AD 58-09-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47J | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47J Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Main rotor blades may have cracks in the stainless steel leading edge or damage from hitting an object or contacting the universal joint cover, leading to blade failure.
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Required Actions
Remove and inspect main rotor blades that have contacted an object or caused over 1/4-inch indentation in the universal joint cover. Visually inspect -13 blades for cracks and return cracked blades to manufacturer. Remove all -9 blades and rework them to -13 configuration.
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Compliance Time
prior to next flight
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Affected Aircraft
Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model 47J Helicopters with 47-110-401-13 or 47-110-401-9 main rotor blades.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Rotor Blade Inspection
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AD Final Rules - DRS_58-09-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 58-09-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47J Helicopters Subject: Main Rotor Blade Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47J Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 58-09-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 58-09-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47J Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 58-09-01 BELL: Applies to Model 47J Helicopters. Compliance required prior to next flight. 1. All 47-110-401-13 main rotor blades known to have hit an object, or to have contacted the universal joint cover on the tail boom causing an indentation over 1/4-inch deep in the universal joint cover, must be removed from service for further detail inspection, and repair if necessary. Such internal inspections and repairs are to be made by the blade manufacturer. 2. Visually inspect the stainless steel leading edge of the -13 blades for cracks and remove cracked blades. No field repairs are authorized. Cracked blades are to be returned to the blade manufacturer for detail inspection and repair. 3. Remove all 47-110-401-9 main rotor blades. These blades must be reworked to the -13 configuration prior to return to service. CAA telegraphic instructions of April 28, 1958, covered this subject. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_58-09-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 58-09-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47J Helicopters Subject: Main Rotor Blade Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47J 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 58-09-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 58-09-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47J Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 58-09-01 BELL: Applies to Model 47J Helicopters. Compliance required prior to next flight. 1. All 47-110-401-13 main rotor blades known to have hit an object, or to have contacted the universal joint cover on the tail boom causing an indentation over 1/4-inch deep in the universal joint cover, must be removed from service for further detail inspection, and repair if necessary. Such internal inspections and repairs are to be made by the blade manufacturer. 2. Visually inspect the stainless steel leading edge of the -13 blades for cracks and remove cracked blades. No field repairs are authorized. Cracked blades are to be returned to the blade manufacturer for detail inspection and repair. 3. Remove all 47-110-401-9 main rotor blades. These blades must be reworked to the -13 configuration prior to return to service. CAA telegraphic instructions of April 28, 1958, covered this subject. FOOTER:
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