AD 47-41-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47B3 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The lateral cyclic control bungee spring jumper may jam the controls by falling down and becoming wedged against the tubular fuselage structure in the event of a bungee spring failure.
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Required Actions
Rivet Bell P/N 47-725-034-5 to the lateral bungee jumper using two AN 470-AD3-5 rivets spaced 3/16 inch apart to prevent jamming. Follow Bell Service Bulletin 47C34 dated July 16, 1947.
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Compliance Time
next 25-hour inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model 47B and 47B3 through serial number 60
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