AD Amdt-39-9738

[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 28, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 55108]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 02-21831]


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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.

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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.

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.
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    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]
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