AD 2022-21-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Hoffmann GmbH & Co. KG Propellers

AD Number
2022-21-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0980
FR Citation
87 FR 65670

Unsafe Condition

Cracks have been reported at different positions on two affected propeller hubs, likely resulting from improper tightening of blade nuts.

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Required Actions

Inspect the propeller blade for shake, tighten each propeller blade retention nut to specified torque values, and depending on the results of the maintenance records review, replace the propeller hub with a part eligible for installation.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Hoffmann GmbH & Co. KG model HO-V 72 propellers installed on Slingsby T67 Firefly aeroplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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