Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14693 · McCauley Propeller Systems Propeller Models B5JFR36C1101/114GCA-0, C5JFR36C1102/L114GCA-0, B5JFR36C1103/114HCA-0, and C5JFR36C1104/L114HCA-0
McCauley Propeller Systems Propeller Models B5JFR36C1101/114GCA-0, C5JFR36C1102/L114GCA-0, B5JFR36C1103/114HCA-0, and C5JFR36C1104/L114HCA-0
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2008-08-01. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to McCauley Propeller Systems propeller models B5JFR36C1101/114GCA-0, C5JFR36C1102/L114GCA-0, B5JFR36C1103/114HCA-0, and C5JFR36C1104/L114HCA-0. These propellers are installed on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Model 4100 and 4101 series airplanes (Jetstream 41).
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for McCauley Propeller Systems propeller models B5JFR36C1101/114GCA-0, C5JFR36C1102/L114GCA-0, B5JFR36C1103/114HCA-0, and C5JFR36C1104/ L114HCA-0. This AD requires a onetime fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) and eddy current inspection (ECI) of propeller blades for cracks, and if any crack indications are found, removing the blade from service. This AD results from a report of two propeller blades on the same propeller assembly, found cracked during propeller overhaul. We are issuing this AD to detect cracks in the propeller blade that could cause failure and separation of the propeller blade and 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 a onetime fluorescent penetrant inspection and eddy current inspection of propeller blades, using the Equipment Required and Accomplishment Instructions of McCauley Propellers Alert Service Bulletin ASB252, dated June 6, 2006, using the following compliance schedule:
| If the propeller blade: | Then inspect the propeller blade: |
|---|---|
| (1) Has 1,200 operating hours or more time-in-service (TIS) and has not reached first overhaul | Within 100 operating hours TIS after the effective date of this AD. |
| (2) Has 1,000 operating hours or more TIS since last overhaul | Within 100 operating hours TIS after the effective date of this AD. |
| (3) Has fewer than 1,200 operating hours TIS | Before the propeller blade reaches 1,300 operating hours TIS. |
| (4) Has been overhauled but has fewer than 1,000 operating hours time-since-overhaul (TSO) | Upon reaching 1,100 operating hours TSO. |
Remove from service propeller blades found with any crack indications.
Within 10 calendar days of the inspection, use the Reporting Form for Service Bulletin 252 to report all inspection findings to:
(1) The FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, KS 67209, Attention: Jeff Janusz, telephone (316) 946-4148; FAX (316) 946-4107, e-mail: jeff.janusz@faa.gov; and
(2) McCauley Propeller Systems, 7751 East Pawnee, Wichita, KS 67277.
(3) The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has 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.
Propellers
