AD 47-51-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3C-R-1830-90C | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS C-47 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3C-S1C3G | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS C-47 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3C-S4C4G | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS C-47 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Carburetor icing due to insufficient use of the carburetor alcohol system, improper accessory cowling and engine fire seal clearance exceeding 1/4-inch, or inadequate cable tension below 30 pounds for the hot air door operation.
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Required Actions
Use the carburetor alcohol system, ensure accessory cowling and engine fire seal clearance does not exceed 1/4-inch, and rig the cable system for the hot air door to maintain 30 pounds tension.
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Compliance Time
not later than March 1, 1948
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company DC3C-R-1830-90C, DC3C-S1C3G, DC3C-S4C4G models, converted C-47 Series Aircraft with Ram Non-ram (Hydraulic) Type Carburetor Airscoop.
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Federal Register Abstract
Carburetor Airscoop
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-51-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-51-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS C-47 Series Aircraft Subject: Carburetor Airscoop Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC3C-R-1830-90C | DC3C-S1C3G | DC3C-S4C4G Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-51-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-51-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS C-47 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-51-12 DOUGLAS: Applies to All converted C-47 Series Aircraft With Ram Non-ram (Hydraulic) Type Carburetor Airscoop. To be accomplished not later than March 1, 1948. Compliance with the following items is necessary to preclude carburetor icing: 1. The carburetor alcohol system must be used. 2. The accessory cowling and engine fire seal must maintain not more than 1/4-inch clearance of the collector ring. 3. The cable system for operation of the hot air door must be rigged to 30 pounds tension. (Part B of Douglas Service Bulletin DC-3 No. 251 dated April 15, 1947, covers this same subject. Part A of the same Bulletin is not mandatory, but optional compliance may be accomplished when parts are available.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-51-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-51-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS C-47 Series Aircraft Subject: Carburetor Airscoop Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC3C-R-1830-90C | DC3C-S1C3G | DC3C-S4C4G Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-51-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-51-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS C-47 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-51-12 DOUGLAS: Applies to All converted C-47 Series Aircraft With Ram Non-ram (Hydraulic) Type Carburetor Airscoop. To be accomplished not later than March 1, 1948. Compliance with the following items is necessary to preclude carburetor icing: 1. The carburetor alcohol system must be used. 2. The accessory cowling and engine fire seal must maintain not more than 1/4-inch clearance of the collector ring. 3. The cable system for operation of the hot air door must be rigged to 30 pounds tension. (Part B of Douglas Service Bulletin DC-3 No. 251 dated April 15, 1947, covers this same subject. Part A of the same Bulletin is not mandatory, but optional compliance may be accomplished when parts are available.) FOOTER:
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