AD 81-05-04

final rule

DOWTY ROTOL Models (c)R.289/3-110- F/1 and (c)R.289/3-110-F/11 Propellers

AD Number
81-05-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Dowty Propellers CR 289/3-110-F/1 DOWTY ROTOL Models (c)R.289/3-110- F/1 and (c)R.289/3-110-F/11 Propellers
aircraft Dowty Propellers CR 289/3-110-F/11 DOWTY ROTOL Models (c)R.289/3-110- F/1 and (c)R.289/3-110-F/11 Propellers
propeller Dowty Propellers CR 289/3-110-F/1 DOWTY ROTOL Models (c)R.289/3-110- F/1 and (c)R.289/3-110-F/11 Propellers
propeller Dowty Propellers CR 289/3-110-F/11 DOWTY ROTOL Models (c)R.289/3-110- F/1 and (c)R.289/3-110-F/11 Propellers

Unsafe Condition

Blade tip failures due to operation at manifold pressures above 26 inches Hg below 2000 RPM.

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Required Actions

Install a placard near the engine tachometer in the cockpit with 3/32 inch high lettering stating 'AVOID MP ABOVE 26 IN. HG. BELOW 2000 RPM.' Equivalent means of compliance may be approved upon operator request.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Dowty Propellers models (c)R.289/3-110-F/1 and (c)R.289/3-110-F/11 propellers installed on WSK-Pezetel Model PZL-3S engines used on Gulfstream American G-164A, B, C (modified by STC SA2731SW) and Ayres S2R-R3S, S2R (modified by STC SA3897WE) airplanes.

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Federal Register Abstract

Blade Tip Placard

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AD Number:
81-05-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
DOWTY ROTOL Models (c)R.289/3-110- F/1 and (c)R.289/3-110-F/11 Propellers
Subject:
Blade Tip Placard
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/02/1981
Make:
Dowty Propellers
Model:
CR 289/3-110-F/1 | CR 289/3-110-F/11
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 81-05-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4132

AD NUMBER:   81-05-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   DOWTY ROTOL Models (c)R.289/3-110- F/1 and (c)R.289/3-110-F/11 Propellers

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 2, 1981.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
81-05-04 DOWTY ROTOL: Amendment 39-4132. Applies to Dowty Rotol (c)R.289/3-110- F/1 and (c)R.289/3-110-F/11 propellers installed on the WSK-Pezetel Model PZL-3S engine used on Gulfstream American (formerly Grumman) Model G-164A, B, C airplanes modified by STC SA2731SW, and Ayres (formerly Rockwell) Model S2R-R3S, and Model S2R airplanes modified by STC SA3897WE.

Compliance is required as indicated unless previously accomplished. To preclude the possibility of blade tip failures, accomplish the following:

Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, install in the cockpit as near the engine tachometer as possible and in clear view of the pilot a placard which reads, "AVOID MP ABOVE 26 IN. HG. BELOW 2000 RPM." The placard may be fabricated locally, using 3/32 inch high lettering on a contrasting background.

Upon request of the operator, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirement of this AD may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Great Lakes Region.

This Airworthiness Directive supersedes AD 80-15-09.

This amendment becomes effective June 15, 1981, as to all persons except those to whom it was made immediately effective by the priority mail letter dated February 26, 1981, which contained this amendment.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
DOWTY ROTOL Models (c)R.289/3-110- F/1 and (c)R.289/3-110-F/11 Propellers
Subject:
Blade Tip Placard
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/02/1981
Make:
Dowty Propellers
Model:
CR 289/3-110-F/1 | CR 289/3-110-F/11
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: 81-05-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4132

AD NUMBER:   81-05-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   DOWTY ROTOL Models (c)R.289/3-110- F/1 and (c)R.289/3-110-F/11 Propellers

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 2, 1981.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
81-05-04 DOWTY ROTOL: Amendment 39-4132. Applies to Dowty Rotol (c)R.289/3-110- F/1 and (c)R.289/3-110-F/11 propellers installed on the WSK-Pezetel Model PZL-3S engine used on Gulfstream American (formerly Grumman) Model G-164A, B, C airplanes modified by STC SA2731SW, and Ayres (formerly Rockwell) Model S2R-R3S, and Model S2R airplanes modified by STC SA3897WE.

Compliance is required as indicated unless previously accomplished. To preclude the possibility of blade tip failures, accomplish the following:

Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, install in the cockpit as near the engine tachometer as possible and in clear view of the pilot a placard which reads, "AVOID MP ABOVE 26 IN. HG. BELOW 2000 RPM." The placard may be fabricated locally, using 3/32 inch high lettering on a contrasting background.

Upon request of the operator, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirement of this AD may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Great Lakes Region.

This Airworthiness Directive supersedes AD 80-15-09.

This amendment becomes effective June 15, 1981, as to all persons except those to whom it was made immediately effective by the priority mail letter dated February 26, 1981, which contained this amendment.

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