AD 70-11-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47B | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2 and 47H-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47B3 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2 and 47H-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47D | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2 and 47H-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47D1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2 and 47H-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47G | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2 and 47H-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47G-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2 and 47H-1 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47H-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2 and 47H-1 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the drag link equalizer horn due to improper casting material.
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Required Actions
Accomplish a one-time inspection for hardness as specified in Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 144 SB dated October 9, 1969. Remove and replace horns with hardness values below those specified in Part II of the same service bulletin before further flight.
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Compliance Time
within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, and 47H-1 helicopters equipped with wood main rotor blades and drag link equalizer horn P/N 47-120-167-1.
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Federal Register Abstract
Wood Main Rotor Blades
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-11-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-11-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2 and 47H-1 Helicopters Subject: Wood Main Rotor Blades Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/26/1970 Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47B | 47B3 | 47D | 47D1 | 47G | 47G-2 | 47H-1 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: 70-11-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-995 AD NUMBER: 70-11-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2 and 47H-1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 26, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-11-04 BELL: Amdt. 39-995. Applies to Bell Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47H-1 helicopters, and to any other helicopters, equipped with wood main rotor blades and drag link equalizer horn, P/N 47-120-167-1. Compliance required within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the drag link equalizer horn due to improper casting material, accomplish the one-time inspection for hardness as specified in Part I and Part II of Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 144 SB dated October 9, 1969. Before further flight remove and replace horns having hardness values below those specified in Part II of Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 144 SB. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Service Manager, Bell Helicopter Company, P. O. Box 482, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. These documents may also be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, FAA, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas, and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Southwest Region Office in Fort Worth, Texas. This amendment becomes effective June 26, 1970. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-11-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-11-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2 and 47H-1 Helicopters Subject: Wood Main Rotor Blades Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/26/1970 Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47B | 47B3 | 47D | 47D1 | 47G | 47G-2 | 47H-1 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: 70-11-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-995 AD NUMBER: 70-11-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bell Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2 and 47H-1 Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 26, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-11-04 BELL: Amdt. 39-995. Applies to Bell Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47H-1 helicopters, and to any other helicopters, equipped with wood main rotor blades and drag link equalizer horn, P/N 47-120-167-1. Compliance required within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the drag link equalizer horn due to improper casting material, accomplish the one-time inspection for hardness as specified in Part I and Part II of Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 144 SB dated October 9, 1969. Before further flight remove and replace horns having hardness values below those specified in Part II of Bell Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 144 SB. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Service Manager, Bell Helicopter Company, P. O. Box 482, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. These documents may also be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, FAA, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas, and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Southwest Region Office in Fort Worth, Texas. This amendment becomes effective June 26, 1970. FOOTER:
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