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2024-07-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Propellers

Unsafe Condition: The auxiliary motor and pump installed on a non-Hamilton Sundstrand propeller failing to feather the propeller in flight through either the primary or the backup means, caused by motor magnets in t...

Effective: Jun 3, 2024 Category: propeller Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Propellers

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Problem area Propeller

2023-16-06

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Propellers

Unsafe Condition: An auxiliary motor and pump failing to feather a propeller in flight due to de-bonded motor magnets caused by corrosion at the magnet and housing interface.

Effective: Oct 20, 2023 Category: propeller Compliance: Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD (October 20, 2023).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Propellers

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

2022-08-10 Recurring

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Propellers

Unsafe Condition: The separation of a 54H60 model propeller blade installed on a USMCR KC-130T airplane during a flight in July 2017, resulting in the loss of the airplane and 17 fatalities, revealed that 54H60 mode...

Effective: May 27, 2022 Category: propeller Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Propellers

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

2020-12-07 Recurring

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion pitting and resultant intergranular radial crack in the propeller blade taper bore, which can lead to fatigue crack initiation and growth under service loading, resulting in blade separat...

Effective: Jul 20, 2020 Category: propeller Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date of this AD.
Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

2013-16-10

final rule

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

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

2011-04-02

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Propellers Model 247F Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Failure of propeller blades part number R817370-1 could result in loss of control of the aircraft.

Effective: May 5, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Propellers Model 247F Propellers

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Problem area Propeller

2009-21-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T-62T-46C12 Auxiliary Power Units

Unsafe Condition: APU compartment explosions due to over-fueling of the APU at low revolutions-per-minute during the start sequence.

Effective: Nov 20, 2009 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T- 62T-46C12 Auxiliary Power Units

2009-07-06

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Propellers Model 568F Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion pits in the tulip area of the blades, caused by a lack of adhesive and primer beyond the end of the compression wrap during manufacturing, could result in cracks and separation of the bla...

Effective: May 1, 2009 Category: propeller Compliance: Within 30 days after the effective date of the AD (May 1, 2009).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Propellers Model 568F Propellers

2006-16-01

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Model 14RF-19 Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Actuator yoke arms breaking during flight, which could cause high propeller vibration and contribute to reduced controllability of the airplane.

Effective: Aug 30, 2006 Category: propeller Compliance: Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Model 14RF-19 Propellers

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Problem area Propeller

2006-12-19

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Model 14RF-19 Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Propeller system actuator yoke arms breaking during flight.

Effective: Jul 18, 2006 Category: propeller Compliance: Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD.
Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

2006-10-07

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Model 14RF-9 Propellers; Correction

Unsafe Condition: This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006-10-07. That AD applies to Hamilton Sundstrand Model 14RF-9 propellers. We published AD 2006-10-07 in the Federal Register on Ma...

Effective: May 19, 2006 Category: aircraft Compliance: section, which impacts the intent of the compliance

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Model 14RF-9 Propellers

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

2005-23-11

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems (Formerly Sundstrand Power Systems) Auxiliary Power Units Models T-62T-46C2, T-62T-46C2A, T-62T-46C3, T-62T-46C7, and T-62T-46C7A

Unsafe Condition: Uncontained failures of compressor impeller assemblies in Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems auxiliary power units (APUs) models T-62T-46C2, T-62T-46C2A, T-62T-46C3, T-62T-46C7, and T-62T-46C7A, wit...

Effective: Dec 14, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the specified compliance times based on cycles-since-new (CSN) as outlined in the AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems (Formerly Sundstrand Power Systems) Auxiliary Power Units Models T-62T- 46C2, T-62T-46C2A, T-62T-46C3, T-62T-46C7, and T-62T-46C7A

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Problem area Engine

2004-24-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T-62T Series Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)

Unsafe Condition: Leaks caused by cracked bypass buttons that protruded beyond the internal o-ring seal, leading to a fire or explosion hazard.

Effective: Jan 3, 2005 Category: appliance Compliance: within 500 hours time-in-service

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T-62T Series Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)

Amdt-39-13879

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T-62T Series Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)

Unsafe Condition: Reports of leaks caused by cracked bypass buttons that protruded beyond the internal o-ring seal, leading to a potential fire or explosion from a fuel leak.

Effective: Jan 3, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 500 hours time-in-service or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occur...
Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2004-12-10

final rule

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

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

2004-09-39

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes Equipped with Hamilton Sundstrand Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Incorrectly installed 35-ampere (amp) remote controlled circuit breakers (RCCBs) on a 50-amp electrical circuit may result in erroneous tripping, premature failure of the RCCBs, loss of power to th...

Effective: Jun 15, 2004 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes Equipped with Hamilton Sundstrand Propellers

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

2002-15-02

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems (Formerly Sundstrand Power Systems, Turbomach, and Solar) T-62T Series Auxiliary Power Units

Unsafe Condition: Stress levels in compressor wheels part number 100636-1 are high enough to initiate and drive crack growth, potentially leading to uncontained compressor wheel failure and damage to the airplane.

Effective: Aug 28, 2002 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems (Formerly Sundstrand Power Systems, Turbomach, and Solar) T-62T Series Auxiliary Power Units

2002-15-03 Recurring

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Model 568F-1 Propellers.

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion-induced fatigue in propeller blades, part numbers R815505-2 and R815505-3, with serial numbers FR1698 or lower, could lead to blade separation and potential loss of airplane control.

Effective: Aug 9, 2002 Category: propeller Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Model 568F-1 Propellers.

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Problem area Propeller

2001-26-05

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Model 247F Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Partial slippage at the bond joint between the blade tulip and the composite blade airfoil interface due to debonding.

Effective: Jan 14, 2002 Category: propeller Compliance: Within 30 days of the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Model 247F Propellers

98-24-34

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Standard 54H60 Series Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Propeller blade cracks due to incomplete cold rolling during manufacture in the beveled radius area of the blade flange, which can result in blade separation and damage to the aircraft.

Effective: Dec 18, 1998 Category: propeller Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after the effective date or prior to September 30, 2002, whichev...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Standard 54H60 Series Propellers

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Problem area Propeller

97-13-07

final rule

Hamilton Standard 54H60 Series Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Propeller blade fracture due to a manufacturing defect in the beveled radius of the blade root, which could result in blade separation and loss of control of the aircraft.

Effective: Jul 14, 1997 Category: propeller Compliance: Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Hamilton Standard 54H60 Series Propellers

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Problem area Propeller

96-25-20

final rule

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

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

96-25-12

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Sundstrand T-62T-40C Series Auxiliary Power Units

Unsafe Condition: Compressor wheel ruptures due to low cycle fatigue could result in an uncontained APU failure and damage to the aircraft.

Effective: Jan 13, 1997 Category: appliance Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Sundstrand T-62T-40C Series Auxiliary Power Units

96-08-01 R1

final rule

Hamilton Standard Model 14RF-9 Propellers

Unsafe Condition: Propeller blade separation due to propeller blade shank cracking caused by mechanical damage induced from a localized interference condition between the blade spar and foam mold during manufacture.

Effective: Aug 2, 1996 Category: propeller Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

Why matched: Hamilton Standard Model 14RF-9 Propellers

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Problem area Propeller

96-08-02

final rule

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

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller