AD 60-10-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47B3 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47D | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47D1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47E | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47G | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47G-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47H-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47J | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47K | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the scissor lever pivot bolts due to excessive wear.
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Required Actions
Inspect the scissor lever pivot bolts AN 174-31 and bolt holes in the brackets of the collective pitch sleeve weld assembly P/N 47-150-117-5 for wear. Replace bolts if diameter is less than 0.2465 inch before next flight. Install bushings P/N 47-150-260-3 and new bolts within 25 hours' time in service if bolt holes exceed 0.2550 inch. Reinspect bolts and holes every 25 or 100 hours' time in service depending on hole diameter, and after bushing installation, inspect every 300 hours' time in service.
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Compliance Time
Prior to June 30, 1960, except for 47E and 47K which must comply prior to August 15, 1960. For Model 47G2 serial numbers listed, compliance is required by September 2, 1960.
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, 47H1, 47G2 (serial numbers 1327 through 2467, 2469, 2470, 2472 through 2477, 2556 through 2558), 47J (serial numbers 1420 through 1776 except those with Kit No. 47-3410-1 installed), 47E, and 47K. All serial numbers for other models.
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Federal Register Abstract
Scissor Lever Bolts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-10-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-10-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1 Helicopters Subject: Scissor Lever Bolts Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: May 10, 1960 Citation Publish Date: 05/10/1960 Effective Date: Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47B | 47B3 | 47D | 47D1 | 47E | 47G | 47G-2 | 47H-1 ...Show more 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: 60-10-01 CITATION: [Federal Register: May 10, 1960] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-10-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-10-01 BELL: Amdt. 146 Part 507 Federal Register May 10, 1960. Applies to All Helicopter Models: 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1, all Serial Numbers; 47G2 Serial Numbers 1327 Through 2467, 2469, 2470, 2472 Through 2477, 2556 Through 2558; 47J Serial Numbers 1420 Through 1776 (Except For Helicopters On Which Kit No. 47-3410-1 (333SI) Has Been Installed); 47E, and 47K. Compliance required as indicated except Model 47G2, Serial Numbers 2451, 2452, 2457, 2459 through 2467, 2469, 2470, 2472 through 2477, 2556 through 2558, for which compliance date is September 2, 1960. As the result of a number of recent failures of the scissor lever pivot bolts due to excessive wear, the following is required unless already accomplished. (a) Prior to June 30, 1960, except 47E and 47K as to which compliance is required prior to August 15, 1960, inspect the scissor lever pivot bolts, AN 174-31, and bolt holes in the brackets of the collective pitch sleeve weld assembly, P/N 47-150-117-5 for wear. Wear limits and reinspection intervals are specified in the following items (1), (2), (3), and (4). (1) If the diameter of the two AN 174-31 bolts is less than 0.2465 inch in any area, bolts must be replaced prior to next flight. (2) If the diameter of the bolt holes in the brackets of the collective pitch sleeve assembly is 0.2550 inch or more, install four bushings, P/N 47-150-260-3 or equivalent, and new AN 174-31 bolts within the next 25 hours' time in service. (3) If the diameter of the bolt holes in the brackets of the collective pitch sleeve assembly is between 0.2500 and 0.2550 inch, the bolts and bolt holes must be reinspected dimensionally every 25 hours' time in service until bushings P/N 47-150-260-3 are installed. (4) If the diameter of the bolt holes in the brackets of the collective pitch sleeve assembly is 0.2500 inch or less, the bolts and bolt holes must be reinspected dimensionally every 100 hours' time in service until bushings P/N 47-150-260-3 are installed. (b) Upon installation of the bushings P/N 47-150-260-3, the bolts and bushing holes must be inspected every 300 hours' time in service thereafter. (c) Upon installation of the four bushings, P/N 47-150-260-3, designate the reworked collective pitch sleeve weld assembly as P/N 47-150-117-21. (Bell Service Bulletin No. 129SB, dated March 18, 1960, covers this same subject.) Revised July 15, 1960. Revised August 19, 1960. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-10-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-10-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1 Helicopters Subject: Scissor Lever Bolts Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: May 10, 1960 Citation Publish Date: 05/10/1960 Effective Date: Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47B | 47B3 | 47D | 47D1 | 47E | 47G | 47G-2 | 47H-1 ...Show more 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: 60-10-01 CITATION: [Federal Register: May 10, 1960] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-10-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-10-01 BELL: Amdt. 146 Part 507 Federal Register May 10, 1960. Applies to All Helicopter Models: 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1, all Serial Numbers; 47G2 Serial Numbers 1327 Through 2467, 2469, 2470, 2472 Through 2477, 2556 Through 2558; 47J Serial Numbers 1420 Through 1776 (Except For Helicopters On Which Kit No. 47-3410-1 (333SI) Has Been Installed); 47E, and 47K. Compliance required as indicated except Model 47G2, Serial Numbers 2451, 2452, 2457, 2459 through 2467, 2469, 2470, 2472 through 2477, 2556 through 2558, for which compliance date is September 2, 1960. As the result of a number of recent failures of the scissor lever pivot bolts due to excessive wear, the following is required unless already accomplished. (a) Prior to June 30, 1960, except 47E and 47K as to which compliance is required prior to August 15, 1960, inspect the scissor lever pivot bolts, AN 174-31, and bolt holes in the brackets of the collective pitch sleeve weld assembly, P/N 47-150-117-5 for wear. Wear limits and reinspection intervals are specified in the following items (1), (2), (3), and (4). (1) If the diameter of the two AN 174-31 bolts is less than 0.2465 inch in any area, bolts must be replaced prior to next flight. (2) If the diameter of the bolt holes in the brackets of the collective pitch sleeve assembly is 0.2550 inch or more, install four bushings, P/N 47-150-260-3 or equivalent, and new AN 174-31 bolts within the next 25 hours' time in service. (3) If the diameter of the bolt holes in the brackets of the collective pitch sleeve assembly is between 0.2500 and 0.2550 inch, the bolts and bolt holes must be reinspected dimensionally every 25 hours' time in service until bushings P/N 47-150-260-3 are installed. (4) If the diameter of the bolt holes in the brackets of the collective pitch sleeve assembly is 0.2500 inch or less, the bolts and bolt holes must be reinspected dimensionally every 100 hours' time in service until bushings P/N 47-150-260-3 are installed. (b) Upon installation of the bushings P/N 47-150-260-3, the bolts and bushing holes must be inspected every 300 hours' time in service thereafter. (c) Upon installation of the four bushings, P/N 47-150-260-3, designate the reworked collective pitch sleeve weld assembly as P/N 47-150-117-21. (Bell Service Bulletin No. 129SB, dated March 18, 1960, covers this same subject.) Revised July 15, 1960. Revised August 19, 1960. FOOTER:
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