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[Docket No. FAA–2007–28876; Directorate
Identifier 2000–NE–08–AD; Amendment 39–
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Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell
Propeller Inc. Compact Series
Propellers
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD) for
all Hartzell Propeller Inc. models ( )
HC–( )( )Y( )–( )( )( ) compact
series, constant speed or feathering
propellers with Hartzell manufactured
‘‘Y’’ shank aluminum blades. That AD
currently requires initial blade
inspections, with no repetitive
inspections; rework of all ‘‘Y’’ shank
aluminum blades including cold rolling
of the blade shank retention radius,
blade replacement and modification of
pitch change mechanisms for certain
propeller models; and changing the
airplane operating limitations with
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specific models of propellers installed.
This AD requires the same actions but
clarifies certain areas of the compliance,
and updates a certain service bulletin
(SB) reference to the most recent SB.
This AD results from operators
requesting clarification of certain
portions of AD 2002–09–08. We are
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
propeller blade from fatigue cracks in
the blade shank radius, which can result
in damage to the airplane and loss of
airplane control.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
January 30, 2008. The Director of the
Federal Register previously approved
the incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the regulations as
of June 13, 2002 (67 FR 31113, May 9,
2002). The Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed
in the regulations as of January 30, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You can get the service
information identified in this AD from
Hartzell Propeller Inc. Technical
Publications Department, One Propeller
Place, Piqua, OH 45356; telephone (937)
778–4200; fax (937) 778–4391.
The Docket Operations office is
located at Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim
Smyth, Senior Aerospace Engineer,
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 2300
East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL
60018–4696; e-mail:
timothy.smyth@faa.gov; telephone (847)
294–8110; fax (847) 294–7132.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
superseding AD 2002–09–08,
Amendment 39–12741 (67 FR 31113,
May 9, 2002) with a proposed AD. The
proposed AD applies to Hartzell
Propeller Inc. models ( )HC–( )( )Y
( )–( )( )( ) compact series,
constant speed or feathering propellers
with Hartzell manufactured ‘‘Y’’ shank
aluminum blades. We published the
proposed AD in the Federal Register on
August 14, 2006 (71 FR 46413). That
action proposed to require the same
actions as AD 2002–09–08, but would
clarify certain areas of the compliance
and would update a certain SB reference
to the most recent SB.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
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except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone
(800) 647–5527) is provided in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comment received.
Incorporate Service Documents by
Reference and Publish Them in the
Document Management System
The Modification and Replacement
Parts Association requests that all
service documents deemed essential to
the accomplishment of the AD be
incorporated by reference into the
regulatory instrument, and published in
the Docket Management System. We
partially agree. We have incorporated
pertinent service material into the
regulatory section of this AD. However,
at this time, the FAA does not post
service material on the Federal Docket
Management System. We are in the
process of reviewing issues surrounding
the posting of service bulletins on the
Federal Docket Management System as
part of an AD docket. Once we have
thoroughly examined all aspects of this
issue and have made a final
determination, we will consider
whether our current practice needs to be
revised.
Format Changes
We changed the propeller blade shank
cold rolling information from being a
note, to paragraphs. We also added
paragraphs to the alternative methods of
compliance, to make the information
more readable.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comment
received, and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the changes described
previously.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
35,750 propellers installed on airplanes
of U.S. registry. We expect this AD will
cost about $700 per propeller. Total cost
to U.S. operators for this AD would be
about $25.025 million. However, we
also expect that all of the affected
propellers should have already been
inspected to comply with the existing
AD’s requirements to inspect, and
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rework or replace the aluminum blades.
Therefore, we expect that this AD will
have no additional cost.
Docket Number Change
We are transferring the docket for this
AD to the Federal Docket Management
System as part of our on-going docket
management consolidation efforts. The
new Docket No. is FAA–2007–28876.
The old Docket No. became the
Directorate Identifier, which is 2000–
NE–08–AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will
not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a summary of the costs
to comply with this AD and placed it in
the AD Docket. You may get a copy of
this summary at the address listed
under ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
I
the Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Amendment 39–12741 (67 FR
31113, May 9, 2002), and by adding a
new airworthiness directive,
Amendment 39–15311, to read as
follows:
I
2007–26–09 Hartzell Propeller Inc.:
Amendment 39–15311. Docket No.
