AD 47-32-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Helicopters

AD Number
47-32-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.)

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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.)

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