Hartzell HC-B3-2 Series User manual

Manual No. 139
61-00-39
Revision 17
April 2020
Propeller Owner's Manual
and Logbook
Series: HC-B3( )( )-2( )
HC-B3( )( )-3( )
HC-B3( )( )-5( )
HC-B3TF-7( )
HC-B4( )( )-3( )
HC-B4( )( )-5( )
HC-B5M( )-2( )
HC-B5M( )-3( )
HC-B5M( )-5( )
HC-A3(V,MV)F-7( )
Steel Hub Turbine Propellers with Aluminum Blades
Hartzell Propeller Inc.
One Propeller Place
Piqua, OH 45356 - 2634 U.S.A.
Ph: 937 - 778 - 4200 (Hartzell Propeller Inc.)
Ph: 937-778-4379 (Product Support)
Product Support Fax: [phone]

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As a fellow pilot, I urge you to read this Manual thoroughly. It
contains a wealth of information about your new propeller.
The propeller is among the most reliable components of your
airplane. It is also among the most critical to ight safety. It
therefore deserves the care and maintenance called for in this
Manual. Please give it your attention, especially the section
dealing with Inspections and Checks.
Thank you for choosing a Hartzell propeller. Properly maintained
it will give you many years of reliable service.
Jim Brown
Chairman, Hartzell Propeller Inc.

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WARNING(Rev. 1)
People who y should recognize that various types of
risks are involved; and they should take all precautions to
minimize them, since they cannot be eliminated entirely.
The propeller is a vital component of the aircraft. A
mechanical failure of the propeller could cause a forced
landing or create vibrations sufciently severe to damage
the aircraft, possibly causing it to become uncontrollable.
Propellers are subject to constant vibration stresses
from the engine and airstream, which are added to high
bending and centrifugal stresses.
Before a propeller is certied as being safe to operate
on an airplane, an adequate margin of safety must be
demonstrated. Even though every precaution is taken in
the design and manufacture of a propeller, history has
revealed rare instances of failures, particularly of the
fatigue type.
It is essential that the propeller is properly maintained
according to the recommended service procedures and
a close watch is exercised to detect impending problems
before they become serious. Any grease or oil leakage,
loss of air pressure, unusual vibration, or unusual
operation should be investigated and repaired, as it could
be a warning that something serious is wrong.

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For operators of uncertied or experimental aircraft an
even greater level of vigilance is required in the
maintenance and inspection of the propeller. Experimental
installations often use propeller-engine combinations that
have not been tested and approved. In these cases, the
stress on the propeller and, therefore, its safety margin
is unknown. Failure could be as severe as loss of a
propeller or propeller blades and cause loss of propeller
control and/or loss of aircraft control.
Hartzell Propeller Inc. follows FAA regulations for propeller
certication on certicated aircraft. Experimental aircraft
may operate with unapproved engines or propellers or
engine modications to increase horsepower, such as
unapproved crankshaft damper congurations or high
compression pistons. These issues affect the vibration
output of the engine and the stress levels on the propeller.
Signicant propeller life reduction and failure are real
possibilities.
Frequent inspections are strongly recommended if
operating with a non-certicated installation; however,
these inspections may not guarantee propeller reliability,
as a failing device may be hidden from the view of the
inspector. Propeller overhaul is strongly recommended to
accomplish periodic internal inspection.
Visually examine metal blades for cracks. Inspect hubs,
with particular emphasis on each blade arm for cracks.
Eddy current equipment is recommended for hub
inspection, since cracks are usually not apparent.

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REVISION 17 HIGHLIGHTS
Revision, dated April 2020, incorporates the following:
Front matter (Cover, Revision Highlights, etc.), has been revised to
match this revision.
All Hartzell Propeller Inc. de-ice and anti-icing system information is
now found in Hartzell Ice Protection System Manual 180
(30-61-80). Revised manual references where applicable.
Minor language/format changes and renumbering, if applicable are
marked with a revision bar, but are not listed below.
• INTRODUCTION
• Revisedthesection,"General"
• Revisedthesection,"AirframeorEngineModications"
• Revisedthesection,"ReferencePublications"
• Revisedthesection,"PersonnelRequirements"
• Revisedthesection,"SpecialToolingandConsumable
Materials"
• Revisedthesection,"SafeHandlingofPaintsandChemicals"
• Addedthesection,"CalendarLimitsandLongTermStorage"
• Addedthesection,"ComponentLifeandOverhaul"
• Addedthesection,"Damage/RepairTypes"
• Revisedthesection,"PropellerCriticalParts"
• Revisedthesection,"WarrantyService"
• Revisedthesection,"HartzellPropellerInc.Contact
Information"
• Revisedthesection,"Denitions"
• Revisedthesection,"Abbreviations"
• DESCRIPTIONANDOPERATION
• Revisedthesectiontitle,"DescriptionofPropellersand
Systems"
• Revisedthesection,"PropellerModelDesignation"
• RevisedtheTable2-1title,"PropellerModelDesignations"
• Revisedthesection,"PropellerBlades"
• RevisedtheTable2-2title,"AluminumBladeModel
Designations"
• Revisedthesection,"TheoryofOperation"
• Addedthesection,"GovernorModelDesignation"and
applicable table
• Revisedthesection,"PropellerIceProtectionSystems"

