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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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Push-Pull Tube Rivets
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-21-13.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-21-13 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft Subject: Elevator Push-Pull Tube Rivets 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Date: Make: Sky Enterprises, Inc. Model: RC-3 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-21-13 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-21-13 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-21-13 REPUBLIC: (Was Mandatory Note 3 of AD-769-2.) Applies to Model RC-3 Aircraft Serial Numbers 5 to 234, Inclusive. Compliance required prior to July 1, 1947. Inspect the rivets of the forward end of the elevator control push-pull tube in front of the instrument panel for size, looseness and replacement as necessary. If the installation has been made with four 5/32-inch diameter rivets, replace with six 3/16-inch rivets (3 on each side evenly spaded). If four 3/16-inch diameter rivets are already installed and looseness exists, replace the loose rivets and install two additional 3/16-inch rivets (one on each side evenly spaced). (Republic Seabee Service Bulletin No. 6 dated January 16, 1947, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-21-13.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-21-13 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft Subject: Elevator Push-Pull Tube Rivets 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: 47-21-13 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-21-13 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-21-13 REPUBLIC: (Was Mandatory Note 3 of AD-769-2.) Applies to Model RC-3 Aircraft Serial Numbers 5 to 234, Inclusive. Compliance required prior to July 1, 1947. Inspect the rivets of the forward end of the elevator control push-pull tube in front of the instrument panel for size, looseness and replacement as necessary. If the installation has been made with four 5/32-inch diameter rivets, replace with six 3/16-inch rivets (3 on each side evenly spaded). If four 3/16-inch diameter rivets are already installed and looseness exists, replace the loose rivets and install two additional 3/16-inch rivets (one on each side evenly spaced). (Republic Seabee Service Bulletin No. 6 dated January 16, 1947, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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