AD 46-14-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fairchild Hiller Corporation | M-62C | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model M- 62C Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the engine crankshaft due to improper indexing of the fixed pitch wood propeller.
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Required Actions
Inspect the indexing of the fixed pitch wood propeller on the engine crankshaft and install the propeller in the 90 degree position with blades at right angles to the crankthrow.
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Hiller Corporation Model M-62C Aircraft as specified in the AD.
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Federal Register Abstract
Propeller Indexing
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AD Final Rules - DRS_46-14-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 46-14-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model M- 62C Aircraft Subject: Propeller Indexing Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Fairchild Hiller Corporation Model: M-62C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 46-14-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 46-14-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model M- 62C Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 46-14-01 FAIRCHILD: (Was Mandatory Note 5 of AD-724-2.) Applies to Model M- 62C Aircraft. Inspect indexing of fixed pitch wood propeller on engine crankshaft. To reduce possibility of crankshaft failure, fixed pitch wood propeller must be installed in the 90 degree position (blades at right angles to the crankthrow.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_46-14-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 46-14-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model M- 62C Aircraft Subject: Propeller Indexing Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Fairchild Hiller Corporation Model: M-62C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 46-14-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 46-14-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model M- 62C Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 46-14-01 FAIRCHILD: (Was Mandatory Note 5 of AD-724-2.) Applies to Model M- 62C Aircraft. Inspect indexing of fixed pitch wood propeller on engine crankshaft. To reduce possibility of crankshaft failure, fixed pitch wood propeller must be installed in the 90 degree position (blades at right angles to the crankthrow.) FOOTER:
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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