- Holder
- Dowty Propellers
- Revision
- 3
- Revised
- June 1, 2009
- 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.320 | Formerly Dowty Rotol Limited, then Dowty Aerospace Propellers |
Airworthiness directives · 1
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THE TC HAS BEEN CANCELED, EFFECTIVE June 1, 2009
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET P5NE
TCDS NUMBER P5NE
REVISION: 3
DOWTY PROPELLERS
MODEL/S: (c) R.320
June 1, 2009
Propellers of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of Type Certificate No. P5NE) and other
approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Administration, meet the minimum standards for use in certificated aircraft in
accordance with the pertinent 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 h e l t e n h a m R o a d E a s t
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 Eligible (c)R.320
Blades
Eligible
Maximum
Continuous
Takeoff
Nominal
Approx. Max.
Wt. Complete
(See Note 2) HP RPM HP RPM Diameter (for reference only)
660712234 1,700 1,384 1,700 1,384 126 in. 212 lb.
Certification Basis FAR 21.29 and Br itish Civil Airworthiness Requirements Section C5 equivalent to
FAR 35 effective February 1, 1965, with am endments through 35-4, and Civil Aviation
Authority Special Requirements re ference 9/216/11 dated 5 June 1981.
The FAA validated this product under U.S. Ty pe Certificate Number P5NE. Effective
September 28, 2003, the European Aviation Sa fety Agency (EASA) began oversight of
this product on behalf of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
TC (Import) No: None
TC Application Date: October 8, 1980
TC Issued : March 23, 1984
Import requirements: To be considered eligible for inst allation on U.S. registered aircraft, each propeller to be
exported to the United States shall be accomp anied 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. P5NE) and is
in a condition for safe operation.
(2) This propeller has been subjected by th e manufacturer to a final operational check
and is in a proper state of airworthine ss. 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, Ai rworthiness Certification of Civil Aircraft,
Engines, Propellers and Related Produc ts, Imported into the United States.
P5NE 2
Note 1. Propeller Model Designation . The model designation of a complete Dowty Rotol propeller assembly
consists of the basic model desi gnation 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 320 / 4 -123 -F / 1
S u f f i x n u m b e r denotes interchangeable design standard
Engine Flange Mounted
Blade Shank size No. 123
N u m b e r o f b l a d e s - 4
Prefix numbe r 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.
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 . Eligible with Woodward Governor type 663006008.
Note 4. (a) Feathering . Model incorporates feathering and unfeathering features by means of
counterweights and Motor/Pump Unit. E ligible with Dowty Rotol type (c) RFP/34.
(b) Reversing . 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 of the same part numbers are interchangeable and may be
incorporated in the same propeller.
Note 7. Accessories .
(a) Propeller Deicing . Eligible with blade deicing to Dowty Rotol Drawing 660000910.
(b) Spinners . Eligible with spinner (c) SB 14/4/1 and backplate 664005225 of Dowty Rotol design.
Note 8. Not applicable.
Note 9. Approved Installations . Propellers listed in this data sheet are approved only for use on the engine-
aircraft combinations shown below:
Propeller Model
Aircraft Model
Engine Model
FAA Specification
or TC Data Sheet
Aircraft Engine
(c) R.320/4-123-F/1 SAAB/Fairchild SF340A
Max. T.O. Weight
27000 lbs.
General Electric
CT7-5A, CT7-5A1 or
CT7-7E
A52EU E8NE
Note 10. The word "eligible" as used herein does not signify approval as part of this type certificate. "Eligible
accessories and pitch controls must be approved as part of the aircraft type certificate upon compliance
with the applicable aircraft 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 appr ovals 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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