SERVICE BULLETIN 222A
June 21, 1999

TO: FAA-Approved Propeller Repair Stations

SUBJECT: Improved Actuating Pin

MODELS AFFECTED: 4HFR34C661, 4HFR34C662, 4HFR34C663

SERVICE MANUAL AFFECTED: 860201



This service information is to be added to the appropriate McCauley Service Manual until the next manual revision is issued.

Service Bulletin 222A replaces Service Bulletin 222 dated April 28, 1997. Service Bulletin 222A provides minimum dimensional specifications. Lines in margins indicate changes.

There have been two cases of the B-5387-1 actuating pin assemblies failing on similar propellers resulting in a vibration. Upon disassembly the actuating pin assemblies were found cracked.

McCauley has designed an improved actuating pin assembly for installation in all C650 series propellers (listed above). Reference Service Bulletin 189D and Service Bulletin 193B for other C650 series models.

COMPLIANCE: At next scheduled overhaul, as specified in McCauley Service Bulletin 137[X], or major disassembly, parts replacement in accordance with this service bulletin must be accomplished.

Replacement Parts

Replacement Part Number

Replacement Part Description

Old Part Number
Replacement Part Description
B-5387-2
Actuating Pin Assembly
B-5387-1
Actuating Pin
Assembly

 

The following parts remain the same: A-1636-3 - retaining ring, A-1638-45 - washer, B-6422 - link assembly, A-1635-140 - screw, and A-1635-180 - screw.

The B-5387-2 Actuating Pin Assembly contains the following parts:

Part Number

Part Description

C-7330
Actuating Pin
A-3150-10
Spirol Pin

The following change letter must be stamped on the hub
after compliance with Service Bulletin:


Propeller Model Number

Change Letter Following
Compliance

4HFR34C661
C
4HFR34C662
J
4HFR34C663
A

Minimum diameter for the B-5387-1 and B-5387-2 actuating pin
is .4355 inch (1.106 ccm).

Any discrepancies found during replacement of the assemblies should be reported to:

McCauley Propeller Systems
Product Support Department
3535 McCauley Drive
Vandalia, OH 45377
USA
Telephone: (937) 890-5246
Telefax: (937) 890-6001

 

APPROVAL: FAA approval has been obtained on technical data in this publication 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