# TCDS P17NE: Dowty Propellers - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Dowty Propellers - Revision: 2 - Revised: February 27, 2007 - Product: Propeller - Certification basis: Part 21, Part 35 - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/91/f4/91f4e278c6781c8e28312ac40adbc53a29bcc3a4d68bdef89a93e2b79af16be4 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FDB14BFF252CB747862576710056FAE9.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/P17NE ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - (c) R.375 ## 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 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 Page No. 1 2 3 Rev. No. 2 2 2 P17NE 2 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. .....END..... ``` ## ADs (4, in force first) - [AD 2010-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-05-09): Propeller blade · Dowty Propellers (c) R. 389, (c) R. 390, (c) R.354 and 1 more. Effective Apr 7, 2010 - [AD 2003-04-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-04-25): Hub joint mating surfaces · Dowty Propellers (c) R. 389, (c) R. 390, (c) R.354 and 1 more. Effective Apr 8, 2003 - [AD 93-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-01): Retention Bolts · Dowty Propellers (c) R.354 and (c) R.375. Effective Oct 29, 1993 - [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 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.