AD 56-15-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47H1 Helicopters

AD Number
56-15-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47H-1 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47H1 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Tail boom skin cracking in the area of the aft ballast and inadequate clearance with the new aft ballast provision installation.

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Required Actions

Install Bell Kit No. 47-2406-1B for revised aft ballast provision and Bell Kit No. 47-2406-1A for Antitorque Control Pulley Brackets. Also install new tail rotor control cable assembly P/N NAS 302 R-66-5537.

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Compliance Time

as soon as possible, but not later than August 15, 1956

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Affected Aircraft

Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model 47H-1 Helicopters, Serial Numbers 1347 Through 1356

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