AD 48-06-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. | Navion (Army L-17A) | Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Models Equipped With Hartzell Propeller Blade Models 8428, 8428C, 8428R Having Serial Numbers Below 61000 |
Unsafe Condition
Fillers used in Hartzell Propeller Blade Models 8428, 8428C, 8428R with serial numbers below 61000 may be discernible to the naked eye in the area approximately 4 inches outboard of the blade clamp, indicating potential defects that could compromise structural integrity.
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Required Actions
Inspect blades in bright daylight or strong artificial light for fillers; remove paint and fillers if found, repair defects by forming a shallow saucer-shaped removal (max 1/8 inch deep, 3/8 inch wide, 1 inch long), repaint and rebalance propeller. Unrepairable defects require return to manufacturer and logbook documentation.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required by April 15, 1948.
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Affected Aircraft
Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Navion (Army L-17A) models equipped with Hartzell Propeller Blade Models 8428, 8428C, 8428R having serial numbers below 61000.
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Federal Register Abstract
Hartzell Propeller Blade Inspection
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-06-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-06-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Models Equipped With Hartzell Propeller Blade Models 8428, 8428...Show more Subject: Hartzell Propeller Blade Inspection 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Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Model: Navion (Army L-17A) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 48-06-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-06-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Models Equipped With Hartzell Propeller Blade Models 8428, 8428C, 8428R Having Serial Numbers Below 61000 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-06-03 NAVION: Applies to All models Equipped With Hartzell Propeller Blade Models 8428, 8428C, 8428R Having Serial Numbers Below 61000. Compliance required by April 15, 1948. Examine all Model 8428, 8428C, and 8428R blades having Serial Numbers below 61000 in bright daylight or strong artificial light on the front face in the area approximately 4 inches outboard of the blade clamp. Any fillers used in the blade will be discernible to the naked eye. If fillers are found in this area, the paint should be carefully removed and the fillers removed from the blade. Defects that can be eliminated by removing material to form a shallow saucer not over 1/8 inch at its deepest point, 3/8 inch in width overall, and 1 inch in length overall, should be repaired. Following removal of the defects, the area from which paint has been removed should be repainted and the propeller rebalanced before being returned to service. Blades having defects that cannot be repaired by the above method or by methods described in the applicable portions of CAM 18, should be returned to the propeller manufacturer. The exact location and the extent of rework necessary to remove any defect should be recorded in the log book. Areas having maximum material removed may not have additional material removed for subsequent injuries. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-06-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-06-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Models Equipped With Hartzell Propeller Blade Models 8428, 8428...Show more Subject: Hartzell Propeller Blade Inspection 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: 48-06-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-06-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Models Equipped With Hartzell Propeller Blade Models 8428, 8428C, 8428R Having Serial Numbers Below 61000 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-06-03 NAVION: Applies to All models Equipped With Hartzell Propeller Blade Models 8428, 8428C, 8428R Having Serial Numbers Below 61000. Compliance required by April 15, 1948. Examine all Model 8428, 8428C, and 8428R blades having Serial Numbers below 61000 in bright daylight or strong artificial light on the front face in the area approximately 4 inches outboard of the blade clamp. Any fillers used in the blade will be discernible to the naked eye. If fillers are found in this area, the paint should be carefully removed and the fillers removed from the blade. Defects that can be eliminated by removing material to form a shallow saucer not over 1/8 inch at its deepest point, 3/8 inch in width overall, and 1 inch in length overall, should be repaired. Following removal of the defects, the area from which paint has been removed should be repainted and the propeller rebalanced before being returned to service. Blades having defects that cannot be repaired by the above method or by methods described in the applicable portions of CAM 18, should be returned to the propeller manufacturer. The exact location and the extent of rework necessary to remove any defect should be recorded in the log book. Areas having maximum material removed may not have additional material removed for subsequent injuries. FOOTER:
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