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AD/PFP/15 - Sensenich Propeller - Engine Combination

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This AD mandates retirement of Sensenich M76AM-2 and 76AM6-2 propellers fitted to Lycoming O-290-D2 engines: remove within 25 hours TIS after 25 April 1989 or by 31 May 1989 and metal-stamp the hub "UNSERVICEABLE". Owners/operators must fit permitted replacements (M74DM or 74DM6) or otherwise reconfigure.

Issued because of recurring tip failures, the rule forces prompt removals that create near-term cost and downtime to address a safety risk.

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AD/PFP/15 - Sensenich Propeller - Engine Combination

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/PFP/15 Sensenich Propeller - Engine Combination 6/89

Applicability: All Sensenich model M76AM-2 or 76AM6-2 series propellers installed on Lycoming O-290-D2 engines.

Requirement: Remove from service and metal stamp the word "UNSERVICEABLE" on the propeller hub.

Note: M74DM or 74DM6 propellers may be installed as replacements.

Compliance: Within 25 hours time in service after 25 April 1989 or by 31 May 1989 which ever occurs first.

Background: Due to recurring tip failures, Sensenich issued SB No 3, dated November 1956, requiring M76AM-2 or 76AM6-2 propellers to be retired from service. This was advised via AD/PA-20/6 but due to a recurrence of this combination on other aircraft types it has now been extended to all installations involving this engine and propeller combination.

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