AD 62-10-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47J | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47J Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the tubular spar at the Rollpin hole at B.L. 7.0 and fatigue cracking of the inboard rib of the elevators.
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Required Actions
Inspect elevators for cracks in tubular spar and inboard rib using 5-power magnifying glass. Modify with Bell Kit 47-3746-1/2 or FAA-approved equivalent if cracks found. If no cracks, install clevis pins per specified parts and reinspect every 50 hours until kit installed. Repair inboard rib by adding doubler or new rib if cracks found; otherwise reinspect every 50 hours until kit installed.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model 47J Helicopters, serial numbers 1420 through 1802, with Rollpins P/N 49-040-187-1750 or Clevis Pins P/N MS 20392-2-49, and End Rib P/N 47-267-453-1 (0.025-inch thick), excluding those with Bell Kit 47-3746-1 or 47-3746-2 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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