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REVISION17HIGHLIGHTS,CONTINUED
• INSTALLATIONANDREMOVAL
• Revisedthesection,"Pre-Installation"
• Addedthesection,"PropellerMountingHardwareand
TorqueInformation"
• RevisedTable3-2,"TorqueTable"
• RevisedthetitleofFigure3-1,"CalculatingTorqueWhen
UsingaTorquingWrenchAdaptor"
• RevisedthetitleofFigure3-2,"TorquingSequencefor
PropellerMountingBolts/Nuts"
• Revisedthesection,"SpinnerDomeInstallation"
• AddedTable3-3,"SpinnerDomeandSpinnerCapMounting
Hardware"
• Revisedthesectiontitle,"SpinnerRemoval"
• Revisedthesectiontitle,"PropellerRemoval"
• TESTINGANDTROUBLESHOOTING
• Addedthesection,"OperationalChecks"
• Addedthesection,"PropellerIceProtectionSystems"
• Revisedthesection,"HuntingandSurging"
• Revisedthesection,"FailuretoFeather(orfeathersslowly)"
• Revisedthesection,"FailuretoUnfeather"
• Revisedthesection,"Vibration"
• Revisedthesectiontitle,"PropellerOverspeed/Avoidance"
• INSPECTIONANDCHECK
• Revisedthesection,"Pre-FlightChecks"
• Revisedthesection,"OperationalChecks"
• Revisedthesection,"RequiredPeriodicInspection/
Maintenance"
• Revisedthesection,"InspectionProcedures"
• Revisedthesection,"SpecialInspections"
• Revisedthesection,"LongTermStorage"

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REVISION17HIGHLIGHTS,CONTINUED
• MAINTENANCEPRACTICES
• Revisedthesection,"Cleaning"
• Revisedthesection,"Lubrication"
• Revisedthesection,"BetaFeedbackBlockAssemblies"
• Revisedthesection,"AluminumBlades"
• Revisedthesection,"BladePaintTouch-Up"
• Addedthesection,"HydraulicLowPitchStopSetting"
• Addedthesection,"FeatheringPitchStopSettings"
• Addedthesection,"ReversePitchStopSettings"
• Revisedthesection,"PropellerIceProtectionSystems"
• Revisedthesection,"TachometerCalibration"
• ANTI-ICEANDDE-ICESYSTEMS
• Addedthesection,"Anti-iceSystemDescription"
• Addedthesection,"De-iceSystemDescription"
• Addedthesection,"OperationalChecks"
• Addedthesection,"Troubleshooting"
• Addedthesection,"PeriodicInspections"
• RECORDS
• Revisedthesection,"RecordKeeping"

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REVISION 17 HIGHLIGHTS
1. Introduction
A. General
(1) This is a list of current revisions that have been issued
againstthismanual.PleasecompareittotheRECORD
OF REVISIONS page to make sure that all revisions have
been added to the manual.
B. Components
(1) Revision No. indicates the revisions incorporated in this
manual.
(2) IssueDateisthedateoftherevision.
(3) Comments indicates the level of the revision.
(a) New Issue is a new manual distribution. The manual
is distributed in its entirety. All the page revision
dates are the same and no change bars are used.
(b) Reissue is a revision to an existing manual that
includes major content and/or major format changes.
The manual is distributed in its entirety. All the page
revision dates are the same and no change bars are
used.
(c) Major Revision is a revision to an existing manual
that includes major content or minor content
changes over a large portion of the manual. The
manual is distributed in its entirety. All the page
revision dates are the same, but change bars are
used to indicate the changes incorporated in the
latest revision of the manual.
(d) Minor Revision is a revision to an existing manual that
includes minor content changes to the manual. Only
the revised pages of the manual are distributed. Each
page retains the date and the change bars associated
with the last revision to that page.

