AD 47-47-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sky Enterprises, Inc. | RC-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent reversal of propeller if propeller reverse control wire fails at control valve attachment
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Required Actions
Install spring between the reverse control link and the bracket supporting the reverse control
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Compliance Time
January 15, 1948
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Affected Aircraft
Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Propeller Reverse Control Spring
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-47-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-47-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft Subject: Propeller Reverse Control Spring Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Sky Enterprises, Inc. Model: RC-3 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-47-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-47-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-47-11 REPUBLIC: (Was Mandatory Note 14 of AD-769-2.) Applies to Model RC-3 Aircraft. Compliance required as soon as possible but in any event not later than January 15, 1948. To prevent inadvertent reversal of propeller if propeller reverse control wire fails at control valve attachment, install spring between the reverse control link and the bracket supporting the reverse control. (Seabee Service Bulletin No. 21 dated October 14, 1947, covers this subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-47-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-47-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft Subject: Propeller Reverse Control Spring Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Sky Enterprises, Inc. Model: RC-3 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: 47-47-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-47-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-47-11 REPUBLIC: (Was Mandatory Note 14 of AD-769-2.) Applies to Model RC-3 Aircraft. Compliance required as soon as possible but in any event not later than January 15, 1948. To prevent inadvertent reversal of propeller if propeller reverse control wire fails at control valve attachment, install spring between the reverse control link and the bracket supporting the reverse control. (Seabee Service Bulletin No. 21 dated October 14, 1947, covers this subject.) FOOTER:
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