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AD 56-08-01 ACTIVE

Pitch Limit Switches
Key Information
AD Number 56-08-01 Status Active
Effective Date Not specified Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment N/A
Product Type ["Propeller"] Product Subtype Not specified
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Model(s) C632S C634D C634S
Regulatory Text

56-08-01 CURTISS: Applies to All Models C632S, C634D and C634S Propellers.

Compliance required as indicated.

I. Replace low pitch limit switches P/N 110425 at not more than the following intervals:

Douglas DC-6 Series Aircraft 3,500 Hours

Lockheed 749 Series Aircraft 3,500 Hours

Lockheed 1049 Series Aircraft 3,500 Hours

Convair 240 Series Aircraft 1,000 Hours

(Curtiss Service Bulletin No. 52 dated December 29, 1949, and appropriate service manuals also cover these recommendations.)

II. Disassemble and visually inspect low pitch limit switches P/N 154592 at not more than the same intervals. Inspect for proper switch operation and for mechanical and electrical condition. Failure or malfunction other than normal service wear shall be cause for replacement of switch parts or of the assembly. Switches not revealing adverse conditions may be returned to service.

This supersedes Section III of AD 53-05-01.