AD 47-32-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14- 13, 14-13-2 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14- 13, 14-13-2 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improper positioning of the inspection covers on the top surface of each wing at the landing gear retracting sprocket can cause malfunctioning of the gear retracting mechanism. The spring clips, if installed with clips running in a chordwise direction, may bear against the chain and force it off the sprocket, jamming the system.
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Required Actions
Inspect the inspection covers on the top surface of each wing for proper installation. Paint arrows on the cover and wing surface so that the arrows point toward each other when the spring clips run spanwise.
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Compliance Time
prior to October 15, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 Serial Numbers 1060 and up
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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Inspection Covers
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-32-17.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-32-17 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14- 13, 14-13-2 Airplanes Subject: Landing Gear Inspection Covers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Model: 14-13 | 14-13-2 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-32-17 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-32-17 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14- 13, 14-13-2 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-32-17 BELLANCA: (Was Mandatory Note 7 of AD-773-5.) Applies to Models 14- 13, 14-13-2 Serial Numbers 1060, and Up. Compliance required prior to October 15, 1947. Improper positioning of the inspection covers on the top surface of each wing at the landing gear retracting sprocket can cause malfunctioning of the gear retracting mechanism. This cover is held in place by two spring clips, and if the cover is installed with the clips running in a chordwise direction, it is possible that the ends of the clips will bear against the chain and force it off the sprocket, jamming the system. Inspect the covers on your airplane for proper installation, and paint arrows on the cover and wing surface so that the arrows point toward each other when the spring clips run spanwise. (Bellanca Service Bulletin No. 10 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-32-17.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-32-17 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14- 13, 14-13-2 Airplanes Subject: Landing Gear Inspection Covers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Model: 14-13 | 14-13-2 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-32-17 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-32-17 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14- 13, 14-13-2 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-32-17 BELLANCA: (Was Mandatory Note 7 of AD-773-5.) Applies to Models 14- 13, 14-13-2 Serial Numbers 1060, and Up. Compliance required prior to October 15, 1947. Improper positioning of the inspection covers on the top surface of each wing at the landing gear retracting sprocket can cause malfunctioning of the gear retracting mechanism. This cover is held in place by two spring clips, and if the cover is installed with the clips running in a chordwise direction, it is possible that the ends of the clips will bear against the chain and force it off the sprocket, jamming the system. Inspect the covers on your airplane for proper installation, and paint arrows on the cover and wing surface so that the arrows point toward each other when the spring clips run spanwise. (Bellanca Service Bulletin No. 10 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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