AD 71-21-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-E2Y | HARTZELL PROPELLERS Models HC-E2YK-2RB, HC-E2YR-2RB, and HC-E2YL-2( ) Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-E2Y | HARTZELL PROPELLERS Models HC-E2YK-2RB, HC-E2YR-2RB, and HC-E2YL-2( ) Propellers |
Unsafe Condition
Overspeeds in flight due to inadvertent loss of the propeller's air charge.
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Required Actions
Install appropriate Spring Backup Kit and the propeller in accordance with Hartzell Service Letter No. 62 dated June 23, 1970, revised August 6, 1970, or subsequent FAA-approved revision. Equivalent methods must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours' time in service or prior to the accumulation of 1,000 hours in service since new or last overhaul, depending on the propeller's time in service as of the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Models HC-E2YK-2RB, HC-E2YR-2RB, and HC-E2YL-2( ) Propellers equipped with 8465-7R, 7663-4, or J7663-4 noncounterweighted type blades.
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Federal Register Abstract
Spring Backup Kit
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-21-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-21-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: HARTZELL PROPELLERS Models HC-E2YK-2RB, HC-E2YR-2RB, and HC-E2YL-2( ) Propellers Subject: Spring Backup Kit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/27/1972 Make: Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Model: HC-E2Y Product Type: Propeller Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-21-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1466 AD NUMBER: 71-21-09 SUBJECT HEADING: HARTZELL PROPELLERS Models HC-E2YK-2RB, HC-E2YR-2RB, and HC-E2YL-2( ) Propellers ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 27, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-21-09 HARTZELL PROPELLERS: Amdt. 39-1313 as amended by Amendment 39- 1466. Applies to Models HC-E2YK-2RB, HC-E2YR-2RB, and HC-E2YL-2( ) Propellers equipped with 8465-7R, 7663-4, or J7663-4 noncounterweighted type blades. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent overspeeds in flight due to inadvertent loss of the propeller's air charge, accomplish the following: (a) Propellers with 900 hours or more time in service since new or last overhaul as of the effective date of this AD, must be modified in accordance with paragraph (c) within the next 100 hours' time in service. (b) Propellers with 900 hours or more time in service since new or last overhaul as of the effective date of this AD must be modified in accordance with paragraph (c) prior to the accumulation of 1,000 hours in service since new, or last overhaul. (c) Install appropriate Spring Backup Kit and the propeller in accordance with Hartzell Service Letter No. 62 dated June 23, 1970, revised August 6, 1970, or subsequent FAA- approved revision. An equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region Amendment 39-1313 was effective November 14, 1971. This amendment 39-1466 is effective June 27, 1972. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-21-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-21-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: HARTZELL PROPELLERS Models HC-E2YK-2RB, HC-E2YR-2RB, and HC-E2YL-2( ) Propellers Subject: Spring Backup Kit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/27/1972 Make: Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Model: 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: 71-21-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1466 AD NUMBER: 71-21-09 SUBJECT HEADING: HARTZELL PROPELLERS Models HC-E2YK-2RB, HC-E2YR-2RB, and HC-E2YL-2( ) Propellers ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 27, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-21-09 HARTZELL PROPELLERS: Amdt. 39-1313 as amended by Amendment 39- 1466. Applies to Models HC-E2YK-2RB, HC-E2YR-2RB, and HC-E2YL-2( ) Propellers equipped with 8465-7R, 7663-4, or J7663-4 noncounterweighted type blades. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent overspeeds in flight due to inadvertent loss of the propeller's air charge, accomplish the following: (a) Propellers with 900 hours or more time in service since new or last overhaul as of the effective date of this AD, must be modified in accordance with paragraph (c) within the next 100 hours' time in service. (b) Propellers with 900 hours or more time in service since new or last overhaul as of the effective date of this AD must be modified in accordance with paragraph (c) prior to the accumulation of 1,000 hours in service since new, or last overhaul. (c) Install appropriate Spring Backup Kit and the propeller in accordance with Hartzell Service Letter No. 62 dated June 23, 1970, revised August 6, 1970, or subsequent FAA- approved revision. An equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region Amendment 39-1313 was effective November 14, 1971. This amendment 39-1466 is effective June 27, 1972. FOOTER:
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