AD 71-03-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Ratier-Forest, Division de Figeac | FH.146 | RATIER-FIGEAC Model FH.146 Propellers |
| propeller | Ratier-Forest, Division de Figeac | FH.146 | RATIER-FIGEAC Model FH.146 Propellers |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks and possible failures in service in Ratier-Figeac Model FH.146 propeller components.
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Required Actions
Remove from service propeller components listed in Bulletin Ratier-Figeac Service No. 61-107 or later SGAC-approved revision, in accordance with the hours' time in service life limits specified in that document.
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Compliance Time
Effective February 22, 1971
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Affected Aircraft
Ratier-Forest, Division de Figeac FH.146 propellers installed on, but not necessarily limited to, Nord Aviation NORD 262A-12 airplanes.
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-03-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-03-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: RATIER-FIGEAC Model FH.146 Propellers Subject: Components Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/22/1971 Make: Ratier-Forest, Division de Figeac Model: FH.146 Product Type: Propeller Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-03-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1150 AD NUMBER: 71-03-01 SUBJECT HEADING: RATIER-FIGEAC Model FH.146 Propellers ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 22, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-03-01 RATIER-FIGEAC: Amdt. 39-1150. Applies to Ratier-Figeac FH.146 propellers installed on, but not necessarily limited to, Nord Aviation NORD 262A-12 airplanes. To prevent fatigue cracks and possible failures in service, the propeller components listed in Bulletin Ratier-Figeac Service No. 61-107, dated August 19, 1970, must be removed from service in accordance with the hours' time in service life limits specified in that Bulletin, or later SGAC-approved revision, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region. This amendment becomes effective February 22, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-03-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-03-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: RATIER-FIGEAC Model FH.146 Propellers Subject: Components Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/22/1971 Make: Ratier-Forest, Division de Figeac Model: FH.146 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: 71-03-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1150 AD NUMBER: 71-03-01 SUBJECT HEADING: RATIER-FIGEAC Model FH.146 Propellers ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 22, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-03-01 RATIER-FIGEAC: Amdt. 39-1150. Applies to Ratier-Figeac FH.146 propellers installed on, but not necessarily limited to, Nord Aviation NORD 262A-12 airplanes. To prevent fatigue cracks and possible failures in service, the propeller components listed in Bulletin Ratier-Figeac Service No. 61-107, dated August 19, 1970, must be removed from service in accordance with the hours' time in service life limits specified in that Bulletin, or later SGAC-approved revision, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region. This amendment becomes effective February 22, 1971. FOOTER:
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