AD 67-06-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-93Z30-2 | HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30/19152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3W30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10160-6 and HC-B3W30/10160-6 Propellers |
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B3W30 | HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30/19152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3W30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10160-6 and HC-B3W30/10160-6 Propellers |
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B3Z30-2 | HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30/19152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3W30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10160-6 and HC-B3W30/10160-6 Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-93Z30-2 | HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30/19152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3W30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10160-6 and HC-B3W30/10160-6 Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B3W30 | HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30/19152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3W30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10160-6 and HC-B3W30/10160-6 Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B3Z30-2 | HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30/19152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3W30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10160-6 and HC-B3W30/10160-6 Propellers |
Unsafe Condition
Propeller blade shank failures
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Required Actions
Inspect blades using penetrant inspection method or equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Eastern Region. Replace cracked blades before further flight with new blades or blades inspected according to this AD.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated.
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Affected Aircraft
Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Models HC-93Z30/19152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3W30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10160-6 and HC-B3W30/10160-6 Propellers installed on Pratt and Whitney Model R985 Series Engines.
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Federal Register Abstract
Blades
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-06-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-06-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30/19152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3W30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10160-6 ...Show more Subject: Blades Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/04/1969 Make: Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Model: HC-93Z30-2 | HC-B3W30 | 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: 67-06-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-725 AD NUMBER: 67-06-04 SUBJECT HEADING: HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30/19152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3W30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10160-6 and HC-B3W30/10160-6 Propellers ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 4, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-06-04 HARTZELL: Amendment 39-725. Applies to Models HC-93Z30/19152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3W30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10160-6 and HC-B3W30/10160-6 Propellers. Installed on Pratt and Whitney Model R985 Series Engines. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent propeller blade shank failures accomplish the following: (a) For blades previously inspected by a procedure described in (c), reinspect in accordance with (c) every 600 hours' time in service from last inspection (b) For all other blades: (1) Blades with 300 hours' time in service, inspect in accordance with (c) within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and reinspect every 600 hours' time in service from the last inspection. (2) Blades with less than 300 hours' time in service, inspect in accordance with (c) prior to the accumulation of 325 hours and reinspect every 600 hours' time in service from the last inspection (c) Remove blades from propeller and inspect each blade in the shank retention area for cracks using penetrant inspection method or equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Eastern Region. Replace before further flight any cracked blade with a new blade or a blade that has been inspected according to this AD. Effective February 21, 1967. Revised March 4, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-06-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-06-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30/19152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3W30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10160-6 ...Show more Subject: Blades Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/04/1969 Make: Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Model: HC-93Z30-2 | HC-B3W30 | 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: 67-06-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-725 AD NUMBER: 67-06-04 SUBJECT HEADING: HARTZELL Models HC-93Z30/19152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3W30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10160-6 and HC-B3W30/10160-6 Propellers ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 4, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-06-04 HARTZELL: Amendment 39-725. Applies to Models HC-93Z30/19152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3W30/10152-5 1/2, HC-B3Z30/10160-6 and HC-B3W30/10160-6 Propellers. Installed on Pratt and Whitney Model R985 Series Engines. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent propeller blade shank failures accomplish the following: (a) For blades previously inspected by a procedure described in (c), reinspect in accordance with (c) every 600 hours' time in service from last inspection (b) For all other blades: (1) Blades with 300 hours' time in service, inspect in accordance with (c) within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and reinspect every 600 hours' time in service from the last inspection. (2) Blades with less than 300 hours' time in service, inspect in accordance with (c) prior to the accumulation of 325 hours and reinspect every 600 hours' time in service from the last inspection (c) Remove blades from propeller and inspect each blade in the shank retention area for cracks using penetrant inspection method or equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Eastern Region. Replace before further flight any cracked blade with a new blade or a blade that has been inspected according to this AD. Effective February 21, 1967. Revised March 4, 1969. FOOTER:
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