AD 47-32-03

Airworthiness directive · Tail Rotor Control Pedal · Scotts-Bell 47 47B

Model
47B
Data sheet
TCDSH-1
Registered aircraft
1 matched by model
Product
Aircraft · Rotorcraft

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed May 30, 2024.

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47-32-03 BELL: (Was Mandatory Note 3 of AD-1H-1.) Applies Only to Model 47B Serial Numbers 2 Through 6, 10 Through 17, and 20 Through 22.

Compliance required not later than next 25-hour inspection after September 15, 1947.

To insure proper operation of the tail rotor control pedal adjustment mechanism at all times, replace the existing pawl stop, P/N 47-722-059-1 in each pedal assembly with a modified pawl stop, P/N 47-722-057-1. Check length of each pedal adjustment mechanism and adjust if necessary to 4 27/64 inches, tolerances +000, -1/32 inch, measured from the center of the pedal adjustment mechanism assembly AN 329-41 pin to lower end of pawl.

(Bell Service Bulletin 47C23 dated April 10, 1947, also covers this subject.)

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