AD 47-32-18
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
Failure of the sprocket cotter pin or washer on the aileron idler sprocket clevis bolt could result in loss of aileron control.
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Required Actions
Remove the washer and cotter pin from the clevis bolt, lubricate the bearing surface of the clevis pin with oil, and reinstall with a new cotter pin (AN 380-3-3). Bellanca Service Bulletin No. 9 may be used as an alternative method of compliance by installing a grease fitting.
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Compliance Time
Prior to October 15, 1947, and after each 25 hours of operation.
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 airplanes with serial numbers 1075 and up.
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Federal Register Abstract
Sprocket Cotter Pin
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-32-18.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-32-18 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 Airplanes Subject: Sprocket Cotter Pin 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Aircraft Corporation Model: 14-13 | 14-13-2 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-32-18 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-32-18 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-32-18 BELLANCA: (Was Service Note 1 of AD-773-5.) Applies to Models 14-13, 14-13-2 Serial Numbers 1075, and Up. Compliance required prior to October 15, 1947, and after each 25 hours of operation. Remove the washer and cotter pin from the clevis bolt which holds on the aileron idler sprocket located at the top center of the control yoke and back off the sprocket. Lubricate the entire bearing surface of the clevis pin with oil. Reinstall sprocket and washer, and safety with new cotter pin of same type (AN 380-3-3). (Bellanca Service Bulletin No. 9 covers the same subject, and the installation of a grease fitting to avoid removing the sprocket.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-32-18.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-32-18 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 Airplanes Subject: Sprocket Cotter Pin 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: 47-32-18 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-32-18 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-32-18 BELLANCA: (Was Service Note 1 of AD-773-5.) Applies to Models 14-13, 14-13-2 Serial Numbers 1075, and Up. Compliance required prior to October 15, 1947, and after each 25 hours of operation. Remove the washer and cotter pin from the clevis bolt which holds on the aileron idler sprocket located at the top center of the control yoke and back off the sprocket. Lubricate the entire bearing surface of the clevis pin with oil. Reinstall sprocket and washer, and safety with new cotter pin of same type (AN 380-3-3). (Bellanca Service Bulletin No. 9 covers the same subject, and the installation of a grease fitting to avoid removing the sprocket.) FOOTER:
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