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AD Number:
52-16-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
MARTIN Model 404 Airplanes
Subject:
Propeller Reversing Rework
Status:
Current
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Make:
Martin-Marietta Corporation
Model:
404
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
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CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 52-16-02
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AD NUMBER:   52-16-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   MARTIN Model 404 Airplanes

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52-16-02 MARTIN: Applies to All Model 404 Airplanes.

Item I is to be accomplished by means of a progressive modification program to be submitted to and approved by the FAA. This program shall begin no later than August 10, 1952, and shall be completed no later than December 15, 1952.

I. In order to prevent inadvertent actuation of the propeller reversing solenoid valves, protect the reversing solenoid circuits from each other. This is to be accomplished in accordance with Attachment A (see AD 52-13-02 Lockheed) and the following instructions which pertain to specific features to be considered in isolation of the circuits. Other features which are not specifically referred to in this list shall be treated in an equivalent manner.

A. Modify the terminal strip in the engine nose junction box (if used) to comply with item 1. of Attachment A.

B. Modify the pin connector and internal configuration of Hamilton Standard control box to shield the reversing solenoid circuit relay contacts, etc., from all other circuits which are energized at any time except when reversing is desired. Reversing relay boxes which have separate pin connectors for the reversing solenoid wire and the remaining circuits shall be so installed that it will not be possible inadvertently to interchange any connectors on the two relay boxes.

C. Modify the fuselage terminal strip to conform to Item I. of Attachment A.

D. Reversing solenoid circuit wiring: Comply with item 4 of Attachment A.

II. Maintenance practices to be initiated not later than August 10, 1952.

A. At each nearest scheduled service to 350 hours:

(1) Inspect all points covered by items I and III unless the modifications made to the system conform to item 1(a) or 1(b) of Attachment A.

(2) Perform an electrical check of the reverse safety switches in the pedestal assembly to assure that the switch is open when the throttles are moved forward out of the reverse position, unless it is shown that failure of any of the reverse safety switches to open will be clearly apparent to the flight crew by reason of improper operation of the propeller control system. Because of the many technical considerations involved, analyses showing that the objective of this revision has been accomplished should be referred to the FAA for engineering evaluation and approval.

B. At any time that an electrical fault occurs in a circuit which is carried in the same bundles or conduit as the reversing solenoid circuits, representative terminal points in the faulty circuit are to be inspected to determine whether any damage may have occurred within the bundles or conduit. If there is evidence of possible damage, all the wiring involved is to be removed and inspected. Damaged wiring is to be replaced as necessary.

III. Operating instructions: Comply with item 5 of Attachment A.

IV. (Note: Propeller governor design changes which are under development and whose purpose is to provide a high pressure hydraulic circuit bypass to safeguard against inadvertent reversing and to provide ability to feather even when the reversing solenoid is energized, are still under consideration and may be the subject of a future directive.)

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