FAA–2007–28876; Directorate Identifier
2000–NE–08–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective January 30, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2002–09–08,
Amendment 39–12741.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Hartzell Propeller
Inc. models ( )HC–( )( )Y( )–( )( )( )
compact series constant speed or feathering
propellers with Hartzell manufactured ‘‘Y’’
shank aluminum blades. These propellers are
used on, but not limited to, the following
airplanes:
Manufacturer
Airplane Model
Aermacchi S.pA. (formerly Siai–Marchetti) ..............................................
Aero Commander .....................................................................................
Aerostar ....................................................................................................
Beech ........................................................................................................
Bellanca ....................................................................................................
Cessna ......................................................................................................
Embraer ....................................................................................................
Maule ........................................................................................................
Mooney .....................................................................................................
Pilatus Britten Norman, or Britten Norman ..............................................
Piper .........................................................................................................
S–208
200B and 200D
600
24, 35, 36, 45, 55, 56TC, 58, 60, and 95
14 and 17 series
182 and 188
EMB–200A
M5
M20 and M22
BN–2, BN–2A, and BN–2A–6
PA–23, PA–24, PA–28, PA–30, PA–31, PA–32, PA–34, PA–36, and
PA–39
S–1T and S–2A
112, 114, 200, 500, and 685 series
Pitts ...........................................................................................................
Rockwell ...................................................................................................
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(d) The parentheses appearing in the
propeller model number indicates the
presence or absence of an additional letter(s)
that varies the basic propeller model. This
AD applies regardless of whether these letters
are present or absent in the propeller model
designation.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from operators
requesting clarification of certain portions of
AD 2002–09–08. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the propeller blade from
fatigue cracks in the aluminum blade shank
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radius, which can result in damage to the
airplane and loss of airplane control.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
(g) If the propeller maintenance records
show compliance with AD 77–12–06R2, then
compliance was previously done and no
further action is required.
(h) Propellers are considered in
compliance with the one-time inspection and
rework requirements only, of this AD if:
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(1) All blades are serial number D47534
and above, or
(2) All blades are identified with the letters
‘‘PR’’ or ‘‘R’’ which are ink-stamped on the
camber side, or the letters ‘‘RD’’ which are
metal-stamped on the blade butt.
Models ( )HC–( )( )Y(
‘‘Y’’ Shank Propellers
) Compact Series
(i) If propeller models ( )HC–( )( )Y( )
have not been inspected and reworked in
accordance with AD 77–12–06R2, then before
further flight, do a one-time action to remove,
inspect, rework, or replace blades if
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necessary using Hartzell Service Bulletin
(SB) No. 118A, dated February 15, 1977.
Propeller Blade Shank Cold Rolling
(j) One requirement in Hartzell SB No.
118A is the cold rolling of the propeller blade
shank.
(1) Cold rolling is a critical requirement in
the prevention of cracks in the blade.
Propeller repair shops must obtain and
maintain proper certification to perform the
cold rolling procedure.
(2) For a current list of propeller overhaul
facilities approved to perform the blade
shank cold rolling procedure, contact
Hartzell Product Support, telephone (937)
778–4200.
(3) Not all propeller repair facilities have
the equipment to properly perform a cold roll
of the blade shanks.
(4) In addition, any rework in the blade
shank area will also necessitate the cold
rolling of the blade shank area, apart from the
one-time cold rolling requirement of this AD.
Instrument Panel Modifications
(k) If airplanes with propeller models ( )
HC–C2YK–( )( )( )/( )( )7666A–( ),
installed on (undampered) 200 or more
horsepower Lycoming IO–360 series engines,
have not been modified using AD 77–12–
06R2, then modify the airplane instrument
panel according to the following
subparagraphs before further flight. Airplanes
include, but are not limited to, Mooney M20E
and M20F (normal category), Piper PA–28R–
200 (normal category), and Pitts S–1T and S–
2A (acrobatic category).
(1) For normal category airplanes, before
further flight, remove the present vibration
placard and affix a new placard near the
engine tachometer that states:
‘‘Avoid continuous operation:
Between 2,000 and 2,350 rpm.’’
(n) Alternative methods of compliance for
Hartzell SB No. 118A, dated February 15,
1977, are: Hartzell SB No. 118B, November
28, 1977; SB No. 118C, May 13, 1983; SB No.
118D, March 25, 1991; SB No. HC–SB–61–
118E, December 14, 2001; SB No. HC–SB–
61–118 revision F, dated August 15, 2002,
and Hartzell Manual 133C.
(o) An alternative method of compliance to
Hartzell SB No. 101D, dated December 19,
1974, is Hartzell Manual 133C.
