AD 66-09-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Dowty Propellers | (c) R179/4-20-4/ | DOWTY ROTOL Models (c) R.193/4-30-4/50, (c) R.184/4- 30-4/50, and (c) R.179/4-20-4/33 Propellers |
| aircraft | Dowty Propellers | (c) R184/4-30-4/ | DOWTY ROTOL Models (c) R.193/4-30-4/50, (c) R.184/4- 30-4/50, and (c) R.179/4-20-4/33 Propellers |
| aircraft | Dowty Propellers | (c) R193/4-30-4/ | DOWTY ROTOL Models (c) R.193/4-30-4/50, (c) R.184/4- 30-4/50, and (c) R.179/4-20-4/33 Propellers |
| propeller | Dowty Propellers | (c) R179/4-20-4/ | DOWTY ROTOL Models (c) R.193/4-30-4/50, (c) R.184/4- 30-4/50, and (c) R.179/4-20-4/33 Propellers |
| propeller | Dowty Propellers | (c) R184/4-30-4/ | DOWTY ROTOL Models (c) R.193/4-30-4/50, (c) R.184/4- 30-4/50, and (c) R.179/4-20-4/33 Propellers |
| propeller | Dowty Propellers | (c) R193/4-30-4/ | DOWTY ROTOL Models (c) R.193/4-30-4/50, (c) R.184/4- 30-4/50, and (c) R.179/4-20-4/33 Propellers |
Unsafe Condition
Improper operation of the propeller pitch lock under high oil temperature conditions.
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Required Actions
Rework the existing Lock Support Sleeve, Dowty Rotol P/N RA.61236, in accordance with Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin No. 61-185 or later ARB-approved revision.
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Compliance Time
within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Dowty Rotol Propellers models (c) R.193/4-30-4/50 installed on Fairchild F-27; (c) R.184/4-30-4/50 installed on Grumman G-159; and (c) R.179/4-20-4/33 installed on Viscount 810.
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Federal Register Abstract
Pitch Lock
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-09-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-09-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: DOWTY ROTOL Models (c) R.193/4-30-4/50, (c) R.184/4- 30-4/50, and (c) R.179/4-20-4/33 Propellers Subject: Pitch Lock Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/16/1966 Make: Dowty Propellers Model: (c) R179/4-20-4/ | (c) R184/4-30-4/ | (c) R193/4-30-4/ Product Type: Propeller Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 66-09-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-215 AD NUMBER: 66-09-02 SUBJECT HEADING: DOWTY ROTOL Models (c) R.193/4-30-4/50, (c) R.184/4- 30-4/50, and (c) R.179/4-20-4/33 Propellers ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 16, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-09-02 DOWTY ROTOL: Amdt. 39-215 Part 39 Federal Register March 23, 1966. Applies to Dowty Rotol Propellers, (c) R.193/4-30-4/50, installed on Fairchild F-27; (c) R.184/4- 30-4/50, installed on Grumman G-159; and (c) R.179/4-20-4/33, installed on Viscount 810. Compliance required within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent further improper operation of the propeller pitch lock under high oil temperature conditions, rework the existing Lock Support Sleeve, Dowty Rotol P/N RA.61236, in accordance with Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin No. 61-185 (Modification No. (c) VP.2032) or later ARB-approved revision. This directive effective April 22, 1966. Revised June 16, 1966. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-09-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-09-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: DOWTY ROTOL Models (c) R.193/4-30-4/50, (c) R.184/4- 30-4/50, and (c) R.179/4-20-4/33 Propellers Subject: Pitch Lock Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/16/1966 Make: Dowty Propellers Model: (c) R179/4-20-4/ | (c) R184/4-30-4/ | (c) R193/4-30-4/ 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: 66-09-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-215 AD NUMBER: 66-09-02 SUBJECT HEADING: DOWTY ROTOL Models (c) R.193/4-30-4/50, (c) R.184/4- 30-4/50, and (c) R.179/4-20-4/33 Propellers ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 16, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-09-02 DOWTY ROTOL: Amdt. 39-215 Part 39 Federal Register March 23, 1966. Applies to Dowty Rotol Propellers, (c) R.193/4-30-4/50, installed on Fairchild F-27; (c) R.184/4- 30-4/50, installed on Grumman G-159; and (c) R.179/4-20-4/33, installed on Viscount 810. Compliance required within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent further improper operation of the propeller pitch lock under high oil temperature conditions, rework the existing Lock Support Sleeve, Dowty Rotol P/N RA.61236, in accordance with Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin No. 61-185 (Modification No. (c) VP.2032) or later ARB-approved revision. This directive effective April 22, 1966. Revised June 16, 1966. FOOTER:
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