AD 55-16-02

final rule
Data completeness: 60%

MARTIN Models 202, 202A, and 404 Aircraft

AD Number
55-16-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Martin-Marietta Corporation 202 MARTIN Models 202, 202A, and 404 Aircraft
aircraft Martin-Marietta Corporation 202A MARTIN Models 202, 202A, and 404 Aircraft
aircraft Martin-Marietta Corporation 404 MARTIN Models 202, 202A, and 404 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Flexible hose components of propeller feathering lines forward of the firewall may fail due to damage from a powerplant fire, compromising fire-resistance integrity.

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Required Actions

Replace all flexible hose components of propeller feathering lines forward of the firewall with fire-resistant lines and fittings meeting current requirements, using acceptable hose assemblies such as Aeroquip 680-12S with protective sleeves, Resistoflex SSFR-3800-10, or Aeroquip 309009-12S.

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Compliance Time

By first scheduled engine change after November 1, 1955, but not later than November 1, 1956.

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Affected Aircraft

Martin-Marietta Corporation Models 202, 202A, and 404 aircraft equipped with Hamilton Standard propellers.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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