AD 48-11-05

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Series Helicopters

AD Number
48-11-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47B Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47B3 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B Series Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

The existing main rotor drag brace may fail due to insufficient strength, leading to loss of rotor control and possible separation of the main rotor blades.

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Required Actions

Install main rotor drag brace Bell P/N 47-110-146-2 in place of the existing part. Refer to Bell Service Bulletin 47C31 for compliance.

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Compliance Time

next 25-hour inspection

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Affected Aircraft

Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model 47B and 47B3 helicopters

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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