AD 2003-04-25

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Airworthiness Directives; Dowty Aerospace Propellers, Models R354, R375, R389, and R390 Propellers

AD Number
2003-04-25
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NE-18-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 10152

Unsafe Condition

Fretting on the joint mating faces of propeller hubs could lead to failure of the hub due to loose hub through bolts.

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Required Actions

Inspect the hub joint mating surfaces for fretting. Replace any components found to be damaged or worn as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Dowty Aerospace Propellers, models R354, R375, R389, and R390, with serial numbers R354/4-123-F/13, R354/4-123-F/20, R375/4-123-F/21, R389/4-123-F/25, R389/4-123-F/26, and R390/4-123-F/27.

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