AD 59-26-01

final rule

HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers

AD Number
59-26-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-1 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
aircraft Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-2 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
aircraft Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-3 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
aircraft Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-4 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
aircraft Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-5 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
aircraft Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-6 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
aircraft Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-7 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
aircraft Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-8 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
aircraft Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-9 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
propeller Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-1 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
propeller Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-2 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
propeller Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-3 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
propeller Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-4 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
propeller Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-5 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
propeller Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-6 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
propeller Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-7 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
propeller Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-8 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
propeller Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20-9 HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers

Unsafe Condition

Hub spiders with specific serial numbers may fail, leading to possible propeller detachment.

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Required Actions

Remove from service Hartzell hub spiders with serial numbers 1 through 4303, 4307 through 4316, 4318, 4319, 4321, 4323, 4324, 4325, 4328, 4329, 4332 through 4336, 4341. These removed hub spiders cannot be reused in certificated aircraft.

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Compliance Time

not later than March 1, 1960

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Affected Aircraft

Hartzell Propeller, Inc. HC-12X20 propellers with hub spiders having serial numbers 1 through 4303, 4307 through 4316, 4318, 4319, 4321, 4323, 4324, 4325, 4328, 4329, 4332 through 4336, 4341.

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Federal Register Abstract

Hub Spiders

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AD Number:
59-26-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
Subject:
Hub Spiders
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Hartzell Propeller, Inc.
Model:
HC-12X20-1 | HC-12X20-2 | HC-12X20-3 | HC-12X20-4 | HC-12X20-5 | HC-12X20-6 | HC-12X20-7 | HC-12X20-...Show more
Product Type:
Propeller
Product Subtype:
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 59-26-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   59-26-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
59-26-01 HARTZELL: Applies to All HC-12X20 Propellers With Serial Numbers As Indicated Below. These Propellers May Be Installed On Such Aircraft Models As Downer (Republic) RC-3, Grumman G-44, and Navion Series.

Compliance required not later than March 1, 1960.

To preclude possible failures, remove from service Hartzell hub spiders with Serial Numbers 1 through 4303, 4307 through 4316, 4318, 4319, 4321, 4323, 4324, 4325, 4328, 4329, 4332 through 4336, 4341. After removal, these hub spiders will not be eligible for use in certificated aircraft.

Hub spiders with serial numbers other than those listed may be used as replacements.

This supersedes AD 53-06-02.

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AD Number:
59-26-01
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers
Subject:
Hub Spiders
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Hartzell Propeller, Inc.
Model:
HC-12X20-1 | HC-12X20-2 | HC-12X20-3 | HC-12X20-4 | HC-12X20-5 | HC-12X20-6 | HC-12X20-7 | HC-12X20-...Show more
Product Type:
Propeller
Product Subtype:
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 59-26-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   59-26-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   HARTZELL Models HC-12X20 Propellers

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
59-26-01 HARTZELL: Applies to All HC-12X20 Propellers With Serial Numbers As Indicated Below. These Propellers May Be Installed On Such Aircraft Models As Downer (Republic) RC-3, Grumman G-44, and Navion Series.

Compliance required not later than March 1, 1960.

To preclude possible failures, remove from service Hartzell hub spiders with Serial Numbers 1 through 4303, 4307 through 4316, 4318, 4319, 4321, 4323, 4324, 4325, 4328, 4329, 4332 through 4336, 4341. After removal, these hub spiders will not be eligible for use in certificated aircraft.

Hub spiders with serial numbers other than those listed may be used as replacements.

This supersedes AD 53-06-02.

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