48-31-01 GRUMMAN: Applies to G-44 and G-44A Aircraft.
To be accomplished by September 15, 1948.
Inspect upper terminal (P/N 17257-1) of stabilizer strut (P/N 17256) for cracks extending radially from the outside edge of the ears to the inside of the hole in which the shoulder bushings are pressed. Cracked terminals should be replaced with steel terminals. All terminals without cracks may be left in service if inspected every 100 hours.
(Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp. Service Bulletin No. 22 dated July 1, 1948, covers this same subject.)