AD 2006-23-10

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Dowty Propellers R321/4-82-F/8; R324/4-82-F/9; R333/4-82-F/12; and R334/4-82-F/13 Propellers

AD Number
2006-23-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-26220
FR Citation
71 FR 65716

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Dowty Propellers R321/4-82-F/8; R324/4-82-F/9; R333/4-82-F/12; and R334/4-82-F/13 Propellers

Unsafe Condition

One propeller blade has been identified where the blade counterweight capscrew holes have not been correctly drilled. If the capscrew holes are not machined to their required depth, the counterweight will not be properly retained, potentially leading to capscrew failure and counterweight release during operation.

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Required Actions

Inspect propeller blades to verify the capscrew holes are correctly drilled to the required depth. Replace or rework blades where the capscrew holes are not correctly machined. Follow Dowty Propellers Alert Service Bulletins ASB No. 61-A1133 and ASB No. 61-A1134 for corrective actions.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Dowty Propellers R321/4-82-F/8, R324/4-82-F/9, R333/4-82-F/12, and R334/4-82-F/13 propellers, specifically blades manufactured between April and July 2006, as identified by serial number.

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