| AD Number | 76-05-06 | Status | Active |
| Effective Date | March 17, 1976 | Issue Date | Not specified |
| Docket Number | Unknown | Amendment | 39-2537 |
| Product Type | ["Propeller"] | Product Subtype | Not specified |
| CFR Part | --- - Part 39 | CFR Section | N/A |
| Citation | This information is not available. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | Hamilton Sundstrand |
| Model(s) | 54H |
76-05-06 HAMILTON STANDARD: Amendment 39-2537. Applies to propeller Models 54H60-63, -81, -91, -111, -117 and -125.
Compliance required within the next 200 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 1800 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2000 hours.
To prevent wear of pitchlock regulator extension sleeve threads resulting in looseness and possible separation of the extension sleeve from the pitchlock regulator accomplish the following:
Check the torque required to turn the extension sleeve, P/N 541850, Rev. C or later revision, in a clockwise (tightening direction), in accordance with Hamilton Standard Service Bulletin HS Code 54H60 No. A 73, Rev. 1 dated January 2, 1976 or later revision or equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, New England Region.
(a) If a running torque is not obtained up to a maximum applied static torque of 130 ft. lb., return pitchlock regulator to service.
(b) If the running torque required to turn the extension sleeve is less than 100 ft. lbs., remove extension sleeve and inspect threads for wear. Remove from service extension sleeves with worn threads.
The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).
All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Hamilton Standard, Division of United Technologies Corporation, Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096. These documents may also be examined at the office of the Regional Counsel, New England Region, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.
This amendment becomes effective on March 17, 1976.