(p) No adjustment in the compliance time
is allowed.
(2) For utility and acrobatic category
airplanes, before further flight, remove the
present vibration placard and affix a new
placard near the engine tachometer that
states:
‘‘Avoid continuous operation:
Between 2,000 and 2,350 rpm.
Above 2,600 rpm in acrobatic flight.’’
(3) For normal category airplanes, re-mark
the engine tachometer face or bezel with a
red arc for the restricted engine speed range,
between 2,000 and 2,350 rpm.
(4) For acrobatic and utility airplanes, remark the engine tachometer face or bezel
with a red arc for each restricted engine
speed range, i.e., between 2,000 and 2,350
rpm and between 2,600 and 2,700 rpm (red
line).
Models ( )HC–C2YK–( )( )( )/( )(
8475( )–( ) or ( )( )8477( )–( )
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(q) Contact Tim Smyth, Senior Aerospace
Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL
60018–4696; e-mail: timothy.smyth@faa.gov;
telephone (847) 294–7132; fax (847) 294–
7834, for more information about this AD.
)
(l) If propeller models ( )HC–C2YK–( )( ) Material Incorporated by Reference
( )/( )( )8475( )–( ) or ( )( )8477( )–
(r) You must use the service information
( ) have not been inspected and reworked in specified in Table 1 of this AD to perform the
accordance with AD 74–15–02, then do the
actions required by this AD. The Director of
following maintenance before further flight.
the Federal Register previously approved the
(1) Remove propeller from airplane.
incorporation by reference of the documents
(2) Modify pitch change mechanism, and
listed in Table 1 of this AD in accordance
replace blades with equivalent model blades
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 on
prefixed with letter ‘‘F’’ using Hartzell
June 13, 2002. Contact Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Service Letter No. 69, dated November 30,
Technical Publications Department, One
1971 and Hartzell SB No. 101D, dated
Propeller Place, Piqua, OH 45356; telephone
December 19, 1974.
(937) 778–4200; fax (937) 778–4391, for a
(3) Inspect and repair or replace, if
copy of this service information. You may
necessary, using Hartzell SB No. 118A, dated review service information copies at the
February 15, 1977.
FAA, New England Region, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the
Alternative Methods of Compliance
National Archives and Records
(m) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft
Administration (NARA). For information on
Certification Office, has the authority to
the availability of this material at NARA, call
approve alternative methods of compliance
(202) 741–6030, or go to: https://
for this AD if requested using the procedures
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrfound in 14 CFR 39.19.
locations.html.
TABLE 1.—INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
Hartzell service information
Page
SB No. 101D ..................................................................................................................
SB No. 118A ..................................................................................................................
SL No. 69 .......................................................................................................................
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
December 17, 2007.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-28876; Directorate Identifier 2000-NE-08-AD;
Amendment 39-15311; AD 2007-26-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Compact Series
Propellers
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) for all Hartzell Propeller Inc. models ( )HC-( )( )Y( )-( )( )( )
compact series, constant speed or feathering propellers with Hartzell
manufactured ``Y'' shank aluminum blades. That AD currently requires
initial blade inspections, with no repetitive inspections; rework of
all ``Y'' shank aluminum blades including cold rolling of the blade
shank retention radius, blade replacement and modification of pitch
change mechanisms for certain propeller models; and changing the
airplane operating limitations with specific models of propellers
installed. This AD requires the same actions but clarifies certain
areas of the compliance, and updates a certain service bulletin (SB)
reference to the most recent SB. This AD results from operators
requesting clarification of certain portions of AD 2002-09-08. We are
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the propeller blade from fatigue
cracks in the blade shank radius, which can result in damage to the
airplane and loss of airplane control.
DATES: This AD becomes effective January 30, 2008. The Director of the
Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the regulations as of June 13, 2002 (67
FR 31113, May 9, 2002). The Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the
regulations as of January 30, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You can get the service information identified in this AD
from Hartzell Propeller Inc. Technical Publications Department, One
Propeller Place, Piqua, OH 45356; telephone (937) 778-4200; fax (937)
778-4391.
The Docket Operations office is located at Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue,
SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-
0001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Smyth, Senior Aerospace Engineer,
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018-4696; e-mail:
timothy.smyth@faa.gov; telephone (847) 294-8110; fax (847) 294-7132.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
superseding AD 2002-09-08, Amendment 39-12741 (67 FR 31113, May 9,
2002) with a proposed AD. The proposed AD applies to Hartzell Propeller
Inc. models ( )HC-( )( )Y ( )-( )( )( ) compact series, constant speed
or feathering propellers with Hartzell manufactured ``Y'' shank
aluminum blades. We published the proposed AD in the Federal Register
on August 14, 2006 (71 FR 46413). That action proposed to require the
same actions as AD 2002-09-08, but would clarify certain areas of the
compliance and would update a certain SB reference to the most recent
SB.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is provided in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comment received.
