AD 2006-15-13
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the propeller blade retention groove, near the ledge where the split retainers seat and on or near the shot peened surface of the retention groove, could cause failure and separation of the propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) and eddy current inspection (ECI) of propeller blades for cracks, using McCauley Propellers Alert Service Bulletin ASB252, dated June 6, 2006. If any crack indications are found, remove the blade from service.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 operating hours time-in-service after the effective date of the AD, depending on the operating hours of the propeller blade.
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Affected Aircraft
McCauley Propeller Systems propeller models B5JFR36C1101/114GCA-0, C5JFR36C1102/L114GCA-0, B5JFR36C1103/114HCA-0, and C5JFR36C1104/L114HCA-0, installed on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Model 4100 and 4101 series airplanes (Jetstream 41).
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