Thank you very much for the detailed explanation Genghis!! I will be getting my self a copy of the type certificate for my plane and look forward to learning more about my bird. Considering that I’ve seen checklists with more information then the POH I have.
As for the repairs that were done to the tail of my Luscombe We were able to order “factory new” fin & rudder, only a few of the old parts had to be used: ruder horn, light and inspection covers. I do spend a lot of time in my plane and this incident has played with the confidence I have for all aircraft. I am sure my wariness will subside in time. I do believe that if I land up as a fatality in a TSB report. The reason will be MY error or my lack of skill & knowledge to deal with a standard emergency.
Two days after the tail on my plane broke I rented a C-150 from a local flight school to get some work done. 2.3 hours into the flight I had a partial engine failure: power loss, extreme vibration and some awful noises. First thought when that happened was !!!!! this will be easy. I limped it back to the airport (5nm) without even a distress call and returned it to the flight school.
Genghis thanks again for your insight
PT