Incorporate Service Documents by Reference and Publish Them in the
Document Management System
The Modification and Replacement Parts Association requests that
all service documents deemed essential to the accomplishment of the AD
be incorporated by reference into the regulatory instrument, and
published in the Docket Management System. We partially agree. We have
incorporated pertinent service material into the regulatory section of
this AD. However, at this time, the FAA does not post service material
on the Federal Docket Management System. We are in the process of
reviewing issues surrounding the posting of service bulletins on the
Federal Docket Management System as part of an AD docket. Once we have
thoroughly examined all aspects of this issue and have made a final
determination, we will consider whether our current practice needs to
be revised.
Format Changes
We changed the propeller blade shank cold rolling information from
being a note, to paragraphs. We also added paragraphs to the
alternative methods of compliance, to make the information more
readable.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comment received, and determined that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 35,750 propellers installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry. We expect this AD will cost about $700 per
propeller. Total cost to U.S. operators for this AD would be about
$25.025 million. However, we also expect that all of the affected
propellers should have already been inspected to comply with the
existing AD's requirements to inspect, and
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rework or replace the aluminum blades. Therefore, we expect that this
AD will have no additional cost.
Docket Number Change
We are transferring the docket for this AD to the Federal Docket
Management System as part of our on-going docket management
consolidation efforts. The new Docket No. is FAA-2007-28876. The old
Docket No. became the Directorate Identifier, which is 2000-NE-08-AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD and
placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary at the
address listed under ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-12741 (67 FR
31113, May 9, 2002), and by adding a new airworthiness directive,
Amendment 39-15311, to read as follows:
2007-26-09 Hartzell Propeller Inc.: Amendment 39-15311. Docket No.
FAA-2007-28876; Directorate Identifier 2000-NE-08-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective January
30, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2002-09-08, Amendment 39-12741.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Hartzell Propeller Inc. models ( )HC-
( )( )Y( )-( )( )( ) compact series constant speed or feathering
propellers with Hartzell manufactured ``Y'' shank aluminum blades.
These propellers are used on, but not limited to, the following
airplanes:
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Manufacturer Airplane Model
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Aermacchi S.pA. (formerly Siai- S-208
Marchetti).
Aero Commander......................... 200B and 200D
Aerostar............................... 600
Beech.................................. 24, 35, 36, 45, 55, 56TC, 58,
60, and 95
Bellanca............................... 14 and 17 series
Cessna................................. 182 and 188
Embraer................................ EMB-200A
Maule.................................. M5
Mooney................................. M20 and M22
Pilatus Britten Norman, or Britten BN-2, BN-2A, and BN-2A-6
Norman.
Piper.................................. PA-23, PA-24, PA-28, PA-30, PA-
31, PA-32, PA-34, PA-36, and
PA-39
Pitts.................................. S-1T and S-2A
Rockwell............................... 112, 114, 200, 500, and 685
series
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(d) The parentheses appearing in the propeller model number
indicates the presence or absence of an additional letter(s) that
varies the basic propeller model. This AD applies regardless of
whether these letters are present or absent in the propeller model
designation.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from operators requesting clarification of
certain portions of AD 2002-09-08. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the propeller blade from fatigue cracks in the aluminum
blade shank radius, which can result in damage to the airplane and
loss of airplane control.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
(g) If the propeller maintenance records show compliance with AD
77-12-06R2, then compliance was previously done and no further
action is required.
(h) Propellers are considered in compliance with the one-time
inspection and rework requirements only, of this AD if:
(1) All blades are serial number D47534 and above, or
(2) All blades are identified with the letters ``PR'' or ``R''
which are ink-stamped on the camber side, or the letters ``RD''
which are metal-stamped on the blade butt.
Models ( )HC-( )( )Y( ) Compact Series ``Y'' Shank Propellers
(i) If propeller models ( )HC-( )( )Y( ) have not been inspected
and reworked in accordance with AD 77-12-06R2, then before further
flight, do a one-time action to remove, inspect, rework, or replace
blades if
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necessary using Hartzell Service Bulletin (SB) No. 118A, dated
February 15, 1977.
