AD 54-24-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E and 47G Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47B3 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E and 47G Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47D | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E and 47G Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47D1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E and 47G Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47E | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E and 47G Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47G | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E and 47G Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Improper installation of the antitorque pedal assembly for dual controls could lead to loss of antitorque control.
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Required Actions
Install two stop assemblies, part number 47-722-165-1, to preclude improper installation of the antitorque pedal assembly.
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Compliance Time
next 25-hour inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, and 47G helicopters except serial numbers 1286, 1287, 1294, 1295, and 1299 and subsequent.
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Federal Register Abstract
Antitorque Pedal Stops
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AD Final Rules - DRS_54-24-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 54-24-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E and 47G Helicopters Subject: Antitorque Pedal Stops Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47B | 47B3 | 47D | 47D1 | 47E | 47G Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 54-24-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 54-24-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E and 47G Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 54-24-01 BELL: Applies to All Models 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G Except 47G Serial Numbers 1286, 1287, 1294, 1295, and 1299 and Subsequent. Compliance required no later than next 25-hour inspection. In order to preclude improper installation of antitorque pedal assembly for dual controls, install two stop assemblies, P/N 47-722-165-1. (Bell Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 98 dated October 29, 1954, covers this same subject and outlines the details for the installation.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_54-24-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 54-24-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E and 47G Helicopters Subject: Antitorque Pedal Stops Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47B | 47B3 | 47D | 47D1 | 47E | 47G 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: 54-24-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 54-24-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E and 47G Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 54-24-01 BELL: Applies to All Models 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G Except 47G Serial Numbers 1286, 1287, 1294, 1295, and 1299 and Subsequent. Compliance required no later than next 25-hour inspection. In order to preclude improper installation of antitorque pedal assembly for dual controls, install two stop assemblies, P/N 47-722-165-1. (Bell Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 98 dated October 29, 1954, covers this same subject and outlines the details for the installation.) FOOTER:
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