AD 2005-25-10

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Dowty Propellers Type R321/4-82-F/8, R324/4-82-F/9, R333/4-82-F/12, and R334/4-82-F/13 Propeller Assemblies

AD Number
2005-25-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NE-50-AD
FR Citation
70 FR 73364

Unsafe Condition

Propeller hub failure due to cracks in the hub, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform initial ultrasonic inspections of the rear halves of propeller hubs P/N 660709201 within specified timeframes. Perform repetitive ultrasonic inspections within 300 flight hours or flight cycles since last inspection for Type R334/4-82-F/13 assemblies, and within 1,000 flight hours for other types. Inspect stored propeller assemblies before installation.

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Compliance Time

Within 10 flight hours or 20 days for Type R334/4-82-F/13, and within 50 flight hours or 60 days for other types, depending on the assembly.

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Affected Aircraft

Dowty Propellers Type R321/4-82-F/8, R324/4-82-F/9, R333/4-82-F/12, and R334/4-82-F/13 propeller assemblies with propeller hubs P/N 660709201.

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