AD 2003-12-05
Unsafe Condition
Propeller separation due to hub fatigue cracking, which can result in loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect propellers for cracks using a dye penetrant inspection procedure. Replace propellers with cracks that do not meet acceptable limits. Rework propellers with cracks that meet acceptable limits. Paint the camber side of the propeller. Install the propeller with a steel backing plate and Mylar gasket. Perform repetitive inspections at intervals not to exceed 800 hours TIS or 12 calendar months.
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Compliance Time
Within 800 hours TIS or 12 calendar months, depending on the inspection interval.
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Affected Aircraft
McCauley Propeller Systems 1A103/TCM series propellers with numeric serial numbers 770001 through 777390, and propellers with alphanumeric serial numbers BC001 up to, but not including KC001. These propellers are installed on but not limited to Cessna 152, Cessna A152, Reims F152, and Reims FA152 series airplanes.
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