- Models
- 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A
- Data sheet
- TCDS1A3
- Registered aircraft
- 145 matched by model
- Product
- Aircraft · Small airplane
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.
Copies of the files this page was built from, with their SHA-256. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
| File | Size | SHA-256 | Original |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAA DRS HTML | 20 KB | 6ea43678…1dda983 | FAA DRS (API key needed) |
On this page
The airworthiness directive
53-16-01 BELLANCA: Applies to All Model 14-19 Series Airplanes.
Compliance required prior to September 15, 1953, and to be repeated at intervals not to exceed 100 hours flight time.
Inspect elevator trim tab system for looseness by checking free play of the trim tab. Total free play of the tab trailing edge at the maximum chord should not exceed 0.20 inch. Excessive free play may be due to excessively worn parts and/or looseness in the adjustment of the trim tab system. Excessive free play can usually be removed by accomplishing the following:
Remove retaining pin from trim tab control handle and remove handle. Pull tab control rod as far forward as possible. Add required thickness of shim or washer to take up increased length. Replace handle and pin.
Center fabric hinge should also be inspected for deterioration and replaced if necessary.
(Bellanca Service Bulletin No. 4 covers the same subject.)
Affected TCDS · 1
The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft · 145
Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.
| 1950 | 21 |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 4 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 27 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 |
27 with no year recorded
By model
Aircraft
NTSB investigations that cite this AD · 1
Their narratives or probable cause name AD 53-16-01, often to say whether the aircraft complied with it.