AD 49-13-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 and 14-13-3 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 and 14-13-3 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 and 14-13-3 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the landing gear drag strut due to overstressing or insufficient fitting strength at the rear wing spar attachment.
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Required Actions
Weld a 0.065 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/8 4130 steel plate (Bellanca P/N 7560) at the forward intersection of the two channel sections for serial numbers 1060-1567 and 1570-1573. Install a suitable stop at the lower end of the landing gear retracting screw to limit drag strut travel for all serial numbers prior to 1589.
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Compliance Time
July 1, 1949
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2, and 14-13-3 airplanes with serial numbers 1060 through 1567, 1570 through 1573, and all serial numbers prior to 1589.
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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Drag Strut
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AD Final Rules - DRS_49-13-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 49-13-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 and 14-13-3 Airplanes Subject: Landing Gear Drag Strut Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Model: 14-13 | 14-13-2 | 14-13-3 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 49-13-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 49-13-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 and 14-13-3 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 49-13-02 BELLANCA: Applies to Models 14-13, 14-13-2 and 14-13-3 Aircraft As Indicated by Serial Numbers Below. Compliance required by July 1, 1949. 1. (Applies to Serial Numbers 1060 through 1567, and 1570 through 1573.) In order to strengthen the fitting on the rear wing spar to which the landing gear drag strut attaches, Bellanca P/N 7560, a 0.065 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/8 4130 steel plate should be welded in place at the forward intersection of the two channel sections. (Bellanca Service Bulletin No. 18 covers this same subject.) 2. (Applies to all Serial Numbers prior to 1589.) In order to prevent overstressing the landing gear drag strut, a suitable stop should be provided at the lower end of the landing gear retracting screw. The stop should be so installed and adjusted as to limit the drag strut travel to that necessary to fully extend the gear. (Bellanca Service Bulletin No. 24 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_49-13-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 49-13-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 and 14-13-3 Airplanes Subject: Landing Gear Drag Strut Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Model: 14-13 | 14-13-2 | 14-13-3 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: 49-13-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 49-13-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 and 14-13-3 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 49-13-02 BELLANCA: Applies to Models 14-13, 14-13-2 and 14-13-3 Aircraft As Indicated by Serial Numbers Below. Compliance required by July 1, 1949. 1. (Applies to Serial Numbers 1060 through 1567, and 1570 through 1573.) In order to strengthen the fitting on the rear wing spar to which the landing gear drag strut attaches, Bellanca P/N 7560, a 0.065 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/8 4130 steel plate should be welded in place at the forward intersection of the two channel sections. (Bellanca Service Bulletin No. 18 covers this same subject.) 2. (Applies to all Serial Numbers prior to 1589.) In order to prevent overstressing the landing gear drag strut, a suitable stop should be provided at the lower end of the landing gear retracting screw. The stop should be so installed and adjusted as to limit the drag strut travel to that necessary to fully extend the gear. (Bellanca Service Bulletin No. 24 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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