AD 61-03-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-93Z30-2 | HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30-2D and HC-B3Z30-2D Propellers |
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B3Z30-2 | HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30-2D and HC-B3Z30-2D Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-93Z30-2 | HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30-2D and HC-B3Z30-2D Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B3Z30-2 | HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30-2D and HC-B3Z30-2D Propellers |
Unsafe Condition
Failure or cracking of B-1803 cylinders in the threaded area, resulting in loss of engine oil and control of the propeller.
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Required Actions
Check for oil leaks in the propeller hub every 25 hours' time in service until replacement is done. Replace cylinder B-1803 and collar 834-7 with B-1803-1 and 834-7A at next propeller overhaul or within 400 hours' time in service, whichever comes first. Restamp hub model dash number to -2E.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours' time in service and every 25 hours' time in service thereafter until replacement is accomplished. Replacement must be done at the next propeller overhaul or within the next 400 hours' time in service, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Hartzell Propeller, Inc. models HC-93Z30-2D and HC-B3Z30-2D propellers installed on Pratt and Whitney R-985 engines, found in aircraft such as Beech 18 Series, Grumman G-21A, and Lockheed 12A.
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Federal Register Abstract
Cylinders
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-03-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-03-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30-2D and HC-B3Z30-2D Propellers Subject: Cylinders Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/13/1961 Make: Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Model: HC-93Z30-2 | HC-B3Z30-2 Product Type: Propeller Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 61-03-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-03-03 SUBJECT HEADING: HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30-2D and HC-B3Z30-2D Propellers ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 13, 1961. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-03-03 HARTZELL: Amdt. 247 Part 507 Federal Register February 2, 1961. Applies to All HC-93Z30-2D and HC-B3Z30-2D Propellers Installed on Pratt and Whitney R-985 Engines. (These May Be Found in Such Aircraft As Beech 18 Series, Grumman G-21A, and Lockheed 12A.) Compliance required as indicated. Due to failure or cracking of several B-1803 cylinders in the threaded area, resulting in the loss of engine oil and control of the propeller, the following shall be accomplished, unless the replacement required in paragraph (b) has already been made: (a) Check for oil leaks in the propeller hub within the next 25 hours' time in service and every 25 hours' time in service thereafter until the replacement required in paragraph (b) is accomplished. It is not necessary to remove the spinner for this inspection. If an oil leak is discovered replace the cylinder as provided in paragraph (b) before further flight. (b) Unless already accomplished, replace cylinder B-1803 and collar 834-7 with cylinder B-1803-1 and collar 834-7A at the next propeller overhaul or within the next 400 hours of time in service, whichever occurs first. The hub model dash number is to be restamped -2E in place of the present -2D. (Hartzell Bulletin No. 73 dated April 18, 1960, and Bulletin No. 73 amendment dated September 8, 1960, cover this subject.) This directive effective February 13, 1961. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-03-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-03-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30-2D and HC-B3Z30-2D Propellers Subject: Cylinders Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/13/1961 Make: Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Model: HC-93Z30-2 | HC-B3Z30-2 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: 61-03-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-03-03 SUBJECT HEADING: HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30-2D and HC-B3Z30-2D Propellers ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 13, 1961. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-03-03 HARTZELL: Amdt. 247 Part 507 Federal Register February 2, 1961. Applies to All HC-93Z30-2D and HC-B3Z30-2D Propellers Installed on Pratt and Whitney R-985 Engines. (These May Be Found in Such Aircraft As Beech 18 Series, Grumman G-21A, and Lockheed 12A.) Compliance required as indicated. Due to failure or cracking of several B-1803 cylinders in the threaded area, resulting in the loss of engine oil and control of the propeller, the following shall be accomplished, unless the replacement required in paragraph (b) has already been made: (a) Check for oil leaks in the propeller hub within the next 25 hours' time in service and every 25 hours' time in service thereafter until the replacement required in paragraph (b) is accomplished. It is not necessary to remove the spinner for this inspection. If an oil leak is discovered replace the cylinder as provided in paragraph (b) before further flight. (b) Unless already accomplished, replace cylinder B-1803 and collar 834-7 with cylinder B-1803-1 and collar 834-7A at the next propeller overhaul or within the next 400 hours of time in service, whichever occurs first. The hub model dash number is to be restamped -2E in place of the present -2D. (Hartzell Bulletin No. 73 dated April 18, 1960, and Bulletin No. 73 amendment dated September 8, 1960, cover this subject.) This directive effective February 13, 1961. FOOTER:
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