AD Amdt-39-16788

Recurring final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Dowty Propellers Type R321/4-82-F/8, R324/4-82-F/9, R333/4-82-F/12, and R334/4-82-F/13 Propeller Assemblies

AD Number
Amdt-39-16788
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-1270
FR Citation
76 FR 54926

Unsafe Condition

Propeller hub failure due to cracks in the hub, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform initial and repetitive ultrasonic inspections of the rear wall of the rear half of the propeller hub for cracks. Replace propeller hub, P/N 660709201, with a new propeller hub, P/N 660717226, as an optional terminating action.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in Table 1 of the AD, unless already done.

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Affected Aircraft

Dowty Propellers Type R321/4-82-F/8, R324/4-82-F/9, R333/4-82-F/12, and R334/4-82-F/13 propeller assemblies with propeller hubs, part number (P/N) 660709201.

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