AD 48-06-03

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Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Models Equipped With Hartzell Propeller Blade Models 8428, 8428C, 8428R Having Serial Numbers Below 61000

AD Number
48-06-03
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Unknown
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Models Equipped With Hartzell Propeller Blade Models 8428, 8428...Show more
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Hartzell Propeller Blade Inspection
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Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc.
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Navion (Army L-17A)
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Product Subtype:
Small Airplane
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Part 39
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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 48-06-03
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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.

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Airworthiness Directives; All Navion Models Equipped With Hartzell Propeller Blade Models 8428, 8428...Show more
Subject:
Hartzell Propeller Blade Inspection
Status:
Current
Citation:
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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.

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