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Technical Issues Review
Presented By:
Michael Mayhill
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Technical Issues Review
Composite BladesAluminum BladesHubsSealsSpinnerDe-iceMiscellaneousStatus Updates
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Your Input Appreciated
Some of our best fixes have been suggested by the field
You see these products in normal and extreme conditions every day –– What do you see that is working?– What do you see that is not working?– Do you have suggestions to make something
better?
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Composite BladesASC II
As of September 24th there were 4087 of the composite N7605( ) blades manufactured
These blades are becoming more and more popular with your customers
We are working to develop new applications
More are manufactured every day
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Composite BladesASC II
HC-SL-61-294:
Field Inspection and Minor Repair Criteria for N7605( ) blades [May 07/09]
Previously in Manual 135F only
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Composite BladesASC II
HC-SL-61-294:
Defines permitted field repairs for A&P mechanics
Damage beyond minor repair limitations must go to a certified propeller service facility
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Composite BladesInspection
HC-ASB-61-306 rev. 2:
N7605B blade ‘crack’ indication in boot area
– Evaluation found ‘soft spot’ at the ‘crack’ location
– Resin did not properly cure during early production process
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Composite BladesInspection
HC-ASB-61-306 rev. 2:
Inspections of N7605( )
– Effectivity is s/n specific to early production
– 387 blades affected
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Composite BladesInspection
HC-ASB-61-306 rev. 2:
Visual Inspection:– Recurring visual
inspection every 100 hrs/annual
• Reporting required• A&P can accomplish
– Warranty coverage for visual
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Composite BladesInspection
HC-ASB-61-306 rev. 2: Inspection of N7605( )
– Terminating Action UT Inspection at or before overhaul• Reporting required• Accomplished by Level II or III • 52 inspections completed, 6 blades replaced
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Composite BladesInspection
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Composite BladesInspection
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Composite BladesInspection
HC-ASB-61-306 rev. 2: Inspection of N7605( )
– UT equipment available for loan– Warranty coverage for UT at overhaul
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Composite BladesStaking Pins
Staking pins found sheared during standard engineering evaluation of high-time N7605( )blade
– No performance issues noted
– Design improvement with larger staking pins
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Composite BladesStaking Pins
HC-SB-61-319: Staking Pins [pending]– Affects N7605( ) and
N7893( ) blades by s/n• 3658 blades
– Terminating Action at overhaul• Index to new location• Insert new, larger pins
– Does not affect life of product
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Composite BladesStaking Pins
Was B-5996-628 Ø=0.125” Now B-5996-640 Ø=0.1875”(Production)
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Aluminum BladesProduction Rolling Issue
HC-SB-61-318 rev. 1: Blade Inspection [Jun 15/10]
Internal production process issue
– M, P, and R shank blades from Jul 09 – Jan 10
– Cost analysis led to engineering review• Reduced minimums approved• Manual update pending
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Aluminum BladesProduction Rolling Issue
HC-SB-61-318 rev. 1: Blade Inspection [Jun 15/10]
– M, P, and R shank blades by s/n• K85813 – K97065
– Optical Comparator Inspection
– Factory only rework
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Aluminum BladesProduction Rolling Issue
HC-SB-61-318 rev. 1: Blade Inspection [Jun 15/10]
– Reworked and non-reworked may be mixed in a propeller assembly if balance can be achieved
– No loss of clamping force due to clamp design
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Aluminum BladesNaCl Contamination
HC-ASB-61-322: Blade Replacement [pending]
– Fissure indication in the blade bore discovered at overhaul inspection
– Originated from Sodium Chloride contamination within the ingot
– Potentially all blades forged from that ingot could be contaminated
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Aluminum BladesNaCl Contamination
HC-ASB-61-322: Blade Replacement [pending]
– Affects Y-shank aluminum blades by serial number• 452 blades affected • 82 left Hartzell as blade only shipment
We are Considering:– Replacement within 250 hours/ 24 calendar months,
whichever occurs first• Any inventory/stock replacement within 24 calendar months
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Aluminum BladesNaCl Contamination
HC-ASB-61-322: Blade Replacement [pending]
– Affected blades MUST be retired and destroyed
– Airworthiness Directive is possible
– Warranty:• Replacement Blades free of charge until Nov 30, 2016• Some additional coverage for props maintained IAW SL61Y
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HubsLubrication Fittings
HC-SL-61-187 rev. 3: 45˚ Lubrication Fitting [Nov 13/09]
– Originally issued Oct 15/98
– Revision 3 removed torque • “Tighten until snug”
Any issues with the zerk fittings?
