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December
27, 1988
SERVICE
LETTER #14
SUBJECT
E-33 ALUMINUM REAR SPINNER BULKHEADS
TO:
Kitfox™ OWNERS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS 2 THROUGH 263, PLUS NUMBERS 278, 279,
280, 281
FROM:
DENNEY AEROCRAFT COMPANY
There
have been several recently reported incidences of cracks appearing in the rear
spinner bulkhead around the E-73 spinner/prop space. In two instances, the
entire spinner assembly has become detached.
We
are currently testing an new thicker bulkhead (1/8”
instead of 1/l6” aluminum material) to replace the old E-33 bulkhead. When
satisfactory tests results are achieved with this new E-33A spinner bulkhead it
will be made available at no charge to all Kitfox™ owners upon receipt of their
old style E-33 bulkhead.
UNTIL
TESTING IS COMPLETED. REMOVE THE E-31 SPINNER
CONE BEFORE FURTHER FLIGHT!
After
installing the new spinner, always check the spinner and spinner bulkhead before
each flight as part of your preflight inspection.