AD 78-06-02

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

MCCAULEY PROPELLERS Model 3FF32C501 Propellers

AD Number
78-06-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McCauley Propeller Systems 3FF32C501 MCCAULEY PROPELLERS Model 3FF32C501 Propellers

Unsafe Condition

Blade actuating pin screws (P/N A-1635-104) may fail, leading to possible blade pitch control failures.

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Required Actions

Replace blade actuating pin screws P/N A-1635-104 with new screws P/N A-1635-108 per McCauley Service Bulletin No. 131 and Service Manual No. 751201. The replacement must be done by an FAA Certificated Propeller Repair Station.

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Compliance Time

before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McCauley Propeller Systems Model 3FF32C501 propellers with specified serial numbers listed in the AD, installed on but not limited to Cessna Model 421C and 404 aircraft.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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