AD 58-17-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47J | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47J Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the 47-110-287-9 counterweight bracket assembly
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Required Actions
Replace 47-110-287-9 counterweight bracket assemblies if they have accumulated 200 hours or more of service. The replacement must be done no later than August 31, 1958, and every 200 hours of service thereafter, following Maintenance and Overhaul Instruction Handbook and Bell Service Bulletin No. 127.
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Compliance Time
no later than August 31, 1958, and every 200 hours of service thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model 47J helicopters, all serial numbers
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Federal Register Abstract
Rotor Counterweight Bracket
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AD Final Rules - DRS_58-17-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 58-17-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47J Helicopters Subject: Rotor Counterweight Bracket 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Effective Date: Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47J Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185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: 58-17-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 58-17-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47J Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 58-17-01 BELL: Applies to All 47J Helicopters. Compliance required as indicated. To preclude the possibility of failure of the 47-110-287-9 counterweight bracket assembly, the service life of this part has been established at 200 hours. All 47-110-287-9 bracket assemblies which have accumulated 200 hours or more of service must be replaced no later than August 31, 1958, and every 200 hours of service thereafter. This replacement consists of the removal of the two 47-110-287-9 main rotor counterweight bracket assemblies and the installation of new counterweight bracket assemblies. Change and replace bracket assemblies in accordance with applicable instructions contained in the Maintenance and Overhaul Instruction Handbook. (Bell's Service Bulletin No. 127 SB dated July 14, 1958, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_58-17-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 58-17-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47J Helicopters Subject: Rotor Counterweight Bracket 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: 58-17-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 58-17-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47J Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 58-17-01 BELL: Applies to All 47J Helicopters. Compliance required as indicated. To preclude the possibility of failure of the 47-110-287-9 counterweight bracket assembly, the service life of this part has been established at 200 hours. All 47-110-287-9 bracket assemblies which have accumulated 200 hours or more of service must be replaced no later than August 31, 1958, and every 200 hours of service thereafter. This replacement consists of the removal of the two 47-110-287-9 main rotor counterweight bracket assemblies and the installation of new counterweight bracket assemblies. Change and replace bracket assemblies in accordance with applicable instructions contained in the Maintenance and Overhaul Instruction Handbook. (Bell's Service Bulletin No. 127 SB dated July 14, 1958, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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