AD 73-12-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Dowty Propellers | (c) R186/4-30-4/ | DOWTY ROTOL Model (c)R186/4-30-4/16 Propellers |
| propeller | Dowty Propellers | (c) R186/4-30-4/ | DOWTY ROTOL Model (c)R186/4-30-4/16 Propellers |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the propeller hub front wall
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Required Actions
Strengthen the propeller hub and hub driving center by incorporating Modification No. (c) VP.2388, Revision 3, in accordance with Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin No. 61-604 (Rev. 2) dated November 24, 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, or prior to the accumulation of 8,000 hours total time in service, whichever occurs later
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Affected Aircraft
Dowty Propellers Model (c)R186/4-30-4/16 propellers not modified per Modification No. (c) VP.2388 (Rev. 3), installed on Armstrong Whitworth Argosy Type A.W. 650 Series 101 airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Hub Front Wall
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-12-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: DOWTY ROTOL Model (c)R186/4-30-4/16 Propellers Subject: Hub Front Wall Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/01/1973 Make: Dowty Propellers Model: (c) R186/4-30-4/ Product Type: Propeller Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 73-12-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1653 AD NUMBER: 73-12-02 SUBJECT HEADING: DOWTY ROTOL Model (c)R186/4-30-4/16 Propellers ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 1, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-12-02 DOWTY ROTOL: Amdt. 39-1653. Applies to Dowty Rotol Propellers, type (c)R186/4-30-4/16 which have not been modified in accordance with Modification No. (c) VP.2388 (Rev. 3). These propellers are installed on, but not necessarily limited to, Armstrong Whitworth Argosy Type A.W. 650 Series 101 airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent cracking of the propeller hub front wall, accomplish the following: Within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, or prior to the accumulation of 8,000 hours total time in service, whichever occurs later, strengthen the propeller hub and hub driving center by incorporating Modification No. (c) VP.2388, Revision 3, in accordance with Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin No. 61-604 (Rev. 2) dated November 24, 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective July 1, 1973. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-12-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: DOWTY ROTOL Model (c)R186/4-30-4/16 Propellers Subject: Hub Front Wall Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/01/1973 Make: Dowty Propellers Model: (c) R186/4-30-4/ 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: 73-12-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1653 AD NUMBER: 73-12-02 SUBJECT HEADING: DOWTY ROTOL Model (c)R186/4-30-4/16 Propellers ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 1, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-12-02 DOWTY ROTOL: Amdt. 39-1653. Applies to Dowty Rotol Propellers, type (c)R186/4-30-4/16 which have not been modified in accordance with Modification No. (c) VP.2388 (Rev. 3). These propellers are installed on, but not necessarily limited to, Armstrong Whitworth Argosy Type A.W. 650 Series 101 airplanes. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent cracking of the propeller hub front wall, accomplish the following: Within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, or prior to the accumulation of 8,000 hours total time in service, whichever occurs later, strengthen the propeller hub and hub driving center by incorporating Modification No. (c) VP.2388, Revision 3, in accordance with Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin No. 61-604 (Rev. 2) dated November 24, 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective July 1, 1973. FOOTER:
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