AD 47-32-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect fixed ballast installation may result in an out-of-limit center of gravity range.
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Required Actions
Install the correct amount of fixed ballast as specified in Bell Service Bulletin 47C27, following the instructions in the Bulletin.
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Compliance Time
next 25-hour inspection after September 15, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model 47B helicopters, serial numbers 2 Through 6 and 8 Through 28
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Federal Register Abstract
Ballast Installation
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-32-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-32-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Helicopters Subject: Ballast Installation 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Effective Date: Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-32-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-32-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-32-02 BELL: (Was Mandatory Note 2 of AD-1H-1.) Applies Only to Model 47B Serial Numbers 2 Through 6 and 8 Through 28. Compliance required not later than next 25-hour inspection after September 15, 1947. The correct amount of fixed ballast for the Model 47B helicopters, as listed in Bell Service Bulletin 47C27, dated June 25, 1947, should be installed in accordance with the instructions also contained in that Bulletin. Compliance is required in order that the correct center of gravity range may be maintained. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-32-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-32-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Helicopters Subject: Ballast Installation 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: 47-32-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-32-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-32-02 BELL: (Was Mandatory Note 2 of AD-1H-1.) Applies Only to Model 47B Serial Numbers 2 Through 6 and 8 Through 28. Compliance required not later than next 25-hour inspection after September 15, 1947. The correct amount of fixed ballast for the Model 47B helicopters, as listed in Bell Service Bulletin 47C27, dated June 25, 1947, should be installed in accordance with the instructions also contained in that Bulletin. Compliance is required in order that the correct center of gravity range may be maintained. FOOTER:
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