AD 2003-01-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( ) propellers

AD Number
2003-01-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NE-25-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 1001

Unsafe Condition

Manufacturing quality control issues in two-bladed aluminum propeller hubs may lead to in-flight propeller blade separation, causing airframe and engine damage, and potential loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Remove from service propeller hubs with specified serial numbers and part numbers D-6522-1, D-6522-2, D-6529-1, and D-6559-3. Replace with serviceable hubs.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Hartzell Propeller Inc. model ( )HC-( )2Y( )-( ) propellers with certain serial numbers of two-bladed aluminum propeller hubs part numbers D-6522-1, D-6522-2, D-6529-1, and D-6559-3.

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