AD 91-20-10

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC. Model 47G2, 47G2A, 47G2A1, 47G3, 47G3B1, 47G3B2, 47G3B2A, 47G4, 47G4A, 47G5, 47G5A, 47J, 47J2, and 47J2A Helicopters

AD Number
91-20-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
90-ASW-11
FR Citation
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Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 Number:
91-20-10
Document Type:
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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.

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AD Number:
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Docket Number:
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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.

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