33.47—Limitations.
        
        (a) 
         The notice of hearing with respect to a claim or statement must be served in the manner specified in  § 33.8 within six years after the date on which the claim or statement is made.
    
    
        
        (b) 
         If the defendant fails to file a timely answer, service of a notice under  § 33.10(b) is deemed a notice of hearing for purposes of this section.