AD 47-32-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B and 47B3 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47B3 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B and 47B3 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
The aluminum alloy rivets in the tail rotor pitch adjustment rod assembly may fail, leading to loss of antitorque rotor control system strength.
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Required Actions
Replace the aluminum alloy rivets in the tail rotor pitch adjustment rod assembly with steel rivets at the next 100-hour teardown inspection.
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Compliance Time
next 100-hour teardown inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model 47B and 47B3 helicopters
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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