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McCauley Propeller Installation fixed pitch

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Propeller Installation for all fixed pitch propellers (except 1A162 model propellers).                   WARNING: MAKE SURE THE MAGNETO IS GROUNDED BEFORE INSTALLING  THE PROPELLER OR CONNECTING EXTERNAL POWER.                NOTE: McCauley recommends that propeller mounting nuts (if applicable) be replaced at each  propeller installation, whenever possible. However, nuts may be reused providing the threads are in good condition and the locking material prevents turning of the nut on the  stud by hand. Propeller mounting bolts must be magnetic particle inspected in accordance  with ASTM E-1444 or replaced whenever the propeller is removed from the engine.                NOTE: The aircraft maintenance manual or STC installation instructions should always be  consulted for any specialized procedures applicable to a specific aircraft. Various spinner arrangements not manufactured by McCauley may be used which require additional procedures. (1) Make sure the mating surfaces of t

Lycoming SI-1070S - Specified Fuels

Subject : Specified Fuels for Spark Ignited Gasoline Aircraft Engine  Lycoming engine released SI-1070S dated 24 April 2013, which approved a wide varity of engine for use with ASTM D7547 UL91 unleaded avgas.                          Engine models added through this approval include the large installed base of: O-235-K, L, M, N, P; O-320-B, D; IO-320-B, D; AEIO-320-A, B, C; LIO- 320-B; HO-360-C; HIO-360-B, G; O-540-A, E, F, G, H, J; and IO-540-C, D, N, T, V, W, AB, AF engine models.            European Aviation Safety Administration (EASA) Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) 2011-01 provided aircraft-level approval on the basis of engine approval. With the Lycoming engine model approvals, the EASA SIB immediately allows ASTM D 7547 Grade UL 91 use on European Union based aircraft such as the Cessna 152, Cessna 172 Skyhawk and Cessna 182 Skylane; Diamond DA40 and DA42-L360; Helicoptères Guimbal’s Cabri G2; Piper Warrior and Archer; Robin DR 200, DR400-120 Dauphin and DR400-1

McCauley Fixed Pitch Propeller Removal

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        The following instructions are general in nature. The aircraft maintenance manual or STC  installation instructions should always be consulted for any specialized procedures applicable  to a specific aircraft. Various spinner arrangements not manufactured by McCauley may be  used which require additional procedures.         In the following instructions, installation of propeller is based on the assumption that a McCauley  spinner will be used. If a spinner is not used or if the spinner is not manufactured by McCauley, omit those steps which apply to the spinner.               WARNING: Verify that engine magnetos have been grounded prior to  approaching the propeller. Spinner Assembly Removal        (1) Make an alignment mark on the spinner shell, aft bulkhead and adjacent blade with a felt tip pen.  This index mark ensures accurate restoration of spinner shell position to lessen the distortion of  any dynamic balance previously performed on the propeller assembly.    

McCauley Long Term Storage of CP Propellers

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Long Term Storage of Controllable Pitch Propellers                    A. The following is applicable to new and overhauled propellers prior to entering service (engine  installation) or at any time propeller is removed from service. Storage time is determined from date  of manufacture, overhaul, or removal from aircraft.                     (1) Storage must be in a clean and dry environment, preferably in the original shipping carton and  above ground level, to minimize exposure to dirt and moisture.                    (2) If storage period exceeds 2 years before entering service or returning to service perform the  following inspection: (a) For all propeller models, inspect externally for damage and corrosion. Inspection may be accomplished by an A & P mechanic or international equivalent. Make a logbook entry of compliance with Service Bulletin 137 latest version. (b) For non-oil-filled propeller models or propellers stored with one or more propeller  blades removed, r

Aim of my blog

Dear Friends             Thanks for your love and affection again this blog has just crossed  1,25,000  hits 387 post related to aviation. Blogging is a new experience for me and I am grateful for it.  I blog because I get satisfaction from knowing that a certain number of people read what I write each day. Blogging is successful because it gives people the opportunity to read whenever they have the time. Why, you can read a post even a week later…archives are easy to access.               Through blogging I feel connected with the people most of them known to me. I blog because I get a thrill from reading a meaningful comment. Even if it is just one comment, if it adds to my article, makes me see things from a different perspective People should sign in to their email accounts after reading a article they feel something about.                                           I want share my knowledge and experience  what I have and collecting from various sources.  I know it seems to

Frayed Flap Extend Cables - Cessna

REFERENCE : SAIB: CE-13-27  Date: April 5, 2013            The FAA recently received a report of a failed flap extend cable . The failure occurred on approach  when the flaps were deployed to 45 degrees. The sudden retraction of the right flap caused the  airplane to roll about 80 degrees to the right. The pilot was unable to retract the left flap, but was able  to maintain control with the assistance of a passenger, divert to another airport, and land safely by  utilizing almost full left aileron control. The report stated the cable was original (over 4,800 flight  hours), and the most recent 100-hour inspection had been completed approximately 10 flight hours  prior to cable failure.              A search of the FAA’s service difficulty report (SDR) system revealed numerous events of a similar  nature over a 20 year period. Most reports of fraying occurred near pulleys, and some included  comments such as “failure occurred behind a pulley and is not easily inspected without the

DGCA/NEW-MISC/153R2

SUBJECT- FAILURE OF OVERLOAD CLUTCH RESULTING IN IN FLIGHT FAILURE OF THE                   HOIST WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO PERSON BEING LIFTED  REFERENCED : FAA EAD 2013-06-51 EAD Requirements : This EAD requires complying with specified portions of the ASB to do the                                      following before the next flight involving a hoist operation:                                   • Performing a cable conditioning lift;                                   • Performing a load inspection test;                                   • Deactivating or replacing any hoist that fails the load inspection test; and                                   • Recording the results of the load inspection test on the hoist component                                      history card or  equivalent record EASA  AD 2013-0077-E , 22 March 2013 applicable to AgustaWestland S.p.A, Bell           Helicopter Textron, Inc., Bell Helicopter Textron Canada, Ltd., Eurocopter, Eurocopt

Lycoming S I 1553

  Service Instruction No. 1553 DATE: March 26, 2013 SUBJECT:                       Additional Cylinder Fin Stabilizer MODELS AFFECTED: IO540 E1B5        TIO540A2B,A2C,J2B,J2BD,F2BD,S1ADL                                          TIO540J2B,J2BD, F2BD                As a precaution to prevent cracks from forming in the intake wall between the cylinder fins No. 1 thru 15  Lycoming Engines recommends that an additional fin stabilizer P/N 75164 be installed on cylinder P/N LW12966 on the affected Lycoming engine models identified in SI.           To install the new stabilizer P/N 75164 on the cylinder fins: 1. If the engine is installed, remove the exhaust system and intercylinder baffles (in accordance with  the applicable instructions in the applicable overhaul manual). 2. Examine each cylinder in the fin area (where shown in Figure 1) for cracks. 3. If a crack is found, replace the engine cylinder (in accordance with the applicable instructions in the  applicable overhaul manua

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