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AD/PHZL/46 Amdt 2 - Propeller De-Icer System Slip Ring - Inspection

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Requires targeted inspections of the resin that bonds the propeller de‑icer slip ring on Hartzell HC‑B3TN‑3C/‑3D propellers (with spinner bulkheads P/N D‑3472 or D‑3474) fitted to Embraer EMB‑110 aircraft, using Embraer Service Bulletin No.110‑030‑0006 Rev 2. The rule sets an early series of short‑interval checks then longer recurring inspections to detect cracking that could impair de‑icing; operators must perform, record and repeat the inspection cycle when propellers are replaced.

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AD/PHZL/46 Amdt 2 - Propeller De-Icer System Slip Ring - Inspection

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Propellers - Variable Pitch - Hartzell

AD/PHZL/46

Amdt 2

Propeller De-Icer System Slip Ring - Inspection 4/90

Applicability: All propeller models HC-B3TN-3C or -3D equipped with propeller de-icer system using spinner bulkhead P/N D-3472 or D-3474, and fitted to Embraer EMB-110 series aircraft.

Requirement: Action in accordance with Embraer Service Bulletin No 110-030-0006 Revision 2.

Note: Brazilian AD 79-12-02 refers to SB 110-030-0006 initial issue.

Compliance: 1. Inspect within 50 hours time in service after 28 November 1979.

2. Repeat inspection at periods not exceeding 50 hours time in service, for an additional 5 inspections.

3. Thereafter, inspect at periods not exceeding 300 hours time in service.

4. Inspection cycle to be repeated for replacement propellers.

Background: The aircraft manufacturer advises of the need to inspect for cracking of the resin that attaches the de-icer slip ring. The manufacturer has further revised his Service Bulletin which increased the 200 hour inspection to 300 hours.

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