AD 62-23-02

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters

AD Number
62-23-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: October 23,1962
Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47B Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47B3 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47D Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47D1 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47E Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47G Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47G-2 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47G-2A Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47G-2A-1 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47G-3 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47G-3B Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47G-3B-1 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47G-3B-2 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47G-3B-2A Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47G-4 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47G-4A Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47G-5 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47G-5A Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47H-1 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47J Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47J-2 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47J-2A Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
aircraft Scotts-Bell 47 Inc 47K Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Excessive wear and evidence of impending failure of the main rotor mast thrust bearing have occurred.

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Required Actions

Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date, conduct a close visual inspection of the engine oil filter every 25 hours. If metal particles are found, locate and eliminate the contaminant source, inspect and overhaul engine and transmission components as prescribed, inspect and replace the main rotor mast thrust bearing (P/N 47-130-110-1) if unserviceable, and clean the engine oil filter before reinstalling.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 25 hours' time in service following the effective date of this AD and thereafter at periods not to exceed 25 hours

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Affected Aircraft

Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model 47, 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1 equipped with Main Rotor Mast Thrust Bearing, P/N 47-130-110-1.

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Federal Register Abstract

Main Rotor Mast Thrust Bearing

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AD Number:
62-23-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
Subject:
Main Rotor Mast Thrust Bearing
Status:
Current
Citation:
Federal Register: October 23,1962
Citation Publish Date:
10/23/1962
Effective Date:
10/29/1962
Make:
Scotts-Bell 47 Inc
Model:
47 | 47B | 47B3 | 47D | 47D1 | 47E | 47G | 47G-2 | 47G-2A | 47G-2A-1 | 47G-3 | 47G-3B | 47G-3B-1 | 4...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: 62-23-02
CITATION:   [Federal Register: October 23,1962]

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   62-23-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 29, 1962.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
62-23-02 BELL: Amdt. 498 Part 507 Federal Register October 23, 1962. Applies to Model 47 Series Helicopters Equipped with Main Rotor Mast Thrust Bearing, P/N 47-130-110-1.

Compliance required as indicated.

Excessive wear and evidence of impending failure of the main rotor mast thrust bearing have occurred. To preclude progression of bearing deterioration to a hazardous degree, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 25 hours' time in service following the effective date of this AD and thereafter at periods not to exceed 25 hours, conduct a close visual inspection of the engine oil filter.

(b) If metal particles are found during any inspection of the engine oil filter, the following shall be accomplished prior to further flight:

(1) The source of the contaminant shall be located and eliminated and other components of the engine and transmission which may be jeopardized by metal particles shall be inspected and overhauled as prescribed by the appropriate Bell maintenance manual; and

(2) The main rotor mast thrust bearing, P/N 47-130-110-1, shall be thoroughly inspected and replaced with a like component if found not to be in a serviceable condition.

(c) Clean engine oil filter carefully before reinstalling.

NOTE: For the purpose of this AD, the operations outlined under (a) and (c) are considered to be preventive maintenance and may, therefore, be accomplished by persons specified in Section 18.10(c) of the Civil Air Regulations.

This directive effective October 29, 1962.

Revised September 16, 1966.

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AD Number:
62-23-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters
Subject:
Main Rotor Mast Thrust Bearing
Status:
Current
Citation:
Federal Register: October 23,1962
Citation Publish Date:
10/23/1962
Effective Date:
10/29/1962
Make:
Scotts-Bell 47 Inc
Model:
47 | 47B | 47B3 | 47D | 47D1 | 47E | 47G | 47G-2 | 47G-2A | 47G-2A-1 | 47G-3 | 47G-3B | 47G-3B-1 | 4...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: 62-23-02
CITATION:   [Federal Register: October 23,1962]

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   62-23-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47 Series Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 29, 1962.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
62-23-02 BELL: Amdt. 498 Part 507 Federal Register October 23, 1962. Applies to Model 47 Series Helicopters Equipped with Main Rotor Mast Thrust Bearing, P/N 47-130-110-1.

Compliance required as indicated.

Excessive wear and evidence of impending failure of the main rotor mast thrust bearing have occurred. To preclude progression of bearing deterioration to a hazardous degree, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 25 hours' time in service following the effective date of this AD and thereafter at periods not to exceed 25 hours, conduct a close visual inspection of the engine oil filter.

(b) If metal particles are found during any inspection of the engine oil filter, the following shall be accomplished prior to further flight:

(1) The source of the contaminant shall be located and eliminated and other components of the engine and transmission which may be jeopardized by metal particles shall be inspected and overhauled as prescribed by the appropriate Bell maintenance manual; and

(2) The main rotor mast thrust bearing, P/N 47-130-110-1, shall be thoroughly inspected and replaced with a like component if found not to be in a serviceable condition.

(c) Clean engine oil filter carefully before reinstalling.

NOTE: For the purpose of this AD, the operations outlined under (a) and (c) are considered to be preventive maintenance and may, therefore, be accomplished by persons specified in Section 18.10(c) of the Civil Air Regulations.

This directive effective October 29, 1962.

Revised September 16, 1966.

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