AD 60-10-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47G, and 47H1 Helicopters

AD Number
60-10-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: May 10, 1960

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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.

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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.

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