AD 81-12-05

final rule

HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers

AD Number
81-12-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Hamilton Standard Division 24PF-303 HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers
aircraft Hamilton Standard Division 24PF-304 HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers
aircraft Hamilton Standard Division 24PF-305 HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers
aircraft Hamilton Standard Division 24PF-306 HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers
aircraft Hamilton Standard Division 24PF-309 HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers
aircraft Hamilton Standard Division 24PF-310 HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers
propeller Hamilton Standard Division 24PF-303 HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers
propeller Hamilton Standard Division 24PF-304 HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers
propeller Hamilton Standard Division 24PF-305 HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers
propeller Hamilton Standard Division 24PF-306 HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers
propeller Hamilton Standard Division 24PF-309 HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers
propeller Hamilton Standard Division 24PF-310 HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers

Unsafe Condition

Spalling in the bearing raceway surfaces of the barrel and blade split races can lead to propeller failure.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect propellers in accordance with Hamilton Standard Service Bulletin HS Code 24PF No. 17, Revision 2 or equivalent. Replace spalled barrels or split races prior to further flight as per the service bulletin. Report inspection results to the FAA Great Lakes Region.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date (June 15, 1981) for propellers with 2,900 hours or more time in service since new, or prior to 3,000 hours time in service for those with less. Recurring inspections not to exceed 1,500 hours time in service from the last inspection. Adjustments may be requested through an FAA inspector.

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Affected Aircraft

Hamilton Standard Division Model 24PF propellers with air-melt barrels (Part Number 772531-1) installed on DeHavilland DHC-7 aircraft.

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Federal Register Abstract

Barrel and Blade Split Races

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AD Number:
81-12-05
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers
Subject:
Barrel and Blade Split Races
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/15/1981
Make:
Hamilton Standard Division
Model:
24PF-303 | 24PF-304 | 24PF-305 | 24PF-306 | 24PF-309 | 24PF-310
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: 81-12-05
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4131

AD NUMBER:   81-12-05

SUBJECT HEADING:   HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 15, 1981.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
81-12-05 HAMILTON STANDARD: Amendment 39-4131. Applies to all Hamilton Standard 24PF propellers with air-melt barrels, Part Number 772531-1, installed on DeHavilland DHC-7 aircraft. (Note: This AD does not apply to propellers with vacuum-melt barrels, Part Number 772531-2.)

Compliance is required as indicated. To determine the presence of spalling in the bearing raceway surfaces of the barrel and blade split races, visually inspect in accordance with the procedure contained in the accomplishment instruction section of Hamilton Standard Service Bulletin HS Code 24PF No. 17, Revision 2 dated April 10, 1981, or later FAA approved revision, or equivalent means approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Great Lakes Region.

Inspect in accordance with the following schedule:

a. For propellers with 2,900 hours or more time in service since new, compliance is required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 1,400 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,500 hours time in service from the last inspection required by this AD.

b. For propellers with less than 2,900 hours time in service since new, compliance is required prior to the accumulation of 3,000 hours time in service, unless already accomplished within the last 1,400 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,500 hours time in service from the last inspection required by this AD.

c. Propellers with spalled barrels must be removed from service prior to further flight and replaced with airworthy propellers. Propellers with spalled split race(s) must have the race(s) replaced prior to further flight in accordance with Service Bulletin 24PF-17, Revision 2 dated April 10, 1981, or later FAA approved revision.

d. Results of all propeller inspections required by this AD, including serial numbers and times in service, are to be forwarded to Federal Aviation Administration, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, AGL-210, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. (Reporting approved by the Office of Management and Budget under OMB Number 04-R0174.)

e. After successfully completing two consecutive 1500 hour inspections without seeing any evidence of barrel or bearing race spalling, the repetitive 1500 hour inspections required by this AD may be discontinued.

f. Upon request of an operator, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, AGL-210, Federal Aviation Administration, Great Lakes Region, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD provided such requests are made through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, and the request contains substantiating data to justify the request for that operator.

g. For purpose of this AD, an FAA-approved equivalent must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, AGL-210, Federal Aviation Administration, Great Lakes Region.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified in this directive are incorporated herein and made part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by the directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Hamilton Standard, Division of United Technologies Corporation, Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096. These documents may also be examined at the Great Lakes Regional Office, FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018.

This amendment becomes effective June 15, 1981.

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AD Number:
81-12-05
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers
Subject:
Barrel and Blade Split Races
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/15/1981
Make:
Hamilton Standard Division
Model:
24PF-303 | 24PF-304 | 24PF-305 | 24PF-306 | 24PF-309 | 24PF-310
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: 81-12-05
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4131

AD NUMBER:   81-12-05

SUBJECT HEADING:   HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 15, 1981.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
81-12-05 HAMILTON STANDARD: Amendment 39-4131. Applies to all Hamilton Standard 24PF propellers with air-melt barrels, Part Number 772531-1, installed on DeHavilland DHC-7 aircraft. (Note: This AD does not apply to propellers with vacuum-melt barrels, Part Number 772531-2.)

Compliance is required as indicated. To determine the presence of spalling in the bearing raceway surfaces of the barrel and blade split races, visually inspect in accordance with the procedure contained in the accomplishment instruction section of Hamilton Standard Service Bulletin HS Code 24PF No. 17, Revision 2 dated April 10, 1981, or later FAA approved revision, or equivalent means approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Great Lakes Region.

Inspect in accordance with the following schedule:

a. For propellers with 2,900 hours or more time in service since new, compliance is required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 1,400 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,500 hours time in service from the last inspection required by this AD.

b. For propellers with less than 2,900 hours time in service since new, compliance is required prior to the accumulation of 3,000 hours time in service, unless already accomplished within the last 1,400 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,500 hours time in service from the last inspection required by this AD.

c. Propellers with spalled barrels must be removed from service prior to further flight and replaced with airworthy propellers. Propellers with spalled split race(s) must have the race(s) replaced prior to further flight in accordance with Service Bulletin 24PF-17, Revision 2 dated April 10, 1981, or later FAA approved revision.

d. Results of all propeller inspections required by this AD, including serial numbers and times in service, are to be forwarded to Federal Aviation Administration, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, AGL-210, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. (Reporting approved by the Office of Management and Budget under OMB Number 04-R0174.)

e. After successfully completing two consecutive 1500 hour inspections without seeing any evidence of barrel or bearing race spalling, the repetitive 1500 hour inspections required by this AD may be discontinued.

f. Upon request of an operator, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, AGL-210, Federal Aviation Administration, Great Lakes Region, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD provided such requests are made through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, and the request contains substantiating data to justify the request for that operator.

g. For purpose of this AD, an FAA-approved equivalent must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, AGL-210, Federal Aviation Administration, Great Lakes Region.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified in this directive are incorporated herein and made part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by the directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Hamilton Standard, Division of United Technologies Corporation, Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096. These documents may also be examined at the Great Lakes Regional Office, FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018.

This amendment becomes effective June 15, 1981.

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