AD 60-03-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | Hamilton Standard | DC-6 | HAMILTON STANDARD Models 6895-8 Aluminum Alloy Propellers |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | Hamilton Standard | DC-6A | HAMILTON STANDARD Models 6895-8 Aluminum Alloy Propellers |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | Hamilton Standard | DC-6B | HAMILTON STANDARD Models 6895-8 Aluminum Alloy Propellers |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | Hamilton Standard | Propeller Blades | HAMILTON STANDARD Models 6895-8 Aluminum Alloy Propellers |
Unsafe Condition
Undetected blade damage in Hamilton Standard Models 6895-8 Aluminum Alloy Propellers could lead to blade failures between overhauls on Douglas DC-6, DC-6A, and DC-6B aircraft.
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Required Actions
Supplement face alignment checks required by AD 58-22-01 with additional inspections. Check blades at overhaul or by April 15, 1960, whichever comes first, and thereafter every 1,000 flight hours. Remove blades not meeting Service Bulletin limits and follow Service Bulletin 596 for treatment.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated in the AD, with specific deadlines including April 15, 1960, and subsequent intervals not exceeding 1,000 flight hours.
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Affected Aircraft
Hamilton Standard Models 6895-8 Aluminum Alloy Propellers installed on Douglas DC-6, DC-6A, and DC-6B aircraft.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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