AD 2003-15-01
Unsafe Condition
A significant crack in a propeller blade shank and two reports of cracks in the hubs of the same propeller model could cause a failure of the propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Fluorescent-penetrant inspect the propeller blade using the procedures specified in McCauley Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) ASB246B, Revision 2, dated July 11, 2003.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, depending on the propeller blade time-since-new (TSN) and overhaul history.
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Affected Aircraft
McCauley Propeller Systems, Inc. propeller hub models B5JFR36C1101, C5JFR36C1102, B5JFR36C1103, and C5JFR36C1104, installed on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Model 4101 airplanes, with specific blade models as listed in the AD.
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