AD 48-48-01

final rule
Data completeness: 60%

Freedman Aircraft Engineering Models PC-203, PX-203 and PY-203 Propellers

AD Number
48-48-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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