AD 53-03-01

Airworthiness directive · Hartzell Propeller Vibration · Sierra Hotel Aero Navion B

Model
Navion B
Data sheet
TCDSA-782
Registered aircraft
113 matched by model
Product
Aircraft · Small airplane

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed May 30, 2024.

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53-03-01 NAVION: Applies to All Model B Aircraft Equipped With Hartzell HC-12 X20-8C/9333C-0 Propellers.

Compliance required not later than March 15, 1953.

Vibration tests conducted subsequent to the initial tests of the Hartzell HC-12 X20- 8C/9333C-0 propeller installed on the Lycoming GO-435 engine revealed vibration characteristics of a hazardous nature. Therefore, to prevent possible blade cracks and/or failures, the existing r.p.m. restriction placard should be revised as follows:

"Avoid continuous ground operation between 1675 and 2150 engine r.p.m."

Affected TCDS · 1

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Registered aircraft · 113

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  • Ryan68 aircraft
  • Navion42 aircraft
  • North American3 aircraft
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19461952
Registered aircraft by year built: 81 aircraft
19461
19472
195046
195131
19521

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