HARTZELL PROPELLER INC.
SERVICE LETTER
HC-SL-61-239
Propeller - Slip Ring Split Mounting Plate Inspection and Repair
1. Planning Information
A. Effectivity
Hartzell PHC-J3YF-2( )/FC7663-2R aluminum hub, compact propellers installed
on Raytheon 58 Barons equipped with propeller de-ice with aircraft serial number
TH1889 through TH2093 and installed by the Raytheon Aircraft Company after 1999
are affected by this Service Letter.
B. Concurrent Requirements
The torque inspection specified in Hartzell Service Bulletin HC-SB-61-272 must be
complied with concurrently with this Service Letter.
C. Reason
(1) During an inspection of a propeller, damage was found to the slip ring split
mounting plate (Goodrich Corp. part number 3E1951). The slip ring split
mounting plate is used to attach the de-ice slip ring to the propeller.
(2) The slip ring split mounting plate is designed to be installed on the aft side of
the engine mounting flange. A washer, P/N A-1381, is intended to be installed
between the slip ring split mounting plate and the mounting nut. The A-1381
washer was not installed during installation of the propeller at Raytheon Aircraft
Company.
(3) The A-1381 washer is intended to protect the slip ring split mounting plate from
damage by the mounting nuts. During operation, the damage may permit the
mounting nuts to lose torque. Installation without the mounting washers could
result in damage to the slip ring split mounting plate and fatigue failure of the
propeller mounting hardware. This could result in loss of the propeller from the
engine.
D. Description
This Service Letter introduces inspection and rework procedures for the slip ring split
mounting plate as terminating action for the repetitive inspection specified in Hartzell
Service Bulletin HC-SB-61-272.
E. Compliance
At the convenience of the operator.
F. Approval
FAA approval has been obtained on technical data in this publication that affects
type design.
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HARTZELL PROPELLER INC.
SERVICE LETTER
HC-SL-61-239
Propeller - Slip Ring Split Mounting Plate Inspection and Repair
G. Manpower
(1) Propeller hardware removal and 1.5 man hours
visually inspection of split mounting plate
(2) Propeller removal and installation (if required) 2.0 man hours
(3) Split mounting plate repair (if required) 2.0 man hours
(4) Split mounting plate replacement (if required) 2.0 man hours
H. Weight and Balance
None
I. Electrical Load Data
None
J. References
(1) Hartzell Owner's Manual 115N (61-00-15)
(2) Hartzell Service Bulletin HC-SB-61-272
K. Other Publications Affected
None
2. Material Information
A. Material Required for Slip Ring Split Mounting Plate repair
Part Number Keyword Qty
A-1381 Washer 6
C-3317-228 O-ring 1
A-2044 Mounting Nuts A/R
3E1951 Split Mounting Plate A/R
(Goodrich Corp.)
B. Expendables
Quick Dry Stoddard Solvent, Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone (MEK) or equivalent cleaning
solvent
C. Other Publications Affected
None
D. Special Tooling
Bridgeport or Vertical Mill (recommended)
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HARTZELL PROPELLER INC.
SERVICE LETTER
HC-SL-61-239
Propeller - Slip Ring Split Mounting Plate Inspection and Repair
3. Accomplishment Instructions
A. Slip Ring Split Mounting Plate Inspection and Repair
NOTE: Perform torque inspection in accordance with Hartzell Service Bulletin
HC-SB-61-272 prior to inspecting or repairing the slip ring split mounting
plate. The torque inspection is necessary to determine if hub replacement
is required.
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE ALL THE MOUNTING NUTS AT THE SAME TIME.
PERSONNAL INJURY AND THE DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLER OR
ENGINE FLANGE MAY RESULT IF PROPELLER IS NOT SUPPORTED
ON THE ENGINE FLANGE.
(1) Remove four of the propeller mounting nuts in accordance with Hartzell
Owner's Manual 115N (61-00-15). Leave two mounting nuts 180 degrees apart
to support the propeller.
(2) With the propeller on the engine flange, use cleaning solvent and clean the slip
ring split mounting plate in the area around the four mounting studs with the
nuts removed.
(3) Visually examine the slip ring split mounting plate for scoring, gouging, or other
damage from the mounting nuts.
(4) If no damage is visible:
(a) Inspect the mounting nuts. Discard the mounting nuts if they are corroded
or damaged. Install the propeller mounting hardware with new A-1381
washers on the four studs with the mounting nuts removed and tighten
until snug.
(b) Remove the two mountings nuts, that were not previously removed, in
accordance with Hartzell Owner's Manual 115N (61-00-15) and perform
the inspection in Paragraph 3.A.(2) and Paragraph 3.A.(3).
(c) If damge is visible, proceed to Paragraph 3.A.(5).
(d) Inspect the mounting nuts. Discard the mounting nuts if they are corroded
or damaged. Install the propeller mounting hardware with new A-1381
washers on the two studs with the mounting nuts removed.
(e) Torque all mounting nuts in accordance with Hartzell Owner's Manual
115N (61-00-15).
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SERVICE LETTER
HC-SL-61-239
Propeller - Slip Ring Split Mounting Plate Inspection and Repair
(f) If no damage was visible, make a logbook entry noting compliance with
this Service Letter as terminating action for Hartzell Service Bulletin
HC-SB-61-272, further action is not required.
(5) If damage is visible:
(a) Remove the propeller in accordance with Hartzell Owner's Manual 115N
(61-00-15). Remove the slip ring split mounting plate in accordance with
airframe manufacturer's information.
(b) Remove the damage by creating a counterbore around the attaching hole.
(c) Create the counterbore around the attaching hole as follows:
1 The counterbore must have a diameter of 0.937 +/- 0.010 inch
(23.80 +/- 0.254mm) centered on the attaching hole.
2 A maximum corner radius 0.005 inch (0.127 mm) is allowed
3 Remove all damage. The minimum permitted thickness of the slip
ring split mounting plate in the counterbored area is 0.080 inch
(2.03 mm).
4 The counterbore must have a surface finish of 125Ra or better.
5 The counterbore must be parallel to the opposite side within
0.002 inch (0.05 mm).
(d) If all the damage cannot be removed within the above limits, the slip ring
split mounting plate must be replaced with a serviceable unit.
(e) Inspect the mounting nuts. Discard the mounting nuts if they are corroded
or damaged. Install the propeller mounting hardware with new A-1381
washers. Torque all mounting nuts in accordance with Hartzell Owner's
Manual 115N (61-00-15).
(f) Make a logbook entry noting compliance with this Service Letter as
terminating action for Hartzell Service Bulletin HC-SB-61-272, further
action is not required.
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