AD 47-21-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sky Enterprises, Inc. | RC-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Rivets at the forward end of the elevator control push-pull tube may be loose or improperly sized, leading to control surface malfunction.
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Required Actions
Inspect rivets for size, looseness, and replacement. Replace four 5/32-inch rivets with six 3/16-inch rivets (three per side evenly spaced). If four 3/16-inch rivets are installed but loose, replace loose rivets and add two more (one per side evenly spaced).
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Compliance Time
prior to July 1, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft, serial numbers 5 to 234 inclusive.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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