AD 81-13-05

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

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

AD Number
81-13-05
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

Unsafe Condition

Cracks, scratches, pitting, nicks, dents, or gouges on the outer 15 inches of the leading edge of propeller blades, P/N 660705335, could lead to blade tip failures.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect using a 2x to 5x power magnifying glass or equivalent for cracks, scratches, pitting, nicks, dents, or gouges on the outer 15 inches of the leading edge of propeller blades, P/N 660705335. Remove surface damage and replace blades with cracks before further flight. Additionally, perform dye penetrant inspection every 15 operating hours and reinspect at least every 15 hours thereafter.

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Compliance Time

Prior to each engine start or prior to accumulating 3 hours of engine/propeller operating time, whichever occurs first, and prior to accumulating 15 hours of engine/propeller operating time with subsequent inspections every 15 operating hours thereafter.

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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 used on WSK-Pezetel Model PZL-3S engine installed on Gulfstream American G-164A, B, C modified by STC SA2731SW, and Ayres S2R-R3S, S2R modified by STC SA3897WE.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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