B3D36C442, 3AF37C516, 5JFR36C1008, ALL PROPELLERS, 2A36C1, 2D34C8, 2D34C9, 2AF31C10, B2D34C11, 2D36C14, B2D34C16, 2A36C18, 2A31C21, 2A34C22,

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2AF36C39, D2AF34C41, D2AF34C42, 2A36C43, D2A36C45, D2AF34C46, D2AF36C48, D2A34C49, 2A34C50, D2AF34C52, 2D34C53, B2D34C53, D2AF34C54, 2AF34C55, F2A34C58, D2A34C58, D2AF34C59, D2AF34C60, D2AF34C61, D2AF34C65, 2A34C66, D2A34C67, 2AF36C68, B2D34CT69,
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2A34C203, C2A34C204, B2A34C205, B2D34C206, B2D34C207, B2D34C208, 2A34C209, 2A34C210, B2D34C211, B2D34C212, B2D34C213, B2D34C214, 2D34C215, 2A34C216, B2D34C217, B2D34C218, B2D34C219, B2D34C220, 2A34C221, 2A37C223, B2D37C224, B2A34C225, 2A34C227,
B2A37C228, B2D37C229, B2D34C235, C2D37C236, 2A34C239, 2A34C240, D2AF34C301, D2AF34C302, D2AF34C303, D2AF34C304, D2AF34C305, D2AF34C306, D2AF34C307, D2AF34C308, D2AF34C310, D3A34C401, D3A34C402, D3A34C403, D3A34C404, B3D34C405, 3A32C406, B3D32C407,
D3A32C408, D3A32C409, D3A36C410, D3A32C411, B3D32C412, B3D34C413, B3D32C414, C3D36C415, B3D36C416, B3D32C417, 3A32C418, B3D32C419, 3A34C420, 3A34C422, 3A34C423, B3D36C424, B3D36C427, B3D36C428, B3D36C429, D3A32C430, B3D36C431, B3D36C432, B3D36C433,
3A36C434, D3A36C435, D3A36C436, 3FF32C501, 3AF34C502, 3AF34C503, 3AF32C504, 3AF32C505, 3AF32C506, 3AF32C507, 3AF32C508, 3AF32C509, 3AF37C510, 3AF32C511, 3AF32C512, 3AF36C514, 3AF32C515, 3AF36C516, 3AF32C521, 3AF32C522, 3AF32C523, 3AF32C524, 3AF32C525,
B3DF36C526, B3DF36C527, 3AF32C528, 3FF34C529, 3GFR34C601, 3GFR34C602, 4HFR34C652, 4HFR34C653, 4HFR34C661, 4HFR34C662, 4HFR34C663, 4HFR34C664, 3GFR34C701, 3GFR34C702, 3GFR34C703, 3GFR34C704, 4HFR34C754, 4HFR34C755, 4JFR34C758, 4HFR34C760,
4HFR34C761, 4HFR34C762, 4HFR34C763, 4HFR34C764, 4HFR34C766, 4HFR34C768, 4HFR34C769, 4HFR34C771, 4HFR34C773, 4HFR34C774, 4HFR34C775, 5JFR36C1003, B5JFR36C1101, C5JFR36C1102, B5JFR36C1103, C5JFR36C1104, 5HFR34C1105, 4HFR34C665

SERVICE LETTER 1989-4D

July 20, 2001

TO: FAA-Approved Propeller Repair Stations

SUBJECT: Dynamic Balance and Vibration Troubleshooting of McCauley Constant Speed

and Turbine Propellers

MODEL AFFECTED: All Constant Speed Propellers used on Piston Powered Applications
All Propellers use on Turbine Engine Applications

SERVICE MANUAL AFFECTED: MPC-11, MPC-12, MPC-13, MPC-14, CMM500-1 and

CMM1100-[X]

This service information is to be added to the appropriate McCauley Service Manual until the next
manual revision is issued.

Service Letter 1989-4D replaces Service Letter 1989-4C dated June 5, 1998. Information on
dynamic balancing and vibration troubleshooting is added. Lines in margins indicate changes.

DYNAMIC BALANCING

McCauley endorses dynamic balance on propellers installed on piston and turbine powered
aircraft.

SECTION 1: Piston Powered Applications

Following are approved procedures and guidelines for dynamic balancing of McCauley propellers
used on piston powered aircraft. All of the procedures and guidelines listed below should be used
in conjunction with the dynamic balance equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1) Perform dynamic balance test according to the dynamic balance equipment manufacturer's
instructions.

2) If the initial reading is over 0.8 ips, McCauley recommends the following should be
checked/corrected:

A. Shimming of the spinner shell.

APPROVAL: FAA approval has been obtained on technical data in this publication that
affects product type design.

TO OBTAIN SATISFACTORY RESULTS, PROCEDURES SPECIFIED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCEPTED
METHODS AND PREVAILING GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. MCCAULEY PROPELLER SYSTEMS CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE QUALITY OF WORK PERFORMED IN
ACCOMPLISHING THIS SERVICE INFORMATION.

