# Proposed AD 2000-NE-45-AD: Hartzell Propeller Inc., Model HD-E6C-3B/E13890K Propellers

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-04-01
- Products: Hartzell Propellers
- Product type: Propeller
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 23, 2002, 67 FR 59483
- Comments due: November 22, 2002
- Became: [AD 2003-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-04-01)
- Docket: 2000-NE-45-AD
- FR document: 02-24018
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/6f/55/6f5544d73f41a52e344edd74ea107dacc8742d12efc85cd0f0e3b62251e42fa0 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-09-23/pdf/02-24018.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/09/23/02-24018/airworthiness-directives-hartzell-propeller-inc-model-hd-e6c-3be13890k-propellers
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CE9AC5091756CE1A86256C3D00491C8A.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NE-45-AD

## Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. HD-E6C-3B/E13890K propellers. This proposal would require the reduction of the original hub certified service (fatigue) life from unlimited hours to 37,400 flight hours. This proposal is prompted by a reevaluation by Hartzell Propeller Inc. of the D-5108-( ) original hub service life certification calculations. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent fatigue failure of D-5108-( ) hubs, which may result in loss of airplane control.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 23, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-24018, comments due Nov 22, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/09/23/02-24018/airworthiness-directives-hartzell-propeller-inc-model-hd-e6c-3be13890k-propellers)

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