60-17-01: Blades
FAA order 60-17-01 is an airworthiness directive. The FAA's subject line: Blades. System: propeller.
What it applies to as the FAA lists it
- Kind of product
- Propeller
- Makes
- Pacific Propeller, Inc.
- Models
- A6441FN-606
Dates and paperwork
- Docket
- Unknown
- Status
- Current
- The FAA's document
- Read the order on the FAA's site
The order itself the regulatory text, as published
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60-17-01 AERO PRODUCTS: Amdt. 193 Part 507 Federal Register August 19, 1960. Applies to A6441FN-606 Propeller Installed On Lockheed 188 Series Aircraft.
Compliance required as indicated.
As a result of investigations, it has been determined that the following must be accomplished to minimize the possible occurrence of propeller roughness and/or failures:
Not later than November 1, 1960, the thrust member thickness must be determined per Allison Propeller Bulletin 63-127. All blades that do not meet thrust member thickness as prescribed in Allison Propeller Bulletin 63-127 must be removed from service prior to further flight. Concurrently with this inspection all blades shall be classified aerodynamically per Allison Propeller Bulletin 63-125. (Allison telegram to all operators dated May 19, 1960, and Allison Propeller Bulletins Nos. 63-125 and 63-127 cover this same subject.)
Source: FAA Dynamic Regulatory System, airworthiness directives. The FAA's document is the authority; the register counts are this site's, from the FAA register of November 6, 2026. Connections as data: /graph/directive/60-17-01.json · aircraft systems.