AERONCA Memo M-19

M-19                                                  June 21 1937

    MEMORANDUM TO OWNERS OF AERONCA MODEL "K" TWO PLACE HIGH-WING MONOPLANE

    ITEM I - LANDNG GEAR

The torsion linkage (Nut Cracker) at the bottom of the landing gear oleo on
the subject model airplane has cracked at the ends of the welded seams on
several airplanes.

To prevent this cracking the linkage on later models has been welded on the
inside of the female ends for a distance of approximately 3/4 inch.

We recommend that the torsion linkage on your airplane be inspected for
cracks and if not welded on the inside of the flanges to have it welded as
soon as possible.


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ITEM II - ENGINE CARBURETOR

The fuel valve seat in the carburetor on several of our subject model
airplanes have come loose causng the engine to cut out.

In order to safety the carburetor fuel valve remove the lower half of the
carburetor.  Remove the float and float shaft.  Tighten the fuel valve seat
securely.  State with a small punch at the base of the threads.  Reassemble
and safety the carburetor.

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