AD 53-03-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Navion All Model B Aircraft

AD Number
53-03-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Navion B Airworthiness Directives; Navion All Model B Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Vibration characteristics of the Hartzell HC-12 X20-8C/9333C-0 propeller installed on the Lycoming GO-435 engine revealed hazardous vibration that could cause blade cracks and/or failures.

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Required Actions

Revise the existing r.p.m. restriction placard to state: 'Avoid continuous ground operation between 1675 and 2150 engine r.p.m.'

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Compliance Time

March 15, 1953

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Affected Aircraft

Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. Navion B aircraft equipped with Hartzell HC-12 X20-8C/9333C-0 propellers.

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