SERVICE BULLETIN 209*
September 15, 1993
ALERT

TO: FAA Approved Propeller Repair Stations

SUBJECT: Requirement to "Oil Fill" Additional Propeller Models

MODELS AFFECTED: See Table 1 for Affected Models

SERVICE MANUALS AFFECTED: 710930



CONDITION:
The affected models are now being manufactured as "oil filled" propellers. To provide improved lubrication and corrosion protection, as well as a built-in means of crack detection, modification to the "oil filled" configuration is necessary for existing propellers in the field.

CORRECTION:
Modification to "oil filled" configuration will be accomplished per Service Manual 710930 & Service Letter 1993-11.

NOTE: McCauley requests to be notified of any cracks found during compliance with
this service bulletin.


Product Support Department
McCauley Accessory Division
3535 McCauley Drive
P.O. Box 430
Vandalia, OH 45377-0430
Telephone (513) 890-5246 ext. 235
Telefax (513) 890-6001

COMPLIANCE:
Any propeller hub model that does not have the compliance indicator listed below in Table 1 shall be modified in accordance with the following compliance schedule:

PROPELLER HUB MODEL

COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE
Greater than 900 hours/59 calendar months since last overhauled/inspected or installed new; or prior history unknown Within the next 200 hours, or at the next annual inspection, or within twelve (12) calendar months after receipt of this Service Bulletin, whichever occurs first.
Less than or equal to 900 hours/59 calendarmonths since last overhauled/inspected or installed new Prior to the accumulation of 1200 hours/ 60 calendar months, whichever occurs first

 

NOTE: Once this service bulletin has been complied with, it is no longer necessary to perform the inspections required in Service Bulletin 200B.

Table 1. Models Affected

Propeller Hub Model
Compliance Indicator
3AF32C72
3AF34C74
3AF32C75
3AF34C86
3AF32C87
D3AF32C87
3AF34C92
3AF32C93
3AF32C72-( )R and oil fill plug in side of hub
3AF34C74-( )R and oil fill plug in side of hub
3AF32C75-( )R and oil fill plug in side of hub 3AF34C86-( )R and oil fill plug in side of hub
3AF32C87-( )R and oil fill plug in side of hub
D3AF32C87-( )R and oil fill plug in side of hub
3AF34C92-( )R and oil fill plug in side of hub
3AF32C93-( )R and oil fill plug in side of hub

 

APPROVAL: FAA approval has been obtained on technical data in this bulletin that affects product type design.

*TO OBTAIN SATISFACTORY RESULTS, PROCEDURES SPECIFIED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCEPTED METHODS AND PREVAILING GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. MCCAULEY ACCESSORY DIVISION CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE QUALITY OF WORK PERFORMED IN ACCOMPLISHING THIS SERVICE INFORMATION.

 

McCauley Propeller Systems | P.O. Box 5053 | 3535 McCauley Drive | Vandalia, Ohio 45377-5053 | USA
800-621-PROP (7767) | Telephone (937) 890-5246 | Telefax (937) 890-6001