This post is a collection of all LCP activities to date.
Identified all Van's orders by order number and date, including empennage, wings, fuselage, and all parts orders. Verified the following:
1. Original empennage kit did not include any LCPs.
2. Both L and R elevators were rebuilt using potential LCPs for certain components, including the following; E-703 End Rib (L&R), E-704 Counterbalance Rib (L&R), E-606PP Elevator Trim Spar (L Only), E-720H5 Elevator Stiffeners (L Only), E-709End Root Rib Right (R Only). All parts are "Replacement Recommended" by Vans except E-720H5.
3. Original wing order did not include any LCPs.
4. Original fuselage order does include LCPs. Still TBD whether any components in the QB portion itself contain LCPs. Per Vans communication, November 2, 2021 was the first date that there were "Parts Being Produced." This was before any LCPs. April 29, 2022 was "Parts in Transit to Assembly Facility." There were LCPs in inventory between these first two dates. Approximately 16 LCPs were identified existing non-built inventory. They are all identified as "Acceptable for Use."
5. The footwell outside webs, already built, show signs of cracking at several rivets. All other built assemblies, including F-830-1 Seat Floor, F-831-1 Right Seat Floor, Floor Stiffeners, and front and rear seatback assemblies were 100% inspected under 30X magnification and showed no sign of an cracks or abnormalities. All of these components were identified as "Acceptable for Use."