AD 64-20-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-C2Y | HARTZELL Models HC-C2YK-1/7666-2 and HC-E2YL-2B/7663-4 Propellers |
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-E2Y | HARTZELL Models HC-C2YK-1/7666-2 and HC-E2YL-2B/7663-4 Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-C2Y | HARTZELL Models HC-C2YK-1/7666-2 and HC-E2YL-2B/7663-4 Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-E2Y | HARTZELL Models HC-C2YK-1/7666-2 and HC-E2YL-2B/7663-4 Propellers |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the plastic pitch change blocks in Hartzell HC-E2YL-2B and HC-C2YK-1 propellers resulted in severe roughness or vibration in flight.
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Required Actions
Inspect propeller blades for pitch change movement and replace plastic pitch change blocks as necessary per Hartzell Service Bulletin No. 86 revised June 17, 1964, within 10 hours' time in service after this AD's effective date. If not yet done, inspections must occur within every subsequent 10 hours' time in service from the last inspection until the modification in SB No. 86 is accomplished, after which repetitive inspections may stop.
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Compliance Time
within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 10 hours' time in service, and thereafter within every 10 hours' time in service from the last inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Models HC-C2YK-1/7666-2 Serial Numbers AW-1 to AW-603 and HC-E2YL-2B/7663-4 Propellers Serial Numbers BG-1 to BG-777
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Federal Register Abstract
Pitch Change Blocks
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AD Final Rules - DRS_64-20-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 64-20-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: HARTZELL Models HC-C2YK-1/7666-2 and HC-E2YL-2B/7663-4 Propellers Subject: Pitch Change Blocks Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/28/1964 Make: Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Model: HC-C2Y | HC-E2Y Product Type: Propeller Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 64-20-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-803 AD NUMBER: 64-20-01 SUBJECT HEADING: HARTZELL Models HC-C2YK-1/7666-2 and HC-E2YL-2B/7663-4 Propellers ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 28, 1964. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 64-20-01 HARTZELL: Amdt. 803 Part 507 Federal Register August 28, 1964. Applies to Models HC-C2YK-1/7666-2 Serial Numbers AW-1 to AW-603 and HC-E2YL-2B/7663-4 Propellers Serial Numbers BG-1 to BG-777. Compliance required as indicated. There have been incidents of failure of the plastic pitch change blocks in Hartzell HC- E2YL-2B and HC-C2YK-1 propellers which resulted in severe roughness or vibration in flight. To correct this condition, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect propeller blades for pitch change movement and replace plastic pitch change blocks as necessary in accordance with Hartzell Service Bulletin No. 86 revised June 17, 1964, within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 10 hours' time in service, and thereafter within every 10 hours' time in service from the last inspection. (b) When the modification specified in Hartzell Service Bulletin No. 86, revised June 17, 1964, has been accomplished, the repetitive inspections specified in paragraph (a) may be discontinued. (Hartzell Service Bulletin No. 86, revised June 17, 1964, covers this same subject.) This directive effective August 28, 1964. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_64-20-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 64-20-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: HARTZELL Models HC-C2YK-1/7666-2 and HC-E2YL-2B/7663-4 Propellers Subject: Pitch Change Blocks Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/28/1964 Make: Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Model: HC-C2Y | HC-E2Y 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: 64-20-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-803 AD NUMBER: 64-20-01 SUBJECT HEADING: HARTZELL Models HC-C2YK-1/7666-2 and HC-E2YL-2B/7663-4 Propellers ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 28, 1964. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 64-20-01 HARTZELL: Amdt. 803 Part 507 Federal Register August 28, 1964. Applies to Models HC-C2YK-1/7666-2 Serial Numbers AW-1 to AW-603 and HC-E2YL-2B/7663-4 Propellers Serial Numbers BG-1 to BG-777. Compliance required as indicated. There have been incidents of failure of the plastic pitch change blocks in Hartzell HC- E2YL-2B and HC-C2YK-1 propellers which resulted in severe roughness or vibration in flight. To correct this condition, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect propeller blades for pitch change movement and replace plastic pitch change blocks as necessary in accordance with Hartzell Service Bulletin No. 86 revised June 17, 1964, within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 10 hours' time in service, and thereafter within every 10 hours' time in service from the last inspection. (b) When the modification specified in Hartzell Service Bulletin No. 86, revised June 17, 1964, has been accomplished, the repetitive inspections specified in paragraph (a) may be discontinued. (Hartzell Service Bulletin No. 86, revised June 17, 1964, covers this same subject.) This directive effective August 28, 1964. FOOTER:
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