AD 52-17-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13 Series Aircraft. |
| aircraft | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13 Series Aircraft. |
| aircraft | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13 Series Aircraft. |
| aircraft | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13-3W | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13 Series Aircraft. |
Unsafe Condition
Landing gear retracting chain malfunctionings due to lack of proper chain tension and absence of a chain guard.
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Required Actions
Install Bellanca P/N SK 491 or equivalent chain guard in both wings at the rear spar landing gear chain sprocket. Inspect and adjust chains for proper tension, ensuring they feel approximately as tight as aileron cables.
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Compliance Time
August 15, 1952, with chain tension inspections to be repeated at intervals not to exceed 100 hours.
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Model 14-13, 14-13-2, 14-13-3, and 14-13-3W aircraft.
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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Chain Guard
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AD Final Rules - DRS_52-17-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 52-17-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13 Series Aircraft. Subject: Landing Gear Chain Guard 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Model: 14-13 | 14-13-2 | 14-13-3 | 14-13-3W Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 52-17-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 52-17-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13 Series Aircraft. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 52-17-01 BELLANCA: Applies to All Model 14-13 Series Aircraft. Compliance required by August 15, 1952, with chain tension inspections to be repeated at intervals not to exceed 100 hours. In order to prevent landing gear retracting chain malfunctionings, install chain guard, Bellanca P/N SK 491 or equivalent (see Figures 2 and 3), in both wings at the rear spar landing gear chain sprocket. Chains should be inspected and adjusted for proper tension. When correctly adjusted, chains should feel approximately as tight as the aileron cables. FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 (Bellanca Service Bulletins No. 20, dated March 22, 1948, and No. 27, dated September 11, 1950, cover the same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_52-17-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 52-17-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13 Series Aircraft. Subject: Landing Gear Chain Guard 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 | 14-13-3W 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: 52-17-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 52-17-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13 Series Aircraft. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 52-17-01 BELLANCA: Applies to All Model 14-13 Series Aircraft. Compliance required by August 15, 1952, with chain tension inspections to be repeated at intervals not to exceed 100 hours. In order to prevent landing gear retracting chain malfunctionings, install chain guard, Bellanca P/N SK 491 or equivalent (see Figures 2 and 3), in both wings at the rear spar landing gear chain sprocket. Chains should be inspected and adjusted for proper tension. When correctly adjusted, chains should feel approximately as tight as the aileron cables. FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 (Bellanca Service Bulletins No. 20, dated March 22, 1948, and No. 27, dated September 11, 1950, cover the same subject.) FOOTER:
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