AD 2003-04-23

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HC-B3TN-5( ) Propellers

AD Number
2003-04-23
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NE-44-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 9508

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HC-B3TN-5( ) Propellers

Unsafe Condition

In-flight propeller blade separation causing a severe out-of-balance condition, damage to the airplane, and engine shutdown.

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Required Actions

Replace blades part number T10176H(B,K)-5 or T10178H(B)-11(R) with blades of the latest design.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Hartzell Propeller Inc. model HC-B3TN-5( ) propellers with blades part number T10176H(B,K)-5 or T10178H(B)-11(R) installed on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd, MU-2 series airplanes.

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