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HubsModification
HC-SI-61-206: Hub Modification – Bore Bushing
– Dimensional specifications for machining of bore and bushing on lightweight turbine propellers
– Available on request
– Revision needed for additional part numbers
Pending Changes related to Sample Program review
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Hubs1900D Inspection
HC-ASB-61-316 rev. 1: Hub Inspection [Jun 26/09]
– Two 1900D hubs found fractured near dowel holes and oversize inserts on mounting flange
– Found at overhaul inspection
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Hubs1900D Inspection
HC-ASB-61-316 rev. 1: Hub Inspection [Jun 26/09]
– ~800 hubs affected– Initial visual inspection
based on TSO– As required following visual:
• ECI• Stamp hub “K”• REPORTING
REQUIRED
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Hubs1900D Inspection
HC-ASB-61-316 rev. 1: Hub Inspection [Jun 26/09]
– 273 inspected • No indications
– Recurring ECI every 1000 hrs • REPORTING REQUIRED
– ECI required at each overhaul• REPORTING REQUIRED
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HubsBonanza/Debonair Bushing
HC-SB-61-315: Hub Bore Bushing [pending]– Compact -1 propeller on a
Beechcraft Bonanza stopped actuating in flight
– Investigation found failed bore bushing with oil behind the piston
– Hydraulic lock
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HubsBonanza/Debonair Bushing
HC-SB-61-315: Hub Bore Bushing [pending]– Failure to seal due to:
• No bushing– Scored bore / damaged o-ring
• Bushing installed with adhesive – Failed adhesive– Bushing Slippage
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HubsBonanza/Debonair Bushing
HC-SB-61-315: Hub Bore Bushing [pending]
– Propeller operates, doesn’t actuate
• Defaults to low pitch, high RPM
• Operates as fixed pitch propeller
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HubsBonanza/Debonair Bushing
HC-SB-61-315: Hub Bore Bushing [pending]
– Bonanza pilot set up for POH ‘Best Glide’
• Not compatible with low pitch, high RPM setting for Bonanza
– FAA SAIB-CE-10-21 issued to notify pilots
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HubsBonanza/Debonair Bushing
HC-SB-61-315: Hub Bore Bushing [pending]
– Compliance required for any Bonanza or Debonair w/ ( )HC-(C,G,L)(2,3,4)Y(F,K,R)-1( )
• Propellers NOT maintained IAW SL61Y: 200 hrs, 12 calendar months, or next major disassembly, whichever occurs first
• Propellers maintained IAW SL61Y:next major disassembly or SL61Y overhaul limit, whichever occurs first
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HubsBonanza/Debonair Bushing
HC-SB-61-315: Hub Bore Bushing [pending]
– Serial number prefix identifies affected hubs
– Perform applicable pitch change rod bore repair procedure IAW Manual 202A
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HubsProduction Bushing (-1)
HC-SL-61-305 [pending]
– Production change for all standard -1 hubs
• Does not match 202A repair
• Replace bushing at overhaul
• No machining required
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HubsProduction Bushing (-1)
HC-SL-61-305 [pending]
– Production change for all standard -1 hubs
• Already implemented in 113B for all Bonanza specific item #
• SL305 addresses all remaining standard -1 hubs
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HubsTB-10 Inspection
HC-SB-61-323: Hub Inspection [pending]– Affects propellers installed on Socata TB-10
– ECI of “A” suffix hubs, similar to SB269• Initial within 50 hours• Recurring every 100 hours or annual
– Terminating actions:• Hub Replacement with “B” suffix hub• Oil fill IAW SL273 [pending]
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Hubs Oil-Fill
HC-SL-61-273: Hub Modification [pending]
– ~4500 hrs in field– Only when directed
by Hartzell Service Bulletin
• Machine hub bore & breather holes
• Install bushing & retainer ring
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Hubs Oil-Fill
HC-SL-61-273: Hub Modification [pending]
