AD 96-18-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-A3V | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B3M | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B3MN-3 | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B3T | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B4MN-5 | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B4MP-3 | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B4TN-3 | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B4TN-5 | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B5MA-3 | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| aircraft | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B5MP-3 | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-A3V | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B3M | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B3MN-3 | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B3T | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B4MN-5 | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B4MP-3 | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B4TN-3 | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B4TN-5 | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B5MA-3 | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B5MP-3 | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
| propeller | Hartzell Propeller, Inc. | HC-B5MP-5 | Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers |
Unsafe Condition
The hub may have a manufacturing defect that could result in blade separation during operation.
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Required Actions
Inspect the propeller hub serial numbers and replace hubs with specific serial ranges as outlined in Table 1. Perform concurrent blade and blade clamp inspections during hub replacements over a 10-year timeframe.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Hartzell Propeller Inc. models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M series propellers.
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Federal Register Abstract
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AD Final Rules - 961814ca.pdf Copy URL Document Versions Feedback DetailsAttachments/Public Comments AD Number: 96-18-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 95-ANE-30 Subject Heading: Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers Subject: Hub Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: September 11, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 177) Citation Publish Date: 09/11/1996 Effective Date: 10/16/1996 Make: Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Model: HC-A3V | HC-B3M | HC-B3MN-3 | HC-B3T | HC-B4MN-5 | HC-B4MP-3 | HC-B4TN-3 | HC-B4TN-5 | HC-B5MA-3 | H...Show more Product Type: Propeller Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 [61 FR 47809 NO. 177 09/11/96] Comments: CORRECTION [Federal Register: August 28, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 167); Page 55108; www.access.gpo.go...Show more Automatic Zoom Actual Size Page Fit Page Width 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 200% 300% 400% 125% of 11 1 [Federal Register: August 28, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 167)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 55108] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr28au02-3] ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 95-ANE-30-AD; Amendment 39-9738; AD 96-18-14] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC- B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers; Correction AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Correcting amendments. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SUMMARY: This document contains corrections to the final airworthiness directive (AD), which was published in the Federal Register on September 11, 1996, (61 FR 47809). The regulations related to Hartzell Propeller Inc. HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M series propellers blade inspection and replacement. EFFECTIVE DATE: October 16, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tomaso DiPaolo, Aerospace Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 2300 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone (847) 294-7031; fax (847) 294-7834. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The final AD 96-18-14 that is the subject of these corrections affects owners and operators of Hartzell Propeller Inc. HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M series propellers who are required to perform hub replacements over a 10-year time frame with a concurrent blade and blade clamp inspection. 2 Need for Correction As published, AD 96-18-14 (61 FR 47809, September 11, 1996) contains errors that may prove to be misleading and need to be clarified. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. Accordingly, 14 CFR part 39 is corrected by making the following correcting amendments: PART 39–AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Corrected] 2. Amend AD 96-18-14 in the Compliance section as follows: a. Revise paragraph (c)(3) as set forth below; and b. In Table 1 at the end of paragraph (c)(5), in the entry for Hub Model Number HC-B4MP-3, under the column heading ''Sept. 2002'', revise ''1394-3033'' to read ''1394-2034'', and in the entry for Hub Model Number HC-B5MP-5, under the column heading ''March 2002'', remove ''5-6'', and under the column heading ''Sept. 2002'', remove ''7-8''. 96-18-14 Hartzell Propeller Inc.: Amendment 39-9738, Docket No. 95-ANE-30. * * * * * Compliance: * * * (c) * * * (3) The two-letter prefix of some existing propeller hub serial numbers may be followed by a third letter 'A.' The presence or absence of this letter has no significance in determining compliance. * * * * * Issued in Burlington, MA, on August 20, 2002. Jay J. Pardee, Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 02-21831 Filed 8-27-02; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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AD Final Rules - 961814ca.pdf Copy URL Document Versions Feedback DetailsAttachments/Public Comments AD Number: 96-18-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 95-ANE-30 Subject Heading: Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers Subject: Hub Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: September 11, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 177) Citation Publish Date: 09/11/1996 Effective Date: 10/16/1996 Make: Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Model: HC-A3V | HC-B3M | HC-B3MN-3 | HC-B3T | HC-B4MN-5 | HC-B4MP-3 | HC-B4TN-3 | HC-B4TN-5 | HC-B5MA-3 | H...Show more Product Type: Propeller Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 [61 FR 47809 NO. 177 09/11/96] Comments: CORRECTION [Federal Register: August 28, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 167); Page 55108; www.access.gpo.go...Show more Automatic Zoom Actual Size Page Fit Page Width 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 200% 300% 400% 125% of 11 1 [Federal Register: August 28, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 167)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 55108] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr28au02-3] ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 95-ANE-30-AD; Amendment 39-9738; AD 96-18-14] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC- B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers; Correction AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Correcting amendments. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SUMMARY: This document contains corrections to the final airworthiness directive (AD), which was published in the Federal Register on September 11, 1996, (61 FR 47809). The regulations related to Hartzell Propeller Inc. HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M series propellers blade inspection and replacement. EFFECTIVE DATE: October 16, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tomaso DiPaolo, Aerospace Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 2300 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone (847) 294-7031; fax (847) 294-7834. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The final AD 96-18-14 that is the subject of these corrections affects owners and operators of Hartzell Propeller Inc. HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M series propellers who are required to perform hub replacements over a 10-year time frame with a concurrent blade and blade clamp inspection. 2 Need for Correction As published, AD 96-18-14 (61 FR 47809, September 11, 1996) contains errors that may prove to be misleading and need to be clarified. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. Accordingly, 14 CFR part 39 is corrected by making the following correcting amendments: PART 39–AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Corrected] 2. Amend AD 96-18-14 in the Compliance section as follows: a. Revise paragraph (c)(3) as set forth below; and b. In Table 1 at the end of paragraph (c)(5), in the entry for Hub Model Number HC-B4MP-3, under the column heading ''Sept. 2002'', revise ''1394-3033'' to read ''1394-2034'', and in the entry for Hub Model Number HC-B5MP-5, under the column heading ''March 2002'', remove ''5-6'', and under the column heading ''Sept. 2002'', remove ''7-8''. 96-18-14 Hartzell Propeller Inc.: Amendment 39-9738, Docket No. 95-ANE-30. * * * * * Compliance: * * * (c) * * * (3) The two-letter prefix of some existing propeller hub serial numbers may be followed by a third letter 'A.' The presence or absence of this letter has no significance in determining compliance. * * * * * Issued in Burlington, MA, on August 20, 2002. Jay J. Pardee, Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 02-21831 Filed 8-27-02; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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