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AD 2003-17-10 68 FR 50462 Active

Federal Aviation Administration · 14 CFR part 39

Requires a one-time fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) of propeller blade retention areas for cracks.

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FR document
03-21519
Amendment
39-13285
Published
2003-08-21
Effective
2003-08-21
Models covered
1

Last live check: 2026-10-04

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2003-17-10

FR doc 03-21519 · 68 FR 50462

AD 2003-17-10Published 2003-08-21Effective 2003-08-21

FAA rule - 14 CFR 39

FAA rule. Compliance with an applicable AD is required under 14 CFR 39.7. Check its effective date, applicability, compliance times and current status.

Requires a one-time fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) of propeller blade retention areas for cracks.

Supersedes an earlier directive. See the official text.

Full official abstract

The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for McCauley Systems, Inc. propellers that are installed on, but not limited to, BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Model 4101 airplanes. That AD currently requires a one-time fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) of propeller blade retention areas for cracks. This AD requires initial and repetitive FPI or Ultrasonic Inspection (UT) of propeller blade retention areas for cracks, replacement of high time propeller blades, and a one-time inspection of propeller hubs. This AD is prompted by four reports of significant cracks found in propeller blade shanks since the issuance of AD 2003-15-01. We are issuing this AD to prevent propeller blade failure or hub failure due to cracking, which could result in failure of the propeller and loss of control of the airplane.

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