AD 47-11-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Navion Models Equipped With Hartzell HC12x20-1 Propeller Hubs and 8628 Blades

AD Number
47-11-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
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Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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.

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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.

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Compliance Time

not later than May 1, 1947

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Affected Aircraft

Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Navion (Army L-17A) models equipped with Hartzell HC12x20-1 propeller hubs and 8628 blades.

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Federal Register Abstract

Hartzell Propeller Blade Rework

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AD Number:
47-11-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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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.
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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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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AD Number:
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Document Type:
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Docket Number:
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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.

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