AD 47-25-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Superior Aircraft Company | V | Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V-1 to V-130 |
Unsafe Condition
The nose gear drag link connection may not have the 3/4-inch diameter tube butted against the aft fitting, which could lead to structural failure of the nose gear assembly.
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Required Actions
Inspect the nose gear drag link connection. Replace the link or rework it if the 3/4-inch diameter tube does not butt the aft fitting.
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Compliance Time
prior to August 15, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
Culver Models V-1 to V-130, inclusive, serial numbers V-1 to V-130.
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Federal Register Abstract
Nose Gear Drag Link
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-25-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-25-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V-1 to V-130 Subject: Nose Gear Drag Link Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Superior Aircraft Company Model: V Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-25-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-25-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V-1 to V-130 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-25-03 CULVER: (Was Mandatory Note 5 of AD-778-2.) Applies Only to Serial Numbers V-1 to V-130, Inclusive. Compliance required prior to August 15, 1947. Inspect the nose gear drag link for the type of connection used to attach the aft fitting. The 3/4-inch diameter tube must butt the aft fitting. If otherwise, replace the link or rework accordingly. (Culver Service Bulletin No. 1 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-25-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-25-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V-1 to V-130 Subject: Nose Gear Drag Link Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Superior Aircraft Company Model: V 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: 47-25-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-25-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V-1 to V-130 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-25-03 CULVER: (Was Mandatory Note 5 of AD-778-2.) Applies Only to Serial Numbers V-1 to V-130, Inclusive. Compliance required prior to August 15, 1947. Inspect the nose gear drag link for the type of connection used to attach the aft fitting. The 3/4-inch diameter tube must butt the aft fitting. If otherwise, replace the link or rework accordingly. (Culver Service Bulletin No. 1 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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