AD 47-32-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
The existing pawl stop, part number 47-722-059-1, may not properly secure the tail rotor control pedal adjustment mechanism, leading to potential improper operation.
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Required Actions
Replace the existing pawl stop with modified pawl stop part number 47-722-057-1. Check and adjust the length of each pedal adjustment mechanism to 4 27/64 inches with tolerances +000, -1/32 inch, measured from the center of the AN 329-41 pin to the lower end of the pawl.
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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 with serial numbers 2 Through 6, 10 Through 17, and 20 Through 22.
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Federal Register Abstract
Tail Rotor Control Pedal
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-32-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-32-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Helicopters Subject: Tail Rotor Control Pedal 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Effective Date: Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-32-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-32-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-32-03 BELL: (Was Mandatory Note 3 of AD-1H-1.) Applies Only to Model 47B Serial Numbers 2 Through 6, 10 Through 17, and 20 Through 22. Compliance required not later than next 25-hour inspection after September 15, 1947. To insure proper operation of the tail rotor control pedal adjustment mechanism at all times, replace the existing pawl stop, P/N 47-722-059-1 in each pedal assembly with a modified pawl stop, P/N 47-722-057-1. Check length of each pedal adjustment mechanism and adjust if necessary to 4 27/64 inches, tolerances +000, -1/32 inch, measured from the center of the pedal adjustment mechanism assembly AN 329-41 pin to lower end of pawl. (Bell Service Bulletin 47C23 dated April 10, 1947, also covers this subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-32-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-32-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Helicopters Subject: Tail Rotor Control Pedal 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: 47-32-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-32-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-32-03 BELL: (Was Mandatory Note 3 of AD-1H-1.) Applies Only to Model 47B Serial Numbers 2 Through 6, 10 Through 17, and 20 Through 22. Compliance required not later than next 25-hour inspection after September 15, 1947. To insure proper operation of the tail rotor control pedal adjustment mechanism at all times, replace the existing pawl stop, P/N 47-722-059-1 in each pedal assembly with a modified pawl stop, P/N 47-722-057-1. Check length of each pedal adjustment mechanism and adjust if necessary to 4 27/64 inches, tolerances +000, -1/32 inch, measured from the center of the pedal adjustment mechanism assembly AN 329-41 pin to lower end of pawl. (Bell Service Bulletin 47C23 dated April 10, 1947, also covers this subject.) FOOTER:
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