AD 53-01-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47D1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47D1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
The existing method of mounting the tail rotor gearbox assembly may distort the S10R bearing when tightening the existing clamp, creating a potential failure mode.
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Required Actions
Install sleeve P/N 47-640-058-1 on assembly 47-640-044-3. Replace clamping ring P/N 47-644-197-1 and clamp P/N 47-640-046-1 with the riveted sleeve.
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Compliance Time
at next 300-hour teardown inspection but not later than February 28, 1953
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Affected Aircraft
Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model 47D1 Helicopters, Serial Numbers 477 to 625, Inclusive
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Federal Register Abstract
Gearbox Mounting Sleeve
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AD Final Rules - DRS_53-01-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 53-01-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47D1 Helicopters Subject: Gearbox Mounting Sleeve Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47D1 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 53-01-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 53-01-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47D1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 53-01-01 BELL: Applies to Model 47D1 Helicopters, Serial Numbers 477 to 625, Inclusive. Compliance required at next 300-hour teardown inspection but not later than February 28, 1953. In order to improve the method of mounting the tail rotor gearbox assembly and to avoid the possibility of distorting the S10R bearing when tightening the existing clamp, install sleeve P/N 47-640-058-1 on assembly 47-640-044-3. Clamping ring P/N 47-644-197-1 and clamp P/N 47-640-046-1 are replaced by the riveted sleeve. (Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 90, Revision B, dated December 8, 1952, covers this same subject. Service Bulletin No. 90, Revision A, also covers the same subject but Revision B simplifies the installation and completes the parts called out.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_53-01-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 53-01-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47D1 Helicopters Subject: Gearbox Mounting Sleeve Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47D1 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 53-01-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 53-01-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47D1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 53-01-01 BELL: Applies to Model 47D1 Helicopters, Serial Numbers 477 to 625, Inclusive. Compliance required at next 300-hour teardown inspection but not later than February 28, 1953. In order to improve the method of mounting the tail rotor gearbox assembly and to avoid the possibility of distorting the S10R bearing when tightening the existing clamp, install sleeve P/N 47-640-058-1 on assembly 47-640-044-3. Clamping ring P/N 47-644-197-1 and clamp P/N 47-640-046-1 are replaced by the riveted sleeve. (Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 90, Revision B, dated December 8, 1952, covers this same subject. Service Bulletin No. 90, Revision A, also covers the same subject but Revision B simplifies the installation and completes the parts called out.) FOOTER:
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