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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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