AD 2005-18-12

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propellers

AD Number
2005-18-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-19955
FR Citation
70 FR 53543

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion and mechanical damage in the blade bore and other critical propeller parts can cause failure of a propeller, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the propeller blades and other critical propeller parts for corrosion and mechanical damage. Perform visual and nondestructive inspections of propeller components for cracks, corrosion or pits, nicks, scratches, wear, blade minimum dimensions, and damage in the blade balance hole. Repair and replace with serviceable parts as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Hartzell Propeller Inc. propellers with hub model series specified in Table 1 of the AD, installed on aircraft listed in Table 2 of the AD.

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