AD 71-18-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McCauley Propeller Systems | 2AF34C55 | MCCAULEY Model 2AF34C55, 2AF34C55-A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, HM, J, JM, K, KM, L, LM, M and N Propellers |
| propeller | McCauley Propeller Systems | 2AF34C55 | MCCAULEY Model 2AF34C55, 2AF34C55-A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, HM, J, JM, K, KM, L, LM, M and N Propellers |
Unsafe Condition
Counterweight assembly failures
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Required Actions
Propellers must be modified in accordance with McCauley Service Bulletin Nos. 93 dated 21 April 1971 and 93-1 dated 30 June 1971 or later FAA approved revision or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Eastern Region.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time in service for propellers with 750 hours or more time in service as of 08/31/1971; prior to the accumulation of 850 hours in service for propellers with less than 750 hours in service as of 08/31/1971
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Affected Aircraft
McCauley Propeller Systems Model 2AF34C55, 2AF34C55-A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, HM, J, JM, K, KM, L, LM, M and N propellers
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Federal Register Abstract
Counterweight Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-18-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-18-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: MCCAULEY Model 2AF34C55, 2AF34C55-A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, HM, J, JM, K, KM, L, LM, M and N Propellers Subject: Counterweight Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/31/1971 Make: McCauley Propeller Systems Model: 2AF34C55 Product Type: Propeller Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-18-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1274 AD NUMBER: 71-18-02 SUBJECT HEADING: MCCAULEY Model 2AF34C55, 2AF34C55-A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, HM, J, JM, K, KM, L, LM, M and N Propellers ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 31, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-18-02 MCCAULEY: Amdt. 39-1274. Applies to Model 2AF34C55, 2AF34C55-A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, HM, J, JM, K, KM, L, LM, M and N propellers. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent propeller counterweight assembly failures accomplish the following: (a) Propellers with 750 hours or more time in service as of the effective date of this airworthiness directive must be modified in accordance with paragraph (c) within the next 100 hours time in service. (b) Propellers with less than 750 hours in service as of the effective date of this airworthiness directive must be modified in accordance with paragraph (c) prior to the accumulation of 850 hours in service. (c) Modify propeller counterweight assembly in accordance with McCauley Service Bulletin Nos. 93 dated 21 April 1971 and 93-1 dated 30 June 1971 or later FAA approved revision or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Eastern Region. NOTE: McCauley Service Bulletin 93-2 lists serial numbers of 2AF34C55N propeller hub assemblies which were in compliance with this airworthiness directive when shipped from the manufacturer. This amendment is effective August 31, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-18-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-18-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: MCCAULEY Model 2AF34C55, 2AF34C55-A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, HM, J, JM, K, KM, L, LM, M and N Propellers Subject: Counterweight Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/31/1971 Make: McCauley Propeller Systems Model: 2AF34C55 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: 71-18-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1274 AD NUMBER: 71-18-02 SUBJECT HEADING: MCCAULEY Model 2AF34C55, 2AF34C55-A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, HM, J, JM, K, KM, L, LM, M and N Propellers ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 31, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-18-02 MCCAULEY: Amdt. 39-1274. Applies to Model 2AF34C55, 2AF34C55-A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, HM, J, JM, K, KM, L, LM, M and N propellers. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent propeller counterweight assembly failures accomplish the following: (a) Propellers with 750 hours or more time in service as of the effective date of this airworthiness directive must be modified in accordance with paragraph (c) within the next 100 hours time in service. (b) Propellers with less than 750 hours in service as of the effective date of this airworthiness directive must be modified in accordance with paragraph (c) prior to the accumulation of 850 hours in service. (c) Modify propeller counterweight assembly in accordance with McCauley Service Bulletin Nos. 93 dated 21 April 1971 and 93-1 dated 30 June 1971 or later FAA approved revision or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Eastern Region. NOTE: McCauley Service Bulletin 93-2 lists serial numbers of 2AF34C55N propeller hub assemblies which were in compliance with this airworthiness directive when shipped from the manufacturer. This amendment is effective August 31, 1971. FOOTER:
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