AD 2004-23-16

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Airworthiness Directives; McCauley Propeller Systems Five-Blade Propeller Assemblies

AD Number
2004-23-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-19242
FR Citation
69 FR 67807

Unsafe Condition

Cracked hubs in McCauley Propeller Systems propeller assemblies, which could cause failure of the propeller hub and loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time eddy-current inspection of the propeller hub for cracks using McCauley Alert Service Bulletin ASB247A, Revision A. Replace the propeller assembly if cracks are found.

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Compliance Time

Within 200 hours TSLI or 30 days after the effective date for propeller assemblies with more than 8,000 hours TIS; within 400 hours TSLI or 60 days after the effective date for propeller assemblies with 8,000 or fewer hours TIS.

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Affected Aircraft

McCauley Propeller Systems propeller assemblies, part numbers B5JFR36C1101/114GCA-0, C5JFR36C1102/L114GCA-0, B5JFR36C1103/114HCA-0, and C5JFR36C1104/L114HCA-0, installed on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Model 4100 series airplanes.

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