airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2003-03-04 · Effective 2003-04-08 · 68 FR 10152
Document
Document number
03-4596
Federal Register citation
68 FR 10152
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Dowty Aerospace
Publication date
2003-03-04
Effective date
2003-04-08
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-NE-18-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to Dowty Aerospace Propellers, R354/4-123-F/13, R354/4- 123-F/20, R375/4-123-F/21, R389/4-123-F/25, R389/4-123-F/26, and R390/ 4-123-F/27 propellers. This amendment requires a one-time inspection of the hub joint mating surfaces for fretting. This amendment is prompted by reports of fretting on the joint mating faces of propeller hubs. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the hub due to loose hub through bolts.