Hamilton Standard Division Airworthiness Directives

18 ADs indexed for Hamilton Standard Division aircraft.

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2013-16-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Standard Division and Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Propellers

Unsafe Condition: The amount of corrosion detected during major inspections (MI) could result in propeller failure and loss of airplane control.

Effective: Sep 19, 2013 Category: propeller Compliance: Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD for Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation propeller ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Standard Division and Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Propellers

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2004-12-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation (Formerly Hamilton Standard Division) Model 568F Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Reports of propeller blades found at inspection with random areas of missing adhesive under the compression wrap, which exposed the steel tulip part of the blade, leading to potential corrosion-ind...

Effective: Jul 19, 2004 Category: propeller Compliance: Within the compliance times specified in Table 1 of the AD, with some blades due by December 31, ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation (Formerly Hamilton Standard Division) Model 568F Propellers

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96-25-20

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Hamilton Standard 14RF and 14SF Series, and Hamilton Standard/British Aerospace Model 6/5500/F Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Failure of critical control components, including transfer tube assemblies, actuator assemblies, and propeller control units (PCUs), could result in loss of propeller control and subsequent loss of...

Effective: Feb 7, 1997 Category: propeller Compliance: within 6,000 hours time in service (TIS), or 3 years, whichever occurs first, after the effective...

Why matched: Hamilton Standard 14RF and 14SF Series, and Hamilton Standard/British Aerospace Model 6/5500/F Propellers

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96-08-02

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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.

Effective: May 9, 1996 Category: propeller Compliance: No later than July 31, 1996 for Model 14RF-9 and February 28, 1997 for other affected propeller m...

Why matched: 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

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95-22-12

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Hamilton Standard 14RF, 247F, 14SF, and 6/5500/F Series Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Control Unit Servo Ballscrew Internal Spline Assembly

Effective: May 6, 1996 Category: propeller

Why matched: Hamilton Standard 14RF, 247F, 14SF, and 6/5500/F Series Propellers

93-06-06

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HAMILTON STANDARD Models 14RF-9, 14RF-19, and 14RF-21, and Models 14SF-5, 14SF-7, 14SF-11, 14SF-15, 14SF-17, 14SF-19, and 14SF-23 Propellers, and Hamilton Standard-British Aerospace Model 6/5500/F-1 propellers

Unsafe Condition: Loss of control of the propeller blade pitch due to propeller control unit (PCU) ballscrew quill wear.

Effective: Jul 6, 1993 Category: propeller Compliance: Within 10 hours time in service (TIS) after the effective date; within 30 hours TIS; within 60 da...

Why matched: HAMILTON STANDARD Models 14RF-9, 14RF-19, and 14RF-21, and Models 14SF-5, 14SF-7, 14SF-11, 14SF-15, 14SF-17, 14SF-19, and 14SF-23 Propellers, and Hamilton Standard-British Aerospace Model 6/5500/F-1 propellers

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81-13-06 R2

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HAMILTON STANDARD: Hydromatic (noncounterweighted) propellers with aluminum blades

Unsafe Condition: Propeller blade failure due to corrosion and fatigue in the blade fillet and shank area, particularly under the teflon friction reduction strip and the resin corrosion barrier.

Effective: Sep 15, 1989 Category: propeller Compliance: Within 90 days after July 1, 1982, or within 18 months since last inspection, whichever occurs later

Why matched: HAMILTON STANDARD: Hydromatic (noncounterweighted) propellers with aluminum blades

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84-25-06

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HAMILTON STANDARD Model 23LF-335 and -371 Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the blades/counterweights could cause possible propeller failure.

Effective: Jan 3, 1985 Category: propeller Compliance: within the next 20 hours time in service or before the next propeller landing reversal, whichever...

Why matched: HAMILTON STANDARD Model 23LF-335 and -371 Propellers

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81-12-05

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HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Spalling in the bearing raceway surfaces of the barrel and blade split races can lead to propeller failure.

Effective: Jun 15, 1981 Category: propeller Compliance: Within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date (June 15, 1981) for propellers...

Why matched: HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers

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79-25-09

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HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Fracture of P/N 738410-1 bell crank and P/N 738405-1 pivot due to cyclic loading.

Effective: Dec 24, 1979 Category: propeller Compliance: Prior to the accumulation of specified hours time in service as outlined in the schedule (3,000 h...

Why matched: HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24PF Propellers

58-08-04

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HAMILTON STANDARD Models 23260, 24260, 34D50, 34D51, 34E60, 43E60, and 43H60 Propellers

Unsafe Condition: The dome cap of propellers incorporating a pitch lock can become partially disengaged in flight, resulting in complete loss of propeller control.

Category: propeller Compliance: at first propeller overhaul after May 15, 1958, if not already accomplished

Why matched: HAMILTON STANDARD Models 23260, 24260, 34D50, 34D51, 34E60, 43E60, and 43H60 Propellers

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54-10-01

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HAMILTON STANDARD Models 23260, 24260, and 34D Series Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue in highly stressed areas of the servo piston shaft could cause breakage, leading to reverse system malfunction.

Category: propeller Compliance: At the earliest opportunity, but not later than the first overhaul subsequent to June 1, 1954

Why matched: HAMILTON STANDARD Models 23260, 24260, and 34D Series Propellers

60-20-02

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HAMILTON STANDARD Models 34E60 Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Dome cap fractures resulting in propeller overspeed and inability to feather.

Category: propeller Compliance: Compliance required as indicated.

Why matched: HAMILTON STANDARD Models 34E60 Propellers

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54-01-02

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HAMILTON STANDARD Models 43D, 43E, 34D, 34E, 232 and 242 Propellers

Unsafe Condition: The low pitch stop wedge can move forward from its position under the stop levers under vibratory conditions, allowing the propeller to travel into the reverse range upon governor demand for lower ...

Category: propeller Compliance: Prior to June 1, 1954

Why matched: HAMILTON STANDARD Models 43D, 43E, 34D, 34E, 232 and 242 Propellers

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55-09-04

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HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24260 Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Cracks occurring in several 24260 hubs when installed on Boeing 377 aircraft.

Category: propeller Compliance: not later than at the next overhaul following June 15, 1955

Why matched: HAMILTON STANDARD Model 24260 Propellers

54-01-01

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HAMILTON STANDARD Models 43D, 43E, 34D, 34E, 232 and 242 Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Unwanted reversal of Hamilton Standard propellers could occur due to broken plunger spring, oil film between armature and valve body, or foreign particle lodged between valve and seat in Model 6700...

Category: propeller Compliance: Compliance required as indicated.

Why matched: HAMILTON STANDARD Models 43D, 43E, 34D, 34E, 232 and 242 Propellers

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58-08-05

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HAMILTON STANDARD Models 34E, 43E, and 43H Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Cases of propeller-engine overspeeds have resulted in instances of failure to feather, reversing when feathering was initiated, and in aircraft fires.

Category: propeller Compliance: At first propeller overhaul after October 1, 1958, but not later than May 1, 1959.

Why matched: HAMILTON STANDARD Models 34E, 43E, and 43H Propellers

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55-05-02

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HAMILTON STANDARD Models 43E60 Propellers

Unsafe Condition: The analysis of loadings and stresses in the Hamilton Standard 43E60/6903 propeller revealed a need to improve the strength characteristics of the propeller barrel assembly to preclude failures.

Category: propeller Compliance: At the earliest opportunity, but not later than the first overhaul subsequent to May 1, 1955

Why matched: HAMILTON STANDARD Models 43E60 Propellers

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