Regulation & law · 27/10/2006

FAA Supersedes Airworthiness Directive for Hartzell Propeller Inc. Five-Bladed Propellers

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is revising an existing airworthiness directive for Hartzell Propeller Inc. model HC-B5MP-3( )/M10282A( )+6 and HC-B5MP-3( )/M10876( )( )( )( ) five-bladed propellers to require more detailed overhaul inspections and maintenance, following reports of continued fretting wear between the engine and propeller mounting flanges, which can lead to propeller separation from the airplane.