AD 47-21-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sky Enterprises, Inc. | RC-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Fouling of the lower elevator cable on the elevator balance weight in the tail boom
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Required Actions
Incorporate Republic SK-17-14052-2 in the lower elevator control cable system, installed on the cross channel in the tail boom with existing bolts holding the two inboard rudder pulley brackets.
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Compliance Time
At the next 25-hour inspection or by August 1, 1947, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft Serial Numbers 5 to 500, Inclusive.
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Control Cable Guide
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-21-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-21-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft Subject: Elevator Control Cable Guide 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Date: Make: Sky Enterprises, Inc. Model: RC-3 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-21-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-21-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-21-14 REPUBLIC: (Was Mandatory Note 4 of AD-769-2.) Applies only to Model RC-3 Aircraft Serial Numbers 5 to 500, Inclusive. Compliance required at the next 25-hour inspection or by August 1, 1947, whichever occurs first. To prevent fouling of the lower elevator cable on the elevator balance weight in the tail boom, incorporate Republic SK-17-14052-2 in the lower elevator control cable system. This elevator control cable guide is installed on the cross channel, in the tail boom, with the existing bolts holding the two inboard rudder pulley brackets. (Republic Service Bulletin No. 14 dated March 31, 1947, covers the same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-21-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-21-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft Subject: Elevator Control Cable Guide 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: 47-21-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-21-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-21-14 REPUBLIC: (Was Mandatory Note 4 of AD-769-2.) Applies only to Model RC-3 Aircraft Serial Numbers 5 to 500, Inclusive. Compliance required at the next 25-hour inspection or by August 1, 1947, whichever occurs first. To prevent fouling of the lower elevator cable on the elevator balance weight in the tail boom, incorporate Republic SK-17-14052-2 in the lower elevator control cable system. This elevator control cable guide is installed on the cross channel, in the tail boom, with the existing bolts holding the two inboard rudder pulley brackets. (Republic Service Bulletin No. 14 dated March 31, 1947, covers the same subject.) FOOTER:
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