AD 76-14-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | C632S | CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C632S Propeller |
| propeller | Curtiss-Wright Corporation | C632S | CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C632S Propeller |
Unsafe Condition
Blade failure due to an undetected crack in the blade surface or internal blade shank area.
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Required Actions
Remove propeller from aircraft and blades from hub; remove de-icing elements; inspect blade surface and internal shank area for cracks using magnetic particle inspection and borescope/mirror-light combination; reject blades with 'Indications' as defined in service publications; replace non-compliant blades and reassemble acceptable ones.
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Compliance Time
Within 300 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished within 1700 hours in service prior to the effective date, and every 2000 hours in service thereafter.
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Affected Aircraft
CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C632S Propeller equipped with 744-6C2-() series hollow steel blades installed on but not limited to Douglas DC-6 aircraft.
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Federal Register Abstract
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-14-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-14-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C632S Propeller Subject: Blades Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/23/1976 Make: Curtiss-Wright Corporation Model: C632S Product Type: Propeller Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-14-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2672 AD NUMBER: 76-14-09 SUBJECT HEADING: CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C632S Propeller ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 23, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-14-09 CURTISS-WRIGHT: Amendment 39-2672. Applies to C632S type propeller equipped with 744-6C2-() series hollow steel blades installed on but not limited to Douglas DC-6 aircraft. Compliance required within 300 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished within 1700 hours in service prior to the effective date of this AD, and every 2000 hours in service thereafter. To preclude the possibility of blade failure due to an undetected crack, accomplish the following in accordance with the propeller manufacturer's instructions contained in FAA approved Curtiss-Wright Corporation Service Publications S-242A-550 dated December 1, 1961, S-3B3-550 dated March 1, 1962, Chapter 63.2-2 as revised to May 1, 1962, and Chapter 63.2-4 as revised to November 1, 1964, or equivalent procedures and methods for inspection approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region: (a) Remove propeller from aircraft and remove blades from hub. (b) Remove the electrical de-icing heating elements or fluid anti-icing shoes. (c) Inspect the entire blade surface and the entire internal blade shank area for cracks using the magnetic particle inspection method. When inspecting the internal blade area, visually examine the entire accessible bondline for cracks or separations using a borescope device or a mirror and light combination. (d) Reject blades with "Indications" as defined in Curtiss-Wright Corporation Service Publication Chapter 63.2-4, paragraph 6. Replace with blades which have been inspected pursuant to this airworthiness directive. (e) Reassemble acceptable blades and return to service. Upon submission of substantiating data through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection interval specified in this AD. This amendment is effective July 23, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-14-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-14-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C632S Propeller Subject: Blades Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/23/1976 Make: Curtiss-Wright Corporation Model: C632S 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: 76-14-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2672 AD NUMBER: 76-14-09 SUBJECT HEADING: CURTISS-WRIGHT Model C632S Propeller ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 23, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-14-09 CURTISS-WRIGHT: Amendment 39-2672. Applies to C632S type propeller equipped with 744-6C2-() series hollow steel blades installed on but not limited to Douglas DC-6 aircraft. Compliance required within 300 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished within 1700 hours in service prior to the effective date of this AD, and every 2000 hours in service thereafter. To preclude the possibility of blade failure due to an undetected crack, accomplish the following in accordance with the propeller manufacturer's instructions contained in FAA approved Curtiss-Wright Corporation Service Publications S-242A-550 dated December 1, 1961, S-3B3-550 dated March 1, 1962, Chapter 63.2-2 as revised to May 1, 1962, and Chapter 63.2-4 as revised to November 1, 1964, or equivalent procedures and methods for inspection approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region: (a) Remove propeller from aircraft and remove blades from hub. (b) Remove the electrical de-icing heating elements or fluid anti-icing shoes. (c) Inspect the entire blade surface and the entire internal blade shank area for cracks using the magnetic particle inspection method. When inspecting the internal blade area, visually examine the entire accessible bondline for cracks or separations using a borescope device or a mirror and light combination. (d) Reject blades with "Indications" as defined in Curtiss-Wright Corporation Service Publication Chapter 63.2-4, paragraph 6. Replace with blades which have been inspected pursuant to this airworthiness directive. (e) Reassemble acceptable blades and return to service. Upon submission of substantiating data through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection interval specified in this AD. This amendment is effective July 23, 1976. FOOTER:
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