AD 48-01-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sky Enterprises, Inc. | RC-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive play in the elevator trim tab due to wear in the clevis pin hole of the horn, which could reduce control effectiveness.
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Required Actions
Inspect elevator trim tab for excessive play by measuring vertical movement of trailing edge. Ream clevis pin hole and install a 1/4 inch O.D. cadmium plated steel bushing if play exceeds 1/8 inch. Replace horn with a new one and install steel bushing if edge distance is below 5/32 inch.
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Compliance Time
By February 1, 1948, and at each 25-hour inspection until bushing is installed.
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Affected Aircraft
Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft as specified in Republic Seabee Service Bulletin No. 20 and Supplement No. 1.
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Trim Tab Bushing
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-01-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-01-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft Subject: Elevator Trim Tab Bushing 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Date: Make: Sky Enterprises, Inc. Model: RC-3 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 48-01-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-01-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-01-03 REPUBLIC: Applies to Model RC-3 Aircraft. Compliance required by February 1, 1948, and at each 25-hour inspection until bushing is installed. Inspect elevator trim tab for excessive play by holding control rod and measuring vertical movement of trailing edge. If play exceeds 1/8 inch, ream clevis pin hole in horn and press in a 1/4 inch O.D. cadmium plated steel bushing. If wear has reduced edge distance below 5/32 inch, a new horn with steel bushing should be installed. (Republic Seabee Service Bulletin No. 20 dated October 10, 1947, and Supplement No. 1 thereto dated November 10, 1947, contain detailed information on this subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-01-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-01-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft Subject: Elevator Trim Tab Bushing 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: 48-01-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-01-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-01-03 REPUBLIC: Applies to Model RC-3 Aircraft. Compliance required by February 1, 1948, and at each 25-hour inspection until bushing is installed. Inspect elevator trim tab for excessive play by holding control rod and measuring vertical movement of trailing edge. If play exceeds 1/8 inch, ream clevis pin hole in horn and press in a 1/4 inch O.D. cadmium plated steel bushing. If wear has reduced edge distance below 5/32 inch, a new horn with steel bushing should be installed. (Republic Seabee Service Bulletin No. 20 dated October 10, 1947, and Supplement No. 1 thereto dated November 10, 1947, contain detailed information on this subject.) FOOTER:
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