Airworthiness Directives; McCauley Propeller Systems Five-Blade Propeller Assemblies
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2005-11-30 · Effective 2005-12-15 · 70 FR 71756
Document
Document number
05-23431
Federal Register citation
70 FR 71756
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
McCauley
Publication date
2005-11-30
Effective date
2005-12-15
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-22690
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McCauley Propeller Systems propeller assemblies installed on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream model 4100 series airplanes. This AD requires removing certain propeller hubs from service at new reduced life limits and eddy current inspections (ECIs) of the propeller hub. This AD results from three reports of cracked propeller hubs. We are issuing this AD to prevent cracked propeller hubs, which could cause failure of the propeller hub, blade separation, and loss of control of the airplane.