AD 52-01-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B and 47B3 and 47D Helicopters

AD Number
52-01-03
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 and 47B3 and 47D Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47B3 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B and 47B3 and 47D Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47D Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B and 47B3 and 47D Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

The existing damper lever and link assemblies (P/N 47-140-158 and -159) may seize due to insufficient lubrication, leading to bearing failure.

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Required Actions

Replace the existing damper lever and link assemblies (P/N 47-140-158 and -159) with the 47-140-158-1 lever and 47-140-159-1 link assembly to provide adequate lubrication and prevent bearing seizure.

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Compliance Time

next 300-hour overhaul, but not later than March 1, 1952

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Affected Aircraft

Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model 47B, 47B3, and Model 47D helicopters serial numbers 1 to 100 inclusive

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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