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AD/PMC/38 Amdt 1 - Blade and Ferrule - Inspection

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Mandates a one‑time inspection of blade-retention threads on specified McCauley variable-pitch propellers (listed models and serial-number ranges) that have 400 or more hours and have not been reconditioned. Compliance is required at the next maintenance release after 31 March 1986.

The AD references McCauley Service Bulletin 151A; aircraft owners/operators must arrange and bear the cost of the inspection and any corrective work if damage is found. The amendment adds certain 2A36C23 propellers installed on specified Beech aircraft to the affected fleet.

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AD/PMC/38 Amdt 1 - Blade and Ferrule - 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 - McCauley

AD/PMC/38

Amdt 1

Blade and Ferrule - Inspection 3/86

Applicability: Hub and blade models 2A34C66/90AT-2 with hub serial numbers in the range of 777425 through 7910103; E2A34C73/90 AT-8 with serial numbers 735111 and 774297 through 796442 and 2A36C23/84B-0 with serial numbers 778768 and 7710176 through 7910666 that have accumulated 400 hours time in service or more and have not been reconditioned since new.

Note: For qualification of the actual affected serial numbers refer to Table 1 of SB. 151A.

Document: McCauley Service Bulletin 151A.

Compliance: Unless already accomplished prior to issue of the next maintenance release after 31 March 1986.

Background: The manufacturer advises the need to carry out a one time inspection of the blade retention threads for scratches caused by a sharp edge on the hub thread. Affected propellers may be installed on but not limited to Cessna 180, 180A through 180J, 188, 188A, 188B, P206, P206A thru P206E, 210E thru 210L. This AD is revised to include certain 2A36C23 propellers installed on but not limited to the following Beech Aircraft; 35-33, -A33, -B33, -C33, -C33A, E33, E33A, E33C, F33, F33A, F33C, G33, H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, V35B, 36, A36.

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