AD 83-13-06

final rule

McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 Propellers

AD Number
83-13-06
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 McCauley Propeller Systems 3AF32C504 McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 Propellers
aircraft McCauley Propeller Systems 3AF32C505 McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 Propellers
aircraft McCauley Propeller Systems 3AF32C506 McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 Propellers
aircraft McCauley Propeller Systems 3AF32C507 McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 Propellers
aircraft McCauley Propeller Systems 3AF32C508 McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 Propellers
aircraft McCauley Propeller Systems 3AF32C509 McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 Propellers
propeller McCauley Propeller Systems 3AF32C504 McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 Propellers
propeller McCauley Propeller Systems 3AF32C505 McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 Propellers
propeller McCauley Propeller Systems 3AF32C506 McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 Propellers
propeller McCauley Propeller Systems 3AF32C507 McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 Propellers
propeller McCauley Propeller Systems 3AF32C508 McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 Propellers
propeller McCauley Propeller Systems 3AF32C509 McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 Propellers

Unsafe Condition

Possible failures of the counterweight bolts, part number A-1635-125, in McCauley Models 3AF32C504 through 3AF32C509 propellers.

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Required Actions

Remove propeller spinner, replace counterweight bolts (P/N A-1635-125) with new bolts stamped 'M' and torque to 65-60 lb.-ft., and reinstall spinner following Service Bulletin 147 or equivalent.

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Compliance Time

within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

McCauley Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 propellers with serial numbers listed in Service Bulletin No. 147, installed on Piper PA-34-220T and various Cessna models.

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Federal Register Abstract

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C...Show more
Subject:
Spinner
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/05/1983
Make:
McCauley Propeller Systems
Model:
3AF32C504 | 3AF32C505 | 3AF32C506 | 3AF32C507 | 3AF32C508 | 3AF32C509
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: 83-13-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4667

AD NUMBER:   83-13-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 Propellers

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 5, 1983.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
83-13-06 McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION: Amendment 39-4667. Applies to McCauley Model 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 full feathering propellers with specific serial numbers listed in McCauley Service Bulletin No. 147 installed on, but not limited to, Piper PA-34-220T, Cessna T303, T310P, T310Q, T310R, 320D, 320E, 320F, 335, 340Z 340A, 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 414, and 414A type aircraft certificated in all categories.

Compliance required within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished

A. To prevent possible failures of the counterweight bolts, accomplish the following:

1. Remove propeller spinner (shell).

2. Remove propeller counterweight bolt, P/N A-1635-125, from each blade, and install new P/N A-1635-125 bolt(s), identified with the letter "M" stamped on the head, torqued to 65-60 lb.-ft. in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4 of McCauley Service Bulletin 147 dated March 4, 1983, or FAA approved equivalent.

3. Reinstall propeller spinner (shell).

B. A special flight permit may be used in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the aircraft to a base where the AD can be accomplished.

Upon request of the operator, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. Portions of the McCauley Service Bulletin No. 147 identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received this document from the manufacturer may obtain a copy upon request to McCauley Accessory Division, Cessna Aircraft Company, 3535 McCauley Drive, P.O. Box 430, Vandalia, Ohio 45377. This document also may be examined at Rules Docket, Office of Regional Counsel, FAA, Attn: Rules Docket No. 83-ANE-17, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, and may be examined weekdays, except Federal holidays, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.

This amendment becomes effective July 5, 1983.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C...Show more
Subject:
Spinner
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/05/1983
Make:
McCauley Propeller Systems
Model:
3AF32C504 | 3AF32C505 | 3AF32C506 | 3AF32C507 | 3AF32C508 | 3AF32C509
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: 83-13-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4667

AD NUMBER:   83-13-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION Models 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 Propellers

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 5, 1983.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
83-13-06 McCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION: Amendment 39-4667. Applies to McCauley Model 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, and 3AF32C509 full feathering propellers with specific serial numbers listed in McCauley Service Bulletin No. 147 installed on, but not limited to, Piper PA-34-220T, Cessna T303, T310P, T310Q, T310R, 320D, 320E, 320F, 335, 340Z 340A, 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 414, and 414A type aircraft certificated in all categories.

Compliance required within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished

A. To prevent possible failures of the counterweight bolts, accomplish the following:

1. Remove propeller spinner (shell).

2. Remove propeller counterweight bolt, P/N A-1635-125, from each blade, and install new P/N A-1635-125 bolt(s), identified with the letter "M" stamped on the head, torqued to 65-60 lb.-ft. in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4 of McCauley Service Bulletin 147 dated March 4, 1983, or FAA approved equivalent.

3. Reinstall propeller spinner (shell).

B. A special flight permit may be used in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the aircraft to a base where the AD can be accomplished.

Upon request of the operator, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. Portions of the McCauley Service Bulletin No. 147 identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received this document from the manufacturer may obtain a copy upon request to McCauley Accessory Division, Cessna Aircraft Company, 3535 McCauley Drive, P.O. Box 430, Vandalia, Ohio 45377. This document also may be examined at Rules Docket, Office of Regional Counsel, FAA, Attn: Rules Docket No. 83-ANE-17, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, and may be examined weekdays, except Federal holidays, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.

This amendment becomes effective July 5, 1983.

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