Propeller Blade Shank Cold Rolling
(j) One requirement in Hartzell SB No. 118A is the cold rolling
of the propeller blade shank.
(1) Cold rolling is a critical requirement in the prevention of
cracks in the blade. Propeller repair shops must obtain and maintain
proper certification to perform the cold rolling procedure.
(2) For a current list of propeller overhaul facilities approved
to perform the blade shank cold rolling procedure, contact Hartzell
Product Support, telephone (937) 778-4200.
(3) Not all propeller repair facilities have the equipment to
properly perform a cold roll of the blade shanks.
(4) In addition, any rework in the blade shank area will also
necessitate the cold rolling of the blade shank area, apart from the
one-time cold rolling requirement of this AD.
Instrument Panel Modifications
(k) If airplanes with propeller models ( )HC-C2YK-( )( )( )/( )(
)7666A-( ), installed on (undampered) 200 or more horsepower
Lycoming IO-360 series engines, have not been modified using AD 77-
12-06R2, then modify the airplane instrument panel according to the
following subparagraphs before further flight. Airplanes include,
but are not limited to, Mooney M20E and M20F (normal category),
Piper PA-28R-200 (normal category), and Pitts S-1T and S-2A
(acrobatic category).
(1) For normal category airplanes, before further flight, remove
the present vibration placard and affix a new placard near the
engine tachometer that states:
``Avoid continuous operation:
Between 2,000 and 2,350 rpm.''
(2) For utility and acrobatic category airplanes, before further
flight, remove the present vibration placard and affix a new placard
near the engine tachometer that states:
``Avoid continuous operation:
Between 2,000 and 2,350 rpm.
Above 2,600 rpm in acrobatic flight.''
(3) For normal category airplanes, re-mark the engine tachometer
face or bezel with a red arc for the restricted engine speed range,
between 2,000 and 2,350 rpm.
(4) For acrobatic and utility airplanes, re-mark the engine
tachometer face or bezel with a red arc for each restricted engine
speed range, i.e., between 2,000 and 2,350 rpm and between 2,600 and
2,700 rpm (red line).
Models ( )HC-C2YK-( )( )( )/( )( )8475( )-( ) or ( )( )8477( )-( )
Propellers
(l) If propeller models ( )HC-C2YK-( )( )( )/( )( )8475( )-( )
or ( )( )8477( )-( ) have not been inspected and reworked in
accordance with AD 74-15-02, then do the following maintenance
before further flight.
(1) Remove propeller from airplane.
(2) Modify pitch change mechanism, and replace blades with
equivalent model blades prefixed with letter ``F'' using Hartzell
Service Letter No. 69, dated November 30, 1971 and Hartzell SB No.
101D, dated December 19, 1974.
(3) Inspect and repair or replace, if necessary, using Hartzell
SB No. 118A, dated February 15, 1977.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(m) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, has the
authority to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD
if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(n) Alternative methods of compliance for Hartzell SB No. 118A,
dated February 15, 1977, are: Hartzell SB No. 118B, November 28,
1977; SB No. 118C, May 13, 1983; SB No. 118D, March 25, 1991; SB No.
HC-SB-61-118E, December 14, 2001; SB No. HC-SB-61-118 revision F,
dated August 15, 2002, and Hartzell Manual 133C.
(o) An alternative method of compliance to Hartzell SB No. 101D,
dated December 19, 1974, is Hartzell Manual 133C.
(p) No adjustment in the compliance time is allowed.
Related Information
(q) Contact Tim Smyth, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Chicago
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 2300
East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018-4696; e-mail:
timothy.smyth@faa.gov; telephone (847) 294-7132; fax (847) 294-7834,
for more information about this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(r) You must use the service information specified in Table 1 of
this AD to perform the actions required by this AD. The Director of
the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by
reference of the documents listed in Table 1 of this AD in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 on June 13, 2002.
Contact Hartzell Propeller Inc. Technical Publications Department,
One Propeller Place, Piqua, OH 45356; telephone (937) 778-4200; fax
(937) 778-4391, for a copy of this service information. You may
review service information copies at the FAA, New England Region, 12
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Table 1.--Incorporation by Reference
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Hartzell service information Page Revision Date
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SB No. 101D.................. All D December 19,
1974.
SB No. 118A.................. All A February 15,
1977.
SL No. 69.................... All 1 November 30,
1971.
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Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on December 17, 2007.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7-24855 Filed 12-21-07; 8:45 am]
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