- Holder
- Dowty Propellers
- Revision
- 2
- Revised
- February 27, 2007
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Propeller
- Certification basis
- Part 21, Part 35
- Models
- 1
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Models · 1
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| (c) R.375 | Formerly Dowty Rotol Limited, then Dowty Aerospace Propellers |
Airworthiness directives · 4
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET P17NE
TCDS NUMBER P17NE
REVISION: 2
DOWTY PROPELLERS
MODEL/S: (c) R.375
February 27, 2007
Propellers of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of Type Certificate No. P17NE) 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
C heltenham Road East
Gloucester, GL2 9QH, England
Type Constant speed; hydraulic (see notes 3 and 4).
Engine flange Special flange with 12 bolts and 2 dowels (all at 5.125 inches P.C.D.)
Hub material Aluminum alloy
Blade material Composite glass and carbon reinforced plastic
Number of blades 4
Design series (c) R.375
Blades (see Note 2) MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS < TAKEOFF > NOMINAL APPROXIMATE
HP RPM HP RPM DIAMETER WEIGHT
660714214-6 1,700 1,384 1,750 1,384 132 ins. 216.0 lbs.
Certification basis FAR 21.29 and British Civil Airworthiness Requirements Section C5 equivalent to
FAR 35 effective 1st February 1965 with amendments through 35-4, and Civil
Aviation Authority Special Requirements reference 9/216/11 dated 5th June 1981.
Civil Aviation Authority (UKCAA) originally type certificated this propeller under its
Type Certificate Number 109. The FAA validated this product under U.S. Type
Certificate Number P17NE. 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) number: UKCAA Type Certificate Number 109
TC application date 08/09/89
TC issued 08/11/89
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. P17NE) 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
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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, Ai rworthiness Certification of Civil Aircraft,
Engines, Propellers and Related Pr oducts, Imported into the United States.
NOTES
Note 1. Propeller model designation: The model designation of a complete Dowty Rotol propeller
assembly consists of the basic model designation with prefix and
suffix letters and numbers as shown below:
P r e f i x
Basic model designation
S u f f i x
(c) R. 375 / 4 - 123 - F / 21
Suffix number denotes interchangeable design standards.
Engine flange mounted
Blade shank size No. 123
Number of blades - 4
Prefix number notes non-interchangeable design standard
Rotol (manufacturer)
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.
NOTE 2. Blade model designation Dowty Rotol propeller 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.
NOTE 3. Pitch control Propeller control with Woodward governnor type 663006008,
663006009 or 663006010.
NOTE 4. (a) Feathering Model incorporates feathering and unfeathering features by means of
counterweights and motor/pump unit. Propeller control with Dowty
Rotol design type (c)R.FP/34.
(b) Reversing Model incorporates reversing feature.
NOTE 5. Right-hand model These propellers are designed and manufactured for the right-hand
tractor only.
(c)R.375: These propellers are designed and manufactured for right-
hand tractor only.
NOTE 6. Interchangeable blades Only blades of the same part numbers are interchangeable and may
be incorporated in the same propeller.
NOTE 7. Accessories (a) Propeller deicing: Electrical blade de-icing as specified by
Dowty Rotol drawing 660000929.
(b) Spinners: Propeller sp inner (c)SB.25/4/1 and backplate
664005244 Dowty Rotol design.
(c) Synchrophasing: Approved with synchrophasing equipment
660713241.
3 P17NE
NOTE 8. Not applicable.
NOTE 9. Approved installation: Propellers listed in this data sheet are approved from vibration
standpoint only for use on the engine-aircraft combination shown
below:
PROPELLER
FAA SPECIFICATION
OR TC DATA SHEET
MODEL AIRCRAFT MODEL ENGINE MODEL AIRCRAFT ENGINE
(c)R.375/4-123-F/21 Saab
SF340A
(SF340B pending)
Max. T/O Weight 28,500 lbs.
General Electric
CT7-5A2
CT7-5A3
CT7-9B
A52EU E8NE
NOTE 10. Special Notes: Aircraft installation must be approved as part of the aircraft type
certification and demonstrate compliance with the applicable
airworthiness requirements.
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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