# Proposed AD FAA-2015-3661: Dowty Propellers Constant Speed Propellers

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2016-05-04
- Products: Dowty Propellers
- Product type: Propeller
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 13, 2015, 80 FR 61330
- Comments due: December 14, 2015
- Became: [AD 2016-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-05-04)
- Docket: FAA-2015-3661 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2015-3661, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2015-NE-24-AD
- FR document: 2015-25643
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/79/87/798784501da2a684c3a77494ba22e889fe346bd00fd1de4a8dc1905905600654 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-10-13/pdf/2015-25643.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/13/2015-25643/airworthiness-directives-dowty-propellers-constant-speed-propellers
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9AC87C14E56CAEE686257EDD004BCA1C.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2015-3661

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dowty Propellers R352/6-123-F/1, R352/6-123-F/2, and R410/6- 123-F/35 model propellers. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of dowel hole cracks in the face of the rear hub half. This proposed AD would require a records review to determine repair status and marking the affected propeller hubs as required. This proposed AD would also require installing dowel hole liners as necessary. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss of structural integrity of the propeller hub, which could result in damage to the propeller and damage to the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 13, 2015: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2015-25643, comments due Dec 14, 2015 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/13/2015-25643/airworthiness-directives-dowty-propellers-constant-speed-propellers)

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