- Model
- RC-3
- Data sheet
- TCDSA-769
- Registered aircraft
- 126 matched by model
- Product
- Aircraft · Small airplane
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The airworthiness directive
48-01-03 REPUBLIC: Applies to Model RC-3 Aircraft.
Compliance required by February 1, 1948, and at each 25-hour inspection until bushing is installed.
Inspect elevator trim tab for excessive play by holding control rod and measuring vertical movement of trailing edge. If play exceeds 1/8 inch, ream clevis pin hole in horn and press in a 1/4 inch O.D. cadmium plated steel bushing. If wear has reduced edge distance below 5/32 inch, a new horn with steel bushing should be installed.
(Republic Seabee Service Bulletin No. 20 dated October 10, 1947, and Supplement No. 1 thereto dated November 10, 1947, contain detailed information on this subject.)
Affected TCDS · 1
The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft · 126
Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.
| 1946 | 19 |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 73 |
| 1962 | 1 |
33 with no year recorded