AD 2003-15-01 Airworthiness Directives; McCauley Propeller Systems, Inc. Propeller Hub Models B5JFR36C1101, C5JFR36C1102, B5JFR36C1103, and C5JFR36C1104

Makes named: mccauley. Models named: 4101. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to McCauley Propeller Systems, Inc. propeller models that are listed in Table 1 of this AD, and are installed on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Model 4101 airplanes. Table 1 follows: Table 1.—Propeller Models by Hub Model and Blade Model Propeller hub model With propeller blade model installed B5JFR36C1101 114GC series. C5JFR36C1102 L114GC series. B5JFR36C1103 114HC series. C5JFR36C1104 L114HC series.

You must perform the actions within the compliance times specified in this AD unless the actions have already been done. Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) of Propeller Blades (f) Fluorescent-penetrant inspect the propeller blade using the procedures specified in 3.A. through 3.I. of McCauley Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) ASB246B, Revision 2, dated July 11, 2003, and the compliance times specified in the following Table 2: Table 2.—Compliance Times for FPI of Propeller Blades If the propeller blade time-since-new (TSN) is— Or if— Then inspect— (1) 10,000 hours TSN or more The blade was overhauled at least twice Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD. (2) 10,000 hours TSN or more and the blade has been overhauled within the last 200 hours TIS before the effective date of this AD The blade was overhauled at least twice, and the last overhaul was within the last 200 hours TIS before the effective date of this AD Within 250 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD. (3) 6,000 hours TSN or more The blade was overhauled at least once Within 200 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD. (4) Fewer than 6,000 TSN The blade has not been overhauled At the next overhaul. Reporting Requirements (g) The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the reporting requirements specified in 3.H. of McCauley ASB ASB246B, Revision 2, dated July 11, 2003, and assigned OMB control number 2120-0056. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (h) You must request AMOCs as specified in 14 CFR 39.19. All AMOCs must be approved by the Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use McCauley Propeller Systems, Inc., Alert Service Bulletin ASB246B, Revision 2, dated July 11, 2003, to perform the FPI. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may get a copy from McCauley Propeller Systems, 3535 McCauley Drive, Vandalia, OH 45377. You may review copies at the FAA, New England Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Related Information (j) None. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on July 14, 2003. Jay J. Pardee, Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 03-18236 Filed 7-15-03; 12:42 pm] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD is prompted by a report of a significant crack in a propeller blade shank and two reports of cracks in the hubs of the same propeller model. We are issuing this AD to detect cracks in the propeller blade shank that could cause a failure of the propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane.