Airworthiness directives › 2003-13-17
AD 2003-13-17 Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller, Inc., McCauley Propeller Systems, Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company, Inc., and Raytheon Aircraft Company Propellers
Makes named: beech, raytheon, mccauley, hartzell, sensenich. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
(c) This AD applies to Hartzell Propeller, Inc., McCauley Propeller Systems, Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company, Inc., and Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) propellers returned to service by T and W Propellers, Inc. of Chino, CA, and that have a propeller hub serial number (SN) listed in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1 follows: BILLING CODE 4910-13-P ER03JY03.006 ER03JY03.007 ER03JY03.008 ER03JY03.009 ER03JY03.010 ER03JY03.011 ER03JY03.012 ER03JY03.013 ER03JY03.014 ER03JY03.015 ER03JY03.016 ER03JY03.017 ER03JY03.018 ER03JY03.019 BILLING CODE 4910-13-C Unsafe Condition (d) This AD is prompted by the results of a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation of a failed propeller blade and subsequent inspections of various propeller models returned to service by T and W Propellers, Inc. We are issuing this AD to detect unsafe conditions that could result in separation of a propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane.
Compliance
(e) If you have not already performed the actions required by this AD, you must perform the actions within the compliance times specified in this AD. Required Actions (f) For propellers listed in Table 1 of this AD, that have been overhauled since being returned to service by T and W Propellers, Inc by an authorized repair station other than T and W Propellers, Inc., no further action is required. Propellers With Fewer Than 10 Hours Time-in-Service (TIS) Since Return to Service (g) Before further flight, perform the actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD on propellers listed in Table 1 of this AD, that have fewer than 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) since return to service by T and W Propellers, Inc. You can find information on performing the actions in the applicable propeller manufacturer's service documentation. (h) Perform the following actions: (1) Disassemble, (2) Clean, (3) Inspect for the following: (i) Cracks, (ii) Corrosion, (iii) Nicks, (iv) Scratches, (v) Blade minimum dimensions, (vi) Chemical conversion coat or paint or both applied over corrosion, (vii) Lack of chemical conversion coating, (viii) Lack of paint on internal surfaces, (ix) Bolts incorrectly torqued, (x) Incorrect parts, (xi) Incorrect installation of parts, (xii) Reinstallation of parts intended for one-time use, and (xiii) Lack of proper shot peening. (4) Repair and replace with serviceable parts, as necessary, (5) Reassemble and test. Propellers With 10 Hours or More TIS Since Return to Service (i) Within 10 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD or one year after the effective date of this AD, whichever is earlier, perform the actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD on propellers listed in Table 1 of this AD, that have 10 hours or more TIS since return to service by T and W Propellers, Inc. You can find information on performing the actions in the applicable propeller manufacturer's service documentation. Required Actions Before Installation (j) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any propeller that has a SN listed in Table 1 of this AD returned to service by T and W Propellers, Inc. unless you have performed paragraph (h) of this AD on the propeller. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (k) You must request AMOCs as specified in 14 CFR 39.19. All AMOCs must be approved by the Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA. Special Flight Permits (l) We will not issue special flight permits for propellers with fewer than 10 hours TIS since return to service by T and W Propellers, Inc. Material Incorporated by Reference (m) None. Related Information (n) The applicable propeller manufacturer's service documents contain instructions for performing the required overhaul actions. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on June 26, 2003. Francis A. Favara, Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 03-16689 Filed 7-2-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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