AD 47-11-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. | Navion (Army L-17A) | Airworthiness Directives; Navion Models Equipped With Hartzell HC12x20-1 Propeller Hubs and 8628 Blades |
Unsafe Condition
Hartzell HC12x20-1 propeller hubs and 8628 blades may exhibit excessive vibration leading to potential blade failure when installed on Navion models.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Reduce propeller diameter from 86 inches to 84 inches by cutting 1 inch from the tip of each 8628 blade to make 18428R blades. The rework must be performed by Hartzell factory or certified propeller repair agency.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
not later than May 1, 1947
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Navion (Army L-17A) models equipped with Hartzell HC12x20-1 propeller hubs and 8628 blades.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Federal Register Abstract
Hartzell Propeller Blade Rework
Applicability Source Text
Show captured applicability text from the source AD
AD Final Rules - DRS_47-11-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-11-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Navion Models Equipped With Hartzell HC12x20-1 Propeller Hubs and 8628 Blades Subject: Hartzell Propeller Blade Rework Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Model: Navion (Army L-17A) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-11-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-11-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Navion Models Equipped With Hartzell HC12x20-1 Propeller Hubs and 8628 Blades ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-11-02 NAVION: (Was Mandatory note 2 of AD-782-3.) Applies to All Models Equipped With Hartzell HC12x20-1 Propeller Hubs and 8628 Blades. To be accomplished not later than May 1, 1947. Vibration tests of the Hartzell HC12x20-1 propeller with these airplanes indicate that the propeller diameter should be reduced from 86 inches to 84 inches. This is accomplished by cutting 1 inch from the tip of each 8628 blade, and making the shortened blade 18428R. This blade rework must be performed either by the Hartzell factory or by a certified propeller repair agency. (Par. B of North American Field Service Bulletin No. 20 dated January 28, 1947, covers this rework.) Upon compliance with this AD, the presently required placard against engine operation between 1,950 and 2,150 r.p.m. and over 2,250 r.p.m. may be removed. FOOTER:
Document Text
Show stored source text (verify against official source)
AD Final Rules - DRS_47-11-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-11-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Navion Models Equipped With Hartzell HC12x20-1 Propeller Hubs and 8628 Blades Subject: Hartzell Propeller Blade Rework Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Model: Navion (Army L-17A) 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: 47-11-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-11-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Navion Models Equipped With Hartzell HC12x20-1 Propeller Hubs and 8628 Blades ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-11-02 NAVION: (Was Mandatory note 2 of AD-782-3.) Applies to All Models Equipped With Hartzell HC12x20-1 Propeller Hubs and 8628 Blades. To be accomplished not later than May 1, 1947. Vibration tests of the Hartzell HC12x20-1 propeller with these airplanes indicate that the propeller diameter should be reduced from 86 inches to 84 inches. This is accomplished by cutting 1 inch from the tip of each 8628 blade, and making the shortened blade 18428R. This blade rework must be performed either by the Hartzell factory or by a certified propeller repair agency. (Par. B of North American Field Service Bulletin No. 20 dated January 28, 1947, covers this rework.) Upon compliance with this AD, the presently required placard against engine operation between 1,950 and 2,150 r.p.m. and over 2,250 r.p.m. may be removed. FOOTER:
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.