47-42-13: Gust Lock Rework

47-42-13 DOUGLAS: (Was Mandatory Note 10 of AD-781-1.) Applies to DC-6 Serial Numbers 42854 to 42896, Inclusive; 43000 to 43018, Inclusive; 43035 to 43042, Inclusive; 43055 to 43057, Inclusive; 43062 to 43064, Inclusive; and 43105. \n\nTo be accomplished not later than April 1, 1948. \n\nTo prevent the possibility of the gust lock control becoming engaged during flight or in taxiing, a latch control assembly, P/N 4356957, is to be installed to safety the control handle in the gust lock "Off" position. The gust lock link assembly, P/N 4248396, must also be reworked by removing and replacing spring, P/N 2356732, (or 1248420) and plunger, P/N 1248421, with new bolt P/N 1356885. \n\nIn addition to the above, the elevator and rudder gust lock in the tail section and the aileron gust lock in the fuselage center section must be reworked by removing shaft, P/N 1165869, and replacing with new piston, P/N 2356840. After completing the rework, care must be exercised in properly rigging thegust lock control system. (Douglas Service Bulletin DC-6 No. 75 covers this same subject.)