AD 48-48-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Freedman Aircraft Engineering Corp. | PC-203 | Freedman Aircraft Engineering Models PC-203, PX-203 and PY-203 Propellers |
| aircraft | Freedman Aircraft Engineering Corp. | PX-203 | Freedman Aircraft Engineering Models PC-203, PX-203 and PY-203 Propellers |
| aircraft | Freedman Aircraft Engineering Corp. | PY-203 | Freedman Aircraft Engineering Models PC-203, PX-203 and PY-203 Propellers |
Unsafe Condition
Freedman Aircraft Engineering hubs, Models PC-203, PX-203, and PY-203 may fail when used on engines rated above 80 h.p., except the PX-203 hub on the Franklin Model 4AC-199 engine.
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Required Actions
Remove Freedman propellers from engines rated above 80 h.p., except the PX-203 hub on the Franklin Model 4AC-199 engine. Replace with any propeller approved on the latest aircraft specification.
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Compliance Time
prior to August 1, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
Freedman Aircraft Engineering Models PC-203, PX-203, and PY-203 Propellers installed on Cessna 120 and 140, Superior (Culver) V and V2, Universal (Globe) GC-1A and GC-1B, and Silvaire (Luscome) 8E Airplanes with engines rated above 80 h.p., except PX-203 on Franklin Model 4AC-199.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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