AD 59-18-03

final rule
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CURTISS Models C634S-C400 and C634S-C500 Series Propellers

AD Number
59-18-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Curtiss-Wright Corporation C634S CURTISS Models C634S-C400 and C634S-C500 Series Propellers

Unsafe Condition

Peculiar wear of power unit motor and mating speed reducer splines in Curtiss C634S-C400 and C634S-C500 Series propellers has been observed at a time short of a full overhaul period.

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Required Actions

Install a new motor rotor assembly with a longer shaft and larger pitch diameter splines, along with a new mating splined sleeve and high speed drive gear. Modify the 145295-2 power unit assembly to the 163308 power unit assembly.

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Compliance Time

at first propeller overhaul after January 1, 1960, but not later than May 1, 1960

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Affected Aircraft

Curtiss-Wright Corporation Models C634S-C400 and C634S-C500 Series Propellers, all serial numbers

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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