AD 91-20-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47G-2 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47G-2A | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47G-2A-1 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47G-3 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47G-3B-1 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47G-3B-2 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47G-3B-2A | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47G-4 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47G-4A | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47G-5 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47G-5A | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47J | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47J-2 | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters |
| aircraft | Scotts-Bell 47 Inc | 47J-2A | Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main rotor (M/R) grip could result in loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the main rotor grip to determine if it has one of the specified serial numbers listed in the AD. If installed, remove and replace with a serviceable part.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Models 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A helicopters with main rotor grip part number 47-120-252-11 installed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Rotor Grip
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-20-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-20-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-ASW-11 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G...Show more Subject: Main Rotor Grip Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/14/1991 Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47G-2 | 47G-2A | 47G-2A-1 | 47G-3 | 47G-3B-1 | 47G-3B-2 | 47G-3B-2A | 47G-4 | 47G-4A | 47G-5 | 47G-5...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: 91-20-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-ASW-11 AMENDMENT: 39-8044 AD NUMBER: 91-20-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 14, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-20-10 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC.: Amendment 39-8044. Docket No. 90- ASW-11. Applicability: All Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A helicopters, certificated in any category, with main rotor (M/R) grip part number (P/N) 47-120-252-11, installed. Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective data of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the M/R grip, which could result in loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect the M/R grip and determine if one of the following serial numbers is installed: IT- 0251, 0253, 0254, 0255, 0256, 0257, 0260, 0261, 0262, 0263, 0264, 0265, 0267, 0268, 0270, 0271,0272, 0273, 0274, 0275, 0276, 0277, 0278, 0279, 0280, 0281, 0282, 0284, 0285, 0286, 0289, 0290, 0291, 0293, 0294, 0295, 0296, 0297, 0299, 0300, 0302, 0303, 0306, 0308, 0312, 0313, 0315, 0316, 0317, 0319, 0323, 0324, 0326, 0327, 0328, 0329, 0330, 0333, 0334, 0335 ITM- 0005, 0007, 0022, 0046, 0077, 0096, 0109, 0112, 0114, 0115, 0125, 0128, 0133, 0155, 0161, 0165, 0166, 0167, 0168, 0170, 0171, 0178, 0182, 0183, 0185, 0187, 0189, 0191, 0192, 0194, 0197, 0198, 0202, 0204, 0211, 0212, 0218, 0234, 0235, 0236, 0237, 0238, 0239, 0240, 0241, 0242, 0243, 0244, 0245, 0246, 0248, 0249, 0250, 0251, 0252, 0253, 0255, 0256, 0257, 0258, 0259, 0261, 0262, 0263, 0264, 0265, 0266, 0267, 0269, 0270, 0271, 0272, 0273, 0274, 0275, 0276, 0277, 0278, 0279, 0280, 0281, 0282, 0283, 0284, 0286, 0287, 0288, 0289, 0290, 0291, 0292, 0293, 0294, 0295, 0296, 0297 (b) If one of the M/R grips listed in paragraph (a) is installed, remove and replace with a serviceable part. (c) An alternate method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance times, which provides an equivalent level of safety, may be used if approved by the Manager, Rotorcraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0170, telephone (817) 624-5170. NOTE: If any of the M/R grips identified in paragraph (a) are found, either installed or as spares, the FAA recommends that the parts be permanently marked or defaced so that they cannot be misconstrued as airworthy. This amendment (39-8044, AD 91-20-10) becomes effective on November 14, 1991. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-20-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-20-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-ASW-11 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G...Show more Subject: Main Rotor Grip Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/14/1991 Make: Scotts-Bell 47 Inc Model: 47G-2 | 47G-2A | 47G-2A-1 | 47G-3 | 47G-3B-1 | 47G-3B-2 | 47G-3B-2A | 47G-4 | 47G-4A | 47G-5 | 47G-5...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: 91-20-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-ASW-11 AMENDMENT: 39-8044 AD NUMBER: 91-20-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 14, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-20-10 BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC.: Amendment 39-8044. Docket No. 90- ASW-11. Applicability: All Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A helicopters, certificated in any category, with main rotor (M/R) grip part number (P/N) 47-120-252-11, installed. Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective data of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the M/R grip, which could result in loss of control of the helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect the M/R grip and determine if one of the following serial numbers is installed: IT- 0251, 0253, 0254, 0255, 0256, 0257, 0260, 0261, 0262, 0263, 0264, 0265, 0267, 0268, 0270, 0271,0272, 0273, 0274, 0275, 0276, 0277, 0278, 0279, 0280, 0281, 0282, 0284, 0285, 0286, 0289, 0290, 0291, 0293, 0294, 0295, 0296, 0297, 0299, 0300, 0302, 0303, 0306, 0308, 0312, 0313, 0315, 0316, 0317, 0319, 0323, 0324, 0326, 0327, 0328, 0329, 0330, 0333, 0334, 0335 ITM- 0005, 0007, 0022, 0046, 0077, 0096, 0109, 0112, 0114, 0115, 0125, 0128, 0133, 0155, 0161, 0165, 0166, 0167, 0168, 0170, 0171, 0178, 0182, 0183, 0185, 0187, 0189, 0191, 0192, 0194, 0197, 0198, 0202, 0204, 0211, 0212, 0218, 0234, 0235, 0236, 0237, 0238, 0239, 0240, 0241, 0242, 0243, 0244, 0245, 0246, 0248, 0249, 0250, 0251, 0252, 0253, 0255, 0256, 0257, 0258, 0259, 0261, 0262, 0263, 0264, 0265, 0266, 0267, 0269, 0270, 0271, 0272, 0273, 0274, 0275, 0276, 0277, 0278, 0279, 0280, 0281, 0282, 0283, 0284, 0286, 0287, 0288, 0289, 0290, 0291, 0292, 0293, 0294, 0295, 0296, 0297 (b) If one of the M/R grips listed in paragraph (a) is installed, remove and replace with a serviceable part. (c) An alternate method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance times, which provides an equivalent level of safety, may be used if approved by the Manager, Rotorcraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0170, telephone (817) 624-5170. NOTE: If any of the M/R grips identified in paragraph (a) are found, either installed or as spares, the FAA recommends that the parts be permanently marked or defaced so that they cannot be misconstrued as airworthy. This amendment (39-8044, AD 91-20-10) becomes effective on November 14, 1991. FOOTER:
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