Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HC-C2Y(K,R)-1BF/F8477-4 Propellers
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2003-03-25 · Effective 2003-04-29 · 68 FR 14311
Document
Document number
03-6676
Federal Register citation
68 FR 14311
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Hartzell
Publication date
2003-03-25
Effective date
2003-04-29
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NE-47-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to certain Hartzell Propeller Inc. model HC-C2Y(K,R)-1BF/ F8477-4 propellers with TKS (Aircraft De-icing) Ltd. anti-ice boots that were installed by SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE, the aircraft manufacturer, using TKS Ltd. Procedure P232, Specification for the Attachment of Propeller Overshoes. This amendment requires removal of the anti-ice boots, inspection and rework of the anti-ice boot area of the propeller blades, and installation of new anti-ice boots. This amendment is prompted by a report of TKS (Aircraft De-icing) Ltd. anti- ice boots on the blades of a model HC-C2Y(K,R)-1BF/F8477-4 propeller that were installed by SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE using processes that could lead to blade corrosion and failure. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent propeller blade separation, damage to the airplane, and possible loss of the airplane.