AD 47-21-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sky Enterprises, Inc. | RC-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The existing backfire screen on the flexible hot air tube may fail to prevent backfires, leading to potential interference with the carburetor air duct or the old screen.
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Required Actions
Remove existing backfire screen from the flexible hot air tube, install new type screen with flush end, and securely attach it to prevent interference with the carburetor air duct or old screen.
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Compliance Time
not later than the next 25 hours of operation subsequent to July 1, 1947, and in any case not later than September 1, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft, serial numbers 5 to 125, inclusive.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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