– Only when directed by Hartzell Service Bulletin
• New sealant at parting line• Plugs instead of zerks• Red-dyed oil-filled for crack
detection
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SealsGrease Leaks
Silicone O-rings– Grease leaks have
been a concern in aluminum hub propellers
– Suggestion from the field for use of new material
– Engineering analysis for compatibility completed
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SealsGrease Leaks
Silicone O-rings– Field testing in alum
models ongoing– Over 30,000 SER
hours with NO leaks– Already implemented
in production for many models
Successful seal is also dependent upon a good installation of the appropriate wear strip
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SealsGrease Leaks
HC-SL-61-293 rev. 1: Y Shank Aluminum Blades [Mar 12/10]– Introduces C-3317-340-8– Approved alternate to
quad seal– Requires use of 0.010”
Teflon®
– Cost analysis in process for production implementation
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SealsGrease Leaks
HC-SL-61-301: Supersedes all C-3317-340
[Mar 12/10]– Introduces C-3317-340-8– Requires use of 0.010”
Teflon® on alum blades– Use existing C-3317-340– Composite blades use
different wear strip• No change required
– Production implemented
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SealsGrease Leaks
HC-SL-61-303: Supersedure in 1900D Installations [Apr 9/10]
– Introduces C-3317-340-8
– May use existing energizer ring + blade seal in combination
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SealsGrease Leaks
HC-SL-61-303: Supersedure in 1900D Installations [Apr 9/10]
– Energizer ring + blade seal can not be mixed with C-3317-340-8 in same propeller assembly
– Production and overhaul kit implementation is complete
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SealsGrease Leaks
HC-SB-61-321: Replacement in PC-21 Installations [Jun 15/10]
– Introduces C-3317-341-8 and 103379-1 wear strip
– Required at next o/h
– Optional at disassembly
– Requires use of thicker 103379-1 wear strip
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SealsGrease Leaks
HC-SB-61-321: Replacement in PC-21 Installations [Jun 15/10]
– Energizer ring + blade seal combination can not be mixed with C-3317-341-8 in same propeller assembly
– Reporting required
– Production and o/h kit implementation complete
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SealsGrease Leaks
HD-SL-61-042: Supersedure for Do-328
Installations [pending]
– Introduces C-3317-341-8 and 103379-1 wear strip
– Requires use of thicker 103379-1 wear strip
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SealsGrease Leaks
HD-SL-61-042: Supersedure for Do-328
Installations [pending]
– Energizer ring + blade seal combination can not be mixed with C-3317-341-8 in same propeller assembly
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Spinner
Known cracking issues
Working to design a permanent fix by application
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Spinner835-54(P) Replacement
HC-SB-61-311:
Inspection of 835-54(P) Spinner Assembly & Introduction of New Spinner Assemblies– Progression of document
• Original Issue:
1.D-5769-1(P) dome, filler plate removal required
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Spinner835-54(P) Replacement
HC-SB-61-311:
Inspection of 835-54(P) Spinner Assembly & Introduction of New Spinner Assemblies– Progression of document
• Original Issue:
2. 102965(P) dome released as supercedure to unsupported D-5769-1(P)
– 102965(P) includes bonded support
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Spinner835-54(P) Replacement
HC-SB-61-311, Rev 1:
Inspection of 835-54(P) Spinner Ass’y & Introduction of New Spinner Assemblies
• Revision 1
1.D-5769-1(P) dome uses field-installable forward bulkhead & spacers
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Spinner835-54(P) Replacement
HC-SB-61-311, Rev 1:
Inspection of 835-54(P) Spinner Ass’y & Introduction of New Spinner Assemblies
