# TCDS P16NE: Dowty Propellers

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Dowty Propellers
- Revision: 4
- Revised: February 28, 2007
- Product: Propeller
- Certification basis: Part 21, Part 35
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/f5/b9/f5b9473c068f6b36d092f9d978906cbc5972183d9f4bce6a4f99cb7e9da1ab87
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F53BC0EBCF994A70862576710053F3E6.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/P16NE

## Models (2)

As the data sheet lists them.

- (c) R410/6
- (c) R. 352/6

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

```text
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET P16NE 
TCDS NUMBER P16NE 
Revision 4 
 
DOWTY PROPELLERS 
MODEL/S:  (c) R352/6, (c )R410/6 
 
February 28, 2007
 
Propellers of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of Type Certificate No. P16NE) and other 
approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Administration, meet the minimum standards for use in certificated aircraft in 
accordance with pertinent aircraft data sheets and applicable portions of the Federal Aviation Regulations provided they are 
installed, operated, and maintained as prescribed by the approved manufacturer's manuals and other approved instructions.   
 
Type Certificate Holder: Dowty Propellers 
Anson Business Park 
Cheltenham Road East 
Gloucester, GL2 29N, England  
 
Type: Constant speed:  Hydraulic (See notes 3 and 4) 
 
Engine Flange: Special flange with 16 bolts and 2 dowels (all at 6.75 inches P.C.D.) 
 
Hub Material: Aluminum alloy 
 
Blade Material:: Composite glass and carbon re-inforced plastic 
 
Number of Blades: 6 
 
Design Series: (c) R352/6-123-F/1, (c) R352/6-123-F/2, (c) R410/6-123-F/35, (c) R410/6-123-F/36 
 
Blades 
(See Note 2 ) 
Maximum 
Continuous 
 HP              RPM 
<Takeoff> 
 
  HP              RPM 
Nominal  
Diameter 
Approx. Max. Wt. 
Complete (for 
reference only) 
660715001  2,750        1,200  2,750       1,200 144 inches 379 lbs. 
 
Certification Basis: FAR 21.29 and FAR 35 effective September 11, 1980 with amendments through 35-
5.  Equivalent to BCAR Section A Issue 28 Chapter A3.2.  JAR-P Change 6, 
together with the installation requirements of JAR-25 paragraphs 33.901(c), 905, 
907, 933(c), 937 and 1337(e), also, Special Requirements detailed in CAA letter of 
9/216/PR7/11 dated 5 June 1981. 
 
Civil Aviation Authority (UKCAA) originally type certificated this propeller under 
its Type Certificate Number 105 for Model (c) R352/6 and Type Certificate Number 
110 for Model (c) R410/6. The FAA validated this product under U.S. Type 
Certificate Number P16NE. Effective September 28, 2003, the European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA) began oversight of this product on behalf of the United 
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 
 
TC (Import No.s: UKCAA Type Certificate Number 105 for Model (c) R352/6 
UKCAA Type Certificate Number 110 Model (c) R410/6 
 
T.C. Application Date 
 
January 23, 1985 
 
Page No. 1 2 3 4 
Rev. No. 4 4 4 4

P16NE 2 
T.C. Issued December 9, 1988 
 
Import Requirements: To be considered eligible for installation on U.S. registered aircraft, each propeller to 
be exported to the United States shall be accompanied by a Certificate of 
Airworthiness for export endorsed by the UKCAA on behalf of the European 
Community which contains the following language: 
 
(1)  This propeller conforms to its United States type design (TC No. P16NE) and is 
in a condition for safe operation. 
 
(2)  This propeller has been subjected by the manufacturer to a final operational 
check and is in a proper state of airworthiness. Reference FAR Section 21.500 which 
provides for the airworthiness acceptance of aircraft engines or propellers 
manufactured outside the U.S. for which a U.S. type certificate has been issued. 
Additional guidance is contained in FAA Advisory Circular 21-23, Airworthiness 
Certification of Civil Aircraft, Engines, Propellers and Related Products, Imported 
into the United States. 
 
NOTES 
 
NOTE 1.   
 
Propeller Model Designation: The model designation of a complete Dowty Aerospace Propellers, propeller 
assembly consists of the basic model designation with prefix and suffix letters 
and numbers as shown below: 
 
                P r e f i x  
                B a s i c  m o d e l  d e s i g n a t i o n  
                S u f f i x  
                 
  (c) R 352 /   6 -132 -F /  1  
