AD Amdt-39-11284

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Airworthiness Directives; Dowty Aerospace Propellers Model R381/ 6-123-F/5 Propellers

AD Number
Amdt-39-11284
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Docket No. 99-NE-43-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 47661

Unsafe Condition

Reports of a cracked composite propeller blade indicate potential for cracks across the camber face, leading to propeller blade separation and possible aircraft loss of control.

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Required Actions

Inspect propeller blades visually and using ultrasonic (UT) methods for cracks across the camber face. Replace any cracked blades with serviceable blades.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Dowty Aerospace Propellers Model R381/6-123-F/5 propellers.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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