©2001 MCCAULEY PROPELLER SYSTEMS

McCauley Propeller Systems

3535 McCauley Drive
Vandalia, Ohio 45377 USA
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B. Propeller installation (properly torqued and installed flat against the mounting
flange).

NOTE: If the shimming of the spinner shell and propeller installation are found to be acceptable
but the initial reading is still over 0.8 ips, we recommend the propeller be taken to an FAA-
approved Certified Propeller Repair Station or international equivalent for inspection.

3) If the initial reading is under 0.8 ips continue the balance in accordance with the dynamic
balance equipment manufacturer's instructions.

4) Repeat the dynamic balance until the correct balance level ( approximately 0.07 ips or
lower) is achieved.

NOTE: Most dynamic balance equipment manufacturers specify 0.15 - 0.2 ips as being an
acceptable level. McCauley Propeller Systems agrees that 0.15 - 0.2 ips is an acceptable
level, but our experience has shown that 0.07 ips or lower is noticeably smoother.

NOTE: At no time are static balance weights to be moved to adjust the dynamic balance.

5) The dynamic balance weights should be permanently mounted in accordance with the
dynamic balance equipment manufacturer's instructions.

SECTION 2: Turbine Powered Applications

Following are instructions detailing approved procedures used during dynamic balance of
McCauley turbine propellers. It is highly recommended that this procedure be performed following
static balancing. All of the procedures and guidelines listed below should be used in conjunction
with the dynamic balance equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1) Perform dynamic balance according to balance equipment manufacturer's instructions.

2) If the initial reading is over 0.8 ips, McCauley recommends the following should be
checked/corrected:

A. Shimming of the spinner shell.

B. Propeller installation (properly torqued and installed flat against the mounting
flange).

NOTE: If the shimming of the spinner shell and propeller installation are found to be acceptable
but the initial reading is still over 0.8, we recommend the propeller be taken to an FAA-
approved Certified Propeller Repair Station or international equivalent for inspection.
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3) If the initial reading is under 0.8 ips continue the balance in accordance with the balance
equipment manufacturer's instructions.

4) If test indicates the addition of weights, temporarily place indicated mass of balance
washers (AN 970-3; washer weight = 0.144 ounces each (4.1 grams)) and screw (AN 502-
10-X) in place of spinner mounting screw at location indicated by testing equipment.

NOTE: At no time are static balance weights to be moved to adjust dynamic balance.

5) Repeat the dynamic balance until the correct balance level (approximately 0.07 ips or
lower) is achieved.

NOTE: Most dynamic balance equipment manufacturers specify 0.15 - 0.2 ips as being an
acceptable level. McCauley Propeller Systems agrees that 0.15 - 0.2 is an acceptable
level, but our experience has shown that 0.07 ips or lower is noticeably smoother.

6) When dynamic balance is satisfactory, remove balance washers and screw from spinner
screw hole, and permanently mount to spinner bulkhead assembly at a point adjacent to the
test location as shown on Figure 1. Always place at least one balance weight under screw
head/washer for stress relief (see Figure1). Return original spinner screw to hole.

NOTE: Some bulkheads are not predrilled. Any weight-mounting holes must be drilled at
the size and location specified on Figure 1. The holes should also be deburred after
drilling.

WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when drilling bulkheads near blades to avoid
shank damage. Blade shank damage could potentially require propeller disas-
sembly and blade replacement depending on the severity of the damage.

VIBRATION TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting vibration problems can be very challenging and time consuming. Most digital
dynamic equipment can also be used to track down vibration problems. The digital dynamic
balancing equipment can display the amplitude and frequency of the vibration, which will help
determine the vibration source. While vibration problems are occasionally caused by the
propeller, they are usually caused by other things. Below is a list of other possible sources of
vibration:

1. Engine
2. Worn, old, cracked or loose engine mounts
3. Cracked or loose engine mount structure
4. Cracked or broken spinner bulkheads
5. Loose or improperly mounted engine cowlings
6. Loose cowl flaps
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7. Loose landing gear doors

8. Out of balance elevators
9. Loose control yokes
10. Exhaust stack touching engine cowling
11. Component in engine compartment that is touching engine cowling

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

For dynamic balancing and vibration troubleshooting, McCauley Propeller Systems recom-
mends the ACES model 2020 ProBalancer Analyzer, which is available from:

ACES Systems
TEC, Aviation Division
10737 Lexington Drive
Knoxville, TN 379323294
Tel: 865-671-2003
Fax: 865-675-1241
www.Acessystems.com
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AN-970-3 FLAT WASHER

MAX. STACK = 11 WASHERS
(0.144 oz. PER WASHER)

AN502-10-X SCREW
AN960-10L WASHER
MS21083-N3 NUT

ALL REQUIRED HOLES 0.125 MAX

PROJECTION
TO BE 0.196 DIAMETER

WEIGHTS ARE TO BE MOUNTED AS

NEAR RADIUS IN BULKHEAD AS
POSSIBLE. HOWEVER, THERE MUST
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BE NO GAPS BETWEEN WEIGHTS

AND BULKHEAD WHEN COMPLETED.

Fig. 1: Mounting Balance Weights