No-Charge Warranty Components
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Spinner835-54(P) Replacement
HC-SB-61-311, Rev 3:
New Composite Spinner Ass’y Introduction
– Revision 2 (pending)
– Terminating Action within 13 calendar months/ 50 hours, whichever first
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Spinner835-54(P) Replacement
HC-SB-61-311, Rev 3:
New Spinner Ass’y Introduction
1.103585(F1) assembly with composite dome (Mooney)
2. 835-58(P) assembly with blunt, aluminum dome (Comanche)
No Charge Warranty Coverage
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De-Ice
Hartzell de-ice components
– Working to convert legacy components to Hartzell components
– Making design improvements along the way• Your suggestions are welcome• If you have found a difficult installation and/or have
design/installation suggestions please let us know
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De-IcePC-12 Routing
HC-SL-30-295 rev. 2: Wire Harness and Boot for PC-12 [Apr 9/10]– Conversion to Hartzell
components– Design improvements– New routing required– Expect similar
updates for similar installations
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MiscellaneousTSN
Questions on Time Since New of a propeller – What parts to track time for– What happens when components are changed out
HC-SL-61-61Y rev. 3: Overhaul & Life Limits [Nov 13/09]– Definition of Time Since New (TSN)– Primary components = hub, blades, & life-limited parts – Propeller assembly TSN = highest TSN primary
component installed
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MiscellaneousCam Follower Retention
HC-SB-61-320 [June 2010]:
Pitch Change Knob Bracket
– Affects HC-E5A-2 on Pilatus PC-21
– Introduces new unit with improved cam follower retention design
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MiscellaneousPreload Plate Wear
HC-SL-61-282 rev. 1, [Nov 09]:Preload Plate Wear Limits
– E shank blade butt seal released in 2005 to prevent hub cavity grease migration
• Later reports identified wear on the preload plate caused by the new seal
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MiscellaneousPreload Plate Wear
HC-SL-61-282 rev. 1, [Nov 09]: Preload Plate Wear Limits
– Affects E shank lightweight turbines and Y shank compacts with composite blades (excludes N shank)
– Preload plate inspection criteria at overhaul
What are you seeing in the field?
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MiscellaneousFeathering Spring
HC-SL-61-291 [obs] → HC-SB-61-324 [pending]:
Feathering Compression Spring
Reports of feathering issues in the field
– Unable to reach full feather at shutdown
– Disassembly found fractured feathering spring
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MiscellaneousFeathering Spring
HC-SL-61-291 [obs] → HC-SB-61-324 [pending]:
Feathering Compression Spring
– Affects HC-B(4,5)(M,T)(A,N,P)-(1,2,3,5)
– Introduces 102877 spring as supercedure to A-3496
• New 102877 has flat outer diameter and improved fatigue life
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MiscellaneousFeathering Spring
HC-SL-61-291 [obs] → HC-SB-61-324 [pending]:
Feathering Compression Spring
– (new in SB324) At next overhaul, requires replacement of the A-3496 with new 102877
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Status UpdatesSB269 Program
HC-SB-61-269 rev. 4: Hub Inspection [Nov 13/09]– FAA approved AMOC to AD 2009-22-08
• AD 2009-22-08 superseded AD 2006-18-15
– AD requires initial inspection within 50 flight hours • Contact local FSDO to discuss
– Retained 100 flight hour recurring inspection• Removed ‘or annual inspection’
– Pricing program (within TBO) expires April 30, 2011
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Technical Issues Review
Documents go through writing, review, editing, and approval – but still not perfect– If you want clarification– If you find an error– If you have a suggestion
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