainage |
| EIL-1 |
415-C and CD | Misc. | 1/1/1956 | Conversion of 415-C and 415-CD to 415-D |
| EIL-2 |
415-C | MIsc. | - | Flight Manual, 415-C |
| EIL-3 |
415-G | Misc. | - | Cruise Control Tables |
| ASB-14 |
S/N 1 thru 5714 | Control | 2/3/1967 | Rudder Bellcrank Seizures |
The following service publications apply to the Alon and Mooney aircraft models as noted below in the "Applicability" column. Click the link in the left hand column to open the PDF document in a new window.
| KEY: | SB = Service Bulletin | SL = Service Letter | SM = Service Memo |
|
Publication |
Applicability |
System |
Issue Date |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
S/N A-2 thru A-13 |
Engine |
3/26/1965 |
C-90-16F Continental Engine Breather Fitting |
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S/N A-2 thru A-8 |
Engine |
3/26/1966 |
Alternate Air Source for A 48220 Breather Tube |
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S/N A-2 thru A-8 |
Electrical |
3/26/1965 |
Wire Change in Generator to Regulator Wiring |
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S/N A-2 thru A-3 |
Misc. |
3/26/1965 |
Indentification Plate Fastening |
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S/N A-2 thru A-8 |
Engine |
4/1/1965 |
Stapling of Engine Baffles |
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A2 Series |
Landing Gear |
2/17/1966 |
Prevention of Foreign Matter Contaminating Wheel Bearings |
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S/N A-2 thru A-84 |
Cowling |
4/5/1966 |
Eliminate Possible Cracking of Skin Around Camloc Fasteners and Reinforcement on Engine Cowling Door |
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S/N A-2 thru A-144 |
Fuel |
4/21/1966 |
Wing Fuel Tank Filler Cap Rework |
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S/N A-90 thru A-159 |
Exhaust |
4/22/1966 |
Provide Vertical Support for Exhaust Stacks by Adding an Exhaust Support Spring |
|
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S/N A-2 and up |
Fuel |
5/3/1966 |
More Frequent Inspection of Fuselage Fuel Tank |
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S/N A-2 and up |
Control |
8/23/1966 |
Prevention of Control Surface Hinge Pin Loss |
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S/N A-2 thru A-204 |
Fuel |
10/4/1966 |
Fuel Line Re-routing |
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S/N A-2 and up |
Landing Gear |
10/19/1966 |
Main Gear Toe-In/Toe-Out Alignment (Single Spring Leaf Type MLG) |
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Ercoupe and Forney |
Control |
2/3/1967 |
Rudder Bellcrank Seizures |
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S/N A-2 thru A-226 |
Exhaust |
4/14/1967 |
R/H Exhaust Stack Failures |
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F1-A S/N 5764, A-2 thru A-245, A2-A S/N B-246 thru B-302 |
Fuel |
- |
Fuel System Modifications |
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A-2 Models, A2-A thru S/N B-291 |
Electrical |
- |
Modification of Tail Position (White) Light Installation |
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F-1 and F1-A with C-90 and MA-3-SPA Carburetor F1-A S/N 5764, A-2 thru A-245, A2-A S/N B-246 thru B-298 Mooney M-10 |
Fuel |
- |
Carburetor and Fuel System Modifications |
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F-1 and F1-A with C-90 and MA-3-SPA Carburetor A-2 thru A-245, A2-A S/N B-246 thru B-299 Mooney M-10 S/N 690001 thru 690011 and 700001 thru 700050 |
Engine |
- |
Installation of Cylinder Head Temperature Indicator |
|
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All A-2, A2-A and Mooney M-10 |
Wing |
7/8/1999 |
Mandatory Outer Wing Panel Inspection |
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415, Forney, Alon, Mooney |
Fuel |
3/5/2012 |
Fuel Shut Off Valve Position Inspection |
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Alon A-2, A-2A, and Mooney M-10 |
Control | 3/25/2013 |
Aileron Pushrod and Control Horn Inspection |
|
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A2 Series |
Misc. |
- |
Returned Parts and Warranty Program Procedures |
|
|
A2 Series |
Misc. |
11/7/1966 |
Service Letter/Bulletin Compliance Record |
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|
A2 Series |
Instrumentation |
2/6/1967 |
Returned Goods (Instruments) |
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Ercoupe and Forney |
Control |
3/1/1967 |
Installation of Nylon Bearings in Rudder Bellcrank |