Hartzell Special Airworthness Bulletin released today

[N601RX]

My IA forwarded this to me a few minutes ago.  It was released this morning.  I think most people swapped them out a couple of years ago.

NE-13-32.pdf

[rbridges]

I'll have to check my logs, but does the "B" hub keep you out of this bulletin?

[BigTex]

How would you be able to tell?

[N601RX]

I didn't read it that close since it didn't apply to me, but I think it probably has to do with the top prop spinner problems a few years ago.

[Bob_Belville]

The spinner p/n is inside the spinner.  I have a newer (2009) Scimitar prop, haven't figured out if I am involved. Email reply from Hartzell tech support: "If you have a metal spinner, you are probably affected."

[kerry]

I just spoke with Hartzell and they say its for top prop conversions only.

[rbridges]

I just spoke with Hartzell and they say its for top prop conversions only.

 

that's good to hear (for me anyway).

[Bob_Belville]

Kerry, Top Prop is Scimitar, right? That doesn't seem to jive with what I was told by H. tech serv. "

[KSMooniac]

Yes, Top Prop = Scimitar.  I can't believe in this day and age that Hartzell cannot make a spinner that lasts, or an AD-free propeller...

[kerry]

Kerry, Top Prop is Scimitar, right? That doesn't seem to jive with what I was told by H. tech serv. "

I think Top Prop is Scimitar.  I was told the conversion goes back 10 years.  If you have questions you can speak  with Eric at Hartzel ph#937-778-5741

[Bennett]

I suggest checking with your regular shop. I have the Top Prop 2 bladed Scimitar with the long metal spinner, and so I called Mike at LASAR.  He has read the Bulletin, and he said it doesn't apply to my J.  Nice to dodge some more expense, for a change.  

[Bennett]

For clarification: Two years ago I had a spinner/backing plate problem, and Hartzell replaced both under warranty. I think they gave me the updated parts at that time. 

[BigTex]

Looked in my parts manual for my plane and it references the spinner Part Number as 835-20.  Since this bulletin is for PN's 835-54(P) or 835-58(P), I'm good... At least I think so!

[Dale Logsdon]

looks like 3 blades are safe. They use a 835-47.

[Bob_Belville]

I thought I posted but do not see. Hartzell told me that since my Scimitar prop has the "long 201" spinner because I have a 201 style cowl mod the spinner is not affected by bulletin.