Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14306 · Dowty Aerospace Propellers Type R321/4-82-F/8, R324/4-82-F/9, R333/4-82-F/12, and R334/4-82-F/13 Propeller Assemblies
Dowty Aerospace Propellers Type R321/4-82-F/8, R324/4-82-F/9, R333/4-82-F/12, and R334/4-82-F/13 Propeller Assemblies
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2005-25-10. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Dowty Aerospace Propellers Type R321/4-82-F/8, R324/4-82-F/9, R333/4-82-F/12, and R334/4-82-F/13 propeller assemblies with propeller hubs part number (P/N) 660709201. These propeller assemblies are installed on, but not limited to, Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) 212, British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201, Fairchild Aircraft, Inc., Merlin IIIC, and Merlin IVC/Metro III airplanes.
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Type R321/4-82-F/8, R324/4-82-F/9, R333/4-82-F/12, and R334/4- 82-F/13 propeller assemblies. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive ultrasonic inspections of propeller hubs, part number (P/N) 660709201. This AD requires the same initial and repetitive ultrasonic inspections, but reduces the initial and repetitive compliance times for Type R334/4-82-F/13 propeller assemblies when used on Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) 212 airplanes. This AD results from a report of a hub separation on a CASA 212 airplane. We are issuing this AD to prevent propeller hub failure due to cracks in the hub, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the actions have already been done.
Perform an initial ultrasonic inspection of the rear wall of the rear half of the propeller hub for cracks within the compliance time specified in the following Table 1. Use Appendix A of the applicable Dowty Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) listed in Table 1 of this AD.
| Propeller assembly type | Initial inspection within the earlier of... | Repeat inspection within... | Applicable MSB |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) R334/4-82-F/13 | 10 flight hours (FH) time-in-service (TIS) or 20 days after the effective date of this AD | 300 FH time-since-last-inspection (TSLI) | Alert MSB No. 61-1119, Revision 4, dated September 14, 2005. |
| (2) R321/4-82-F/8 | 50 FH TIS or 60 days after the effective date of this AD | 1,000 FH TSLI | MSB No. 61-1125, Revision 1, dated October 9, 2002. |
| (3) R324/4-82-F/9 | 50 FH TIS or 60 days after the effective date of this AD | 1,000 FH TSLI | MSB No. 61-1126, Revision 1, dated October 9, 2002. |
| (4) R333/4-82-F/12 | 50 FH TIS or 60 days after the effective date of this AD | 1,000 FH TSLI | MSB No. 61-1124, Revision 1, dated October 8, 2002. |
(g) For hubs and propellers in storage, perform an initial ultrasonic inspection of the rear wall of the rear half of the propeller hub for cracks, before placing in service. Use Appendix A of the applicable Dowty MSB listed in Table 1 of this AD.
(h) Propeller hubs, P/N 660709201, already inspected using a Dowty MSB listed in Table 1 or earlier issue of those MSBs, comply with paragraph (f) of this AD.
(i) Thereafter, perform a repetitive ultrasonic inspection of the rear wall of the rear half of the propeller hub for cracks within the compliance time specified in Table 1 of this AD. Use Appendix A of the applicable Dowty Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) listed in Table 1 of this AD.
Within 10 days after each inspection, record the inspection data on a copy of Appendix B of the applicable MSB listed in Table 1 of this AD. Report the findings to the Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the reporting requirements and assigned OMB control number 2120-0056.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
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