                S u f f i x  n u m b er denotes interchangeable design standard 
                Engine Flange Mounted 
                Blade Shank size No. 132 
                N u m b e r  o f  b l a d e s  -  6  
                Prefix number denotes non-interchangeable design standard 
                R o t o l  ( m a n u f a c t u r e r )  
                Civil (non-military) 
 
 The prefix number indicates the design series, and propellers with different 
prefix numbers are not generally interchangeable.  Certain models may be 
interchanged as complete aircraft sets on the advice of the propeller 
manufacturer only. 
 
The suffix number is used to record minor alterations which do not affect 
interchangeability. 
  
Propeller build standard for the (c)R352/6-123-F/1 and (c)R352/6-123-F/2 is 
specified in DIS No. 66071500C and Design Specification 84.DS.0431.  
General Arrangement and Installation Drawings for the F/1 are 660715101 and 
660715001; and for the F/2 are 660715104 and 660715004 respectively.  The 
build standard for the propeller and its Control Equipment for the (c)R410/6-
123-F/35 and F/36 is listed on Drawing 660000083 Issue 1.

3 P16NE 
NOTE 2: Blade Model Designation Dowty Aerospace Propellers blades are identified by a serialized part number 
only, which does not constitute a model designation.  A dash number  
following the part number indicates the type of finish. 
Blade Assembly Drawings applicable to both /1 and 2/ propellers 660715241, 
660715246, 660720248, 660720249, 660720250, 660715251, 660715252, 
660715253,  
660715254. 
 
NOTE 3: Pitch Control Propeller pitch control unit Type Number 663007003, 663007004 and 
66307005. 
 
NOTE 4: (a)  Feathering 
 
 
 
(b)  Reversing 
Model incorporates feathering and unfeathering features by means of 
counterweights and Motor/Pump Unit.  Type Number (Installation Drawing 
Number) 638005003. 
 
Model incorporates reversing feature. 
 
NOTE 5:   Right Hand Model These propellers are designed and manufactured for right hand tractor only. 
 
NOTE 6: Interchangeable Blades Only blades listed in the propeller CMM are interchangeable in pairs 
diametrically opposite and may be incorporated in the same propeller. 
 
NOTE 7: Accessories (a)  Propeller De-Icing - De-icing Brush Block Bracket Assembly Numbers 
660715232, 660715291, 697050001. 
(b)  Spinners - Spinner Type Number SB 20/6.  Dowty Drawing Number 
664006001 for F/1 and 664006002 for F/2. 
(c)  Propeller Electronic Control Units - Approved with Electronic Control Unit 
Type Number 666000013, 666000128, 666000143/ 
(d)  Propeller pitch control unit Type Number 663007003, 663007004 and 
663007005. 
NOTE 8:  Not applicable. 
 
NOTE 9: Approved Installations Propeller listed in this data sheet are approved from vibration standpoint only 
for use on the engine-aircraft combination shown below: 
 
 
Propeller Model 
 
Aircraft Model 
 
Engine Model 
FAA Specification or 
TC Data Sheet  
Aircraft         Engine 
(c)R 352/6-123-F/1, F/2 
(c)R410/6-123-F/35, 36 
 
(c)R410/6-123-F/35, F/36 
 
Fokker F-27 
MK050 
Max. T/O Weight:  
        47,500 lbs. 
 
Fokker F-27 MK0602 
and F-27 MK0604  
Max. T/O Weight 
        50,596 lbs. 
Pratt Whitney 125B 
                    127B 
 
 
 
Pratt & Whitney 127B 
A817           E20NE 
 
 
 
 
A817           E20NE 
 
NOTE 10:  Aircraft installations must be approved as part of the aircraft type certificate and  
demonstrate compliance with the applicable aircraft airworthiness requirements.

P16NE 4 
NOTE 11:   Service Information: Each of the documents listed below must state that it is approved by the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) or – for approvals made before 
September 28, 2003 – by the UKCAA. Any such documents are accepted by 
the FAA and are considered FAA approved. 
 • Service bulletins,  
 • Structural repair manuals,  
 • Vendor manuals,  
 • Aircraft flight manuals, and  
 • Overhaul and maintenance manuals.  
 
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## ADs (2, in force first)

- [AD 2016-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-05-04): Dowel hole cracks in the face of the rear hub half · Dowty Propellers (c) R. 352/6 and (c) R410/6. Effective Apr 15, 2016
- [AD 70-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-16-02) (historical): Link and Eyebolt Fork · Dowty Aerospace Propellers CR 289/3-110-F/1, CR 289/3-110-F/11, CR 289/3-110-F/12 and 34 more. Effective Aug 21, 1972

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