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Revision No. IssueDate Comments
Revision 5 Oct/99 Reissue
Revision 6 Mar/01 Minor Revision
Revision 7 Oct/02 Minor Revision
 Revision8 Dec/06 MinorRevision
Revision 9 Aug/09 Minor Revision
Revision 10 Jun/11 Minor Revision
Revision 11 Jul/12 Minor Revision
Revision 12 Mar/13 Minor Revision
Revision 13 Jun/15 Minor Revision
Revision 14 Oct/16 Minor Revision
Revision 15 Jul/17 Minor Revision
Revision 16 Oct/17 Minor Revision
Revision 17 Apr/20 Major Revision

RECORD OF REVISIONS
Rev. No. Issue Date Date Inserted Inserted By
This is a record of revisions inserted into this manual.
Revision 17 includes all prior revisions.
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RECORD OF REVISIONS
Rev. No. Issue Date Date Inserted Inserted By
This is a record of revisions inserted into this manual.
Revision 17 includes all prior revisions.
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SERVICE DOCUMENTS LIST
CAUTION 1: DO NOT USE OBSOLETE OR OUTDATED
INFORMATION. PERFORM ALL INSPECTIONS
OR WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MOST
RECENT REVISION OF A SERVICE DOCUMENT.
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN A SERVICE
DOCUMENT MAY BE SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGED
FROM EARLIER REVISIONS. FAILURE TO
COMPLY WITH INFORMATION CONTAINED
IN A SERVICE DOCUMENT OR THE USE OF
OBSOLETE INFORMATION MAY CREATE AN
UNSAFE CONDITION THAT MAY RESULT IN
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, AND/OR
SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE.
CAUTION 2: THE INFORMATION FOR THE DOCUMENTS
LISTED INDICATES THE REVISION LEVEL AND
DATE AT THE TIME THAT THE DOCUMENT WAS
INITIALLY INCORPORATED INTO THIS MANUAL.
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN A SERVICE
DOCUMENT MAY BE SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGED
FROM EARLIER REVISIONS. REFER TO THE
APPLICABLE SERVICE DOCUMENT INDEX FOR
THE MOST RECENT REVISION LEVEL OF THE
SERVICE DOCUMENT.
Service Document Number Incorporation Rev/Date
Service Alerts:
SA 57 Oct/02
Service Bulletins:
HC-SB-61-143B Oct/02
HC-SB-61-181A, Rev. 4 Rev. 11 Jul/12
HC-SB-61-275 Aug/09

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Service Document Number Incorporation Rev/Date
Service Letters:
HC-SL-61-217 Oct/99
HC-SL-61-248 Rev. 11, Jul/12
HC-SL-61-254 Aug/09
HC-SL-61-324 Rev. 11, Jul/12
HC-SL-61-185, Rev. 3 Oct/16

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AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS
The Airworthiness Limitations section is FAA approved and species
maintenance required under 14 CFR §§ 43.16 and 91.403 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations unless an alternative program has been
FAA approved.
Rev.
No. Description of Revision
9Adds airworthiness limitation information from Hartzell
Overhaul Manuals 118F (61-10-18) and 132A (61-10-32)
10
For blade life limit, revised the blade model designation
to include (N) version for HC-B3TN-3(B,H) and
HC-B4TN-5 (C,F) propellers
14 Added blade and hub life limits for propeller model
HC-B5MA-2A/M9128NSA(K)
17 For blade life limit, revised the blade model designation to
include (N) version for HC-B3TN-3(C,D) and HC-B3TN-3(B,C)
propellers
FAA APPROVED
by: ______________________________ date: ____________
Manager, Chicago ACO Branch
Compliance & Airworthiness Division, AIR-7CO
Federal Aviation Administration

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1. The Airworthiness Limitations in this chapter have been
relocated from Hartzell Overhaul Manuals 118F (61-10-18) and
132A (61-10-32) to this manual.
2. Replacement Time (Life Limits)
A. The FAA establishes specic life limits for certain component
parts, as well as the entire propeller. Such limits require
replacement of the identied parts after a specied number of
hours of use.
B. The following data summarize all current information about
Hartzell life limited parts as related to propeller models
affected by this manual. These parts are not life limited on
other installations; however, time accumulated toward life
limit accrues when rst operated on aircraft/engine/propeller
combinations listed and continues regardless of subsequent
installations (which may or may not be life limited).
(1) Blade models that incorporate ice protection components
do not affect the blade life limit. Example: The (B,K) letter
designation in blade model T10178(B,K) indicates
that ice protection components may be installed. If ice
protection components are installed, the blade life limit
still applies.
C. The following list species life limits for blades only that are on
FAA Type Certied Aircraft. Blades listed are life limited only on
the specied applications.
AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS
FAA APPROVED
by: ______________________________ date: ____________
Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certication Ofce,
ACE-115C
Federal Aviation Administration