AD 96-08-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Hamilton Standard Division | Hamilton Sundstrand | 6/5500/F-1 | Hamilton Standard Models 14RF-9, 14RF-19, 14RF-21; and 14SF-5, 14SF-7, 14SF-11, 14SFL11, 14SF-15, 14SF-17, 14SF-19, and 14SF-23; and Hamilton Standard/British Aerospace 6/5500/F Propellers |
| aircraft | Hamilton Standard Division | Hamilton Sundstrand | 6/5500/F-2 | Hamilton Standard Models 14RF-9, 14RF-19, 14RF-21; and 14SF-5, 14SF-7, 14SF-11, 14SFL11, 14SF-15, 14SF-17, 14SF-19, and 14SF-23; and Hamilton Standard/British Aerospace 6/5500/F Propellers |
| aircraft | Hamilton Standard Division | Hamilton Sundstrand | 14RF-19 | Hamilton Standard Models 14RF-9, 14RF-19, 14RF-21; and 14SF-5, 14SF-7, 14SF-11, 14SFL11, 14SF-15, 14SF-17, 14SF-19, and 14SF-23; and Hamilton Standard/British Aerospace 6/5500/F Propellers |
| aircraft | Hamilton Standard Division | Hamilton Sundstrand | 14RF-21 | Hamilton Standard Models 14RF-9, 14RF-19, 14RF-21; and 14SF-5, 14SF-7, 14SF-11, 14SFL11, 14SF-15, 14SF-17, 14SF-19, and 14SF-23; and Hamilton Standard/British Aerospace 6/5500/F Propellers |
| aircraft | Hamilton Standard Division | Hamilton Sundstrand | 14RF-9 | Hamilton Standard Models 14RF-9, 14RF-19, 14RF-21; and 14SF-5, 14SF-7, 14SF-11, 14SFL11, 14SF-15, 14SF-17, 14SF-19, and 14SF-23; and Hamilton Standard/British Aerospace 6/5500/F Propellers |
| aircraft | Hamilton Standard Division | Hamilton Sundstrand | 14SF- 5 | Hamilton Standard Models 14RF-9, 14RF-19, 14RF-21; and 14SF-5, 14SF-7, 14SF-11, 14SFL11, 14SF-15, 14SF-17, 14SF-19, and 14SF-23; and Hamilton Standard/British Aerospace 6/5500/F Propellers |
| aircraft | Hamilton Standard Division | Hamilton Sundstrand | 14SF- 7 | Hamilton Standard Models 14RF-9, 14RF-19, 14RF-21; and 14SF-5, 14SF-7, 14SF-11, 14SFL11, 14SF-15, 14SF-17, 14SF-19, and 14SF-23; and Hamilton Standard/British Aerospace 6/5500/F Propellers |
| aircraft | Hamilton Standard Division | Hamilton Sundstrand | 14SF-11 | Hamilton Standard Models 14RF-9, 14RF-19, 14RF-21; and 14SF-5, 14SF-7, 14SF-11, 14SFL11, 14SF-15, 14SF-17, 14SF-19, and 14SF-23; and Hamilton Standard/British Aerospace 6/5500/F Propellers |
| aircraft | Hamilton Standard Division | Hamilton Sundstrand | 14SF-15 | Hamilton Standard Models 14RF-9, 14RF-19, 14RF-21; and 14SF-5, 14SF-7, 14SF-11, 14SFL11, 14SF-15, 14SF-17, 14SF-19, and 14SF-23; and Hamilton Standard/British Aerospace 6/5500/F Propellers |
| aircraft | Hamilton Standard Division | Hamilton Sundstrand | 14SF-17 | Hamilton Standard Models 14RF-9, 14RF-19, 14RF-21; and 14SF-5, 14SF-7, 14SF-11, 14SFL11, 14SF-15, 14SF-17, 14SF-19, and 14SF-23; and Hamilton Standard/British Aerospace 6/5500/F Propellers |
Unsafe Condition
Separation of a propeller blade due to cracks initiating in the blade taper bore, which can result in aircraft damage and possible loss of aircraft control.
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Required Actions
Conduct ultrasonic shear wave inspections of propeller blade taper bores for cracks. Blades with readings exceeding acceptable limits must be removed and replaced with serviceable blades. Repair taper bore using the new process (reaming damaged material, eddy current inspection, fluorescent penetrant inspection, wall thickness check, and shotpeening) or replace blades if repairs exceed limits. Compliance with repair deadlines: July 31, 1996 for Model 14RF-9 and February 28, 1997 for other models.
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Compliance Time
No later than July 31, 1996 for Model 14RF-9 and February 28, 1997 for other affected propeller models.
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