AD 47-21-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sky Enterprises, Inc. | RC-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Missing or improperly placed 'No Smoking' placard due to a production error.
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Required Actions
Place 'No Smoking' decalcomania in a conspicuous location in the airplane.
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Compliance Time
prior to July 1, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft Serial Numbers 66 to 239, Inclusive.
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Federal Register Abstract
"No Smoking" Placard
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-21-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-21-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft Subject: "No Smoking" Placard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Sky Enterprises, Inc. Model: RC-3 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-21-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-21-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-21-12 REPUBLIC: (Was Mandatory Note 2 of AD-769-2.) Applies to Model RC-3 Aircraft Serial Numbers 66 to 239, Inclusive. Compliance required prior to July 1, 1947. To correct a production error, place "No Smoking" decalcomania in a conspicuous location in the airplane. (Republic Seabee Service Bulletin No. 3 dated December 31, 1946, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-21-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-21-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft Subject: "No Smoking" Placard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Sky Enterprises, Inc. Model: RC-3 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-21-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-21-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-21-12 REPUBLIC: (Was Mandatory Note 2 of AD-769-2.) Applies to Model RC-3 Aircraft Serial Numbers 66 to 239, Inclusive. Compliance required prior to July 1, 1947. To correct a production error, place "No Smoking" decalcomania in a conspicuous location in the airplane. (Republic Seabee Service Bulletin No. 3 dated December 31, 1946, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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