AD 47-32-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Helicopter |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the stabilizer damper frame clamp due to insufficient clamping action allowing loosening of the main rotor mast.
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Required Actions
Rework the stabilizer damper frame clamp with a 1/16-inch saw cut as specified in Bell Service Bulletin No. 47C7 revised June 12, 1947.
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Compliance Time
next 100-hour inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model 47B serial numbers 2 through 13.
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Federal Register Abstract
Stabilizer Damper Clamp
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-32-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-32-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Helicopter Subject: Stabilizer Damper Clamp Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-32-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-32-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Helicopter ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-32-01 BELL: (Was Mandatory Note 1 of AD-1H-1.) Applies Only to Model 47B Serial Numbers 2 Through 13. Compliance required at next 100-hour inspection. Rework the stabilizer damper frame clamp with a 1/16-inch saw cut, as shown in Bell Service Bulletin No. 47C7, revised June 12, 1947, in order to permit a clamping action which will prevent the loosening of the subject part of the main rotor mast. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-32-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-32-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Helicopter Subject: Stabilizer Damper Clamp Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-32-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-32-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Helicopter ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-32-01 BELL: (Was Mandatory Note 1 of AD-1H-1.) Applies Only to Model 47B Serial Numbers 2 Through 13. Compliance required at next 100-hour inspection. Rework the stabilizer damper frame clamp with a 1/16-inch saw cut, as shown in Bell Service Bulletin No. 47C7, revised June 12, 1947, in order to permit a clamping action which will prevent the loosening of the subject part of the main rotor mast. FOOTER:
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