Service Bulletin

QS-FO 89B
SB001 AT

Operating times and maintenance intervals

1 General
All Hoffmann Propellers and all aircrafts and other vehicles operating with
Effectivity: these propellers. Except Propellers for hovercrafts, which can be found in
Service Bulletin SB E23( )
To comply with the requirements of continued airworthiness Overhaul Periods
Reason:
(TBO) and Service Life Limits must be established for propellers.
The established Time Between Overhaul is a result of a TBO - development-
Description: program. They are expressed in hours in service and / or calendar time.
Always latest edition of this bulletin is mandatory.

2 Revision History
Revision Description/Reason for Revision Date

AN Initial issue in QS-FO 89 form, general update 2021-02-18

Overhaul for propeller blades limited to Hoffmann Propeller,

AP 2021-07-09
reference to table 1 and table 2 added

AR Removed the Dowty propeller types with Hoffmann blades 2022-03-28

AS Disassembly Inspection changed to Non-Operation Inspection (NOI) 2022-06-01

AT Non-Operation Inspection (NOI) procedure description added 2022-07-29

3 Description
Man Power: Not affected.

Material – Cost and Availability: Not affected.

Tooling: Not affected.

Weight and Balance: Not affected.

Electrical Load Data: Not affected.

Software Accomplishment Summary: Not affected.

All Hoffmann Manuals.

Warning: Life Limits are also published in the Airworthiness

References: Limitations section of Hoffmann manuals. If different Life Limits
data to this Service Bulleting will be find the shorter life time is
valid. In such case contact Hoffmann Propeller for clarification
and correction.
Other Publications: None

Family Tree Chart of Modification Relationship: Not applicable

Nr. Ausgabe/ no. edition Referenziert in/ referenced in Seite / Page

QS-FO 89B BH Part 3 (DOH) 1 of 6

 Service Bulletin
QS-FO 89B
SB001 AT

For Propellers that have been rebuilt with parts from other
propellers the TSN of the hub and each blade should be listed
in the Propeller Logbook (see also 2.6.1).
The Serial Number of the hub remains the Propeller Number
Serial Number.
Interchangeability or Intermixability of Parts:
In this case the TSO of the Propeller is equal to the highest
TSO of the used parts.
Example: Blades with TSO of 926 hours are installed in a Hub
with TSO of 564 hours. In this case the new Propeller TSO will
be 926 h.

4 Accomplishment Instructions
4.1 Definitions
TSN The TSN (Time Since New) describes the time since manufacturing.
TBO The TBO (Time Between Overhaul) describes the time after which an overhaul must be
performed.
TSO The TSO (Time Since Overhaul) describes the time since the last overhaul was performed.
TTO The TTO (Time to Overhaul) describes the remaining time until an overhaul must be
performed.

TTO = TBO - TSO

4.2 Approved Time Limits (TBO)

1 2 3 4 5 6
TBO TBO
Service Calendar
Propeller Type Blade Engine EASA / FAA TCDS
Time Time
[hours] [month]
All HO-E ( ) and HO-V ( ) Propeller and Hoffmann Blades not listed be-
-- 200 72
low.
Dorn 72 LBA 32.110/005

LBA 32.110/001
HO Serie On condition
7P2, P26NE, P3EU
For these propellers no
calendar time limitation
LBA 32.110/011
HO4 Serie is to observe. Repair or
P6NE
N/A Various overhaul is only neces-
sary after damage or in
LBA 32.110/002 case of cracks in the
HOCO F-LM2
blade tipping, the paint
or the bore.
LBA 32.110/003
HOCO-HMES
7P1

HO-E292( ) 292DV BMW 132A3 -- 1.000 72

HO-E315( ) 122EZ Lycoming (IO-540 - V4A5D) LBA 32.120/003 / -- 800 72
HO-E473 LD130KR-P Various -- 500 72

Nr. Ausgabe/ no. edition Referenziert in/ referenced in Seite / Page

QS-FO 89B BH Part 3 (DOH) 2 of 6

 Service Bulletin
QS-FO 89B
SB001 AT

1 2 3 4 5 6
TBO TBO
Service Calendar
Propeller Type Blade Engine EASA / FAA TCDS
Time Time
[hours] [month]
HO-V12 Modell ist veraltet und wird nicht mehr überholt
HO-V42/48-( )-( ) all blades Hirth F10( ) 300 72
Hirth F10( ) LBA 32.130/011 / -- 200 72
HO-V42/48-( )-( )-R all blades
Rectimo 4AR1200 200 72
170Y TCM/RR 0-200-( ) 200 72
all blades Limbach SL 1700-( ) 1.000 72
L160BT Limbach L 2000-( ) 1.000 72
L160T Limbach L 2000-( ) 1.000 72
L160BT Limbach L 2400-( ) LBA 32.130/013 / P 7 1.200 72
HO-V62( )
L160BT Grob 2500 ( ) EU 1.600 72
L160BT Mikron III A,B, E 800 72
L160BT Sauer SS 2100 ( ) 700 72
L160BT Sauer SS 2500 ( ) 600 72
( )170FA Rotax 912-A( ), 912-F( ) 1.500 72
all blades Lycoming. ( )O-320-( ) LBA 32.130/019 / P 9 1.000 72
HO-V72( )
( )170DW Rotax 912-A( ), 912-F( ) BO 1.500 72
HO-V92( ) 195 C Continental ( )O-470-( ) LBA 32.130/015 / -- 1.200 72
HO-V113( ) LD150 +2A Lyc. O-235 (Speed Canard) LBA 32.130/016 / -- 400 72
185V Franklin 6A350-C1 600 72
HO-V123( ) LBA 32.130/017 / P 5
all blades Avco-Lycom., Porsche, TCM 1.500 72
EU
HO-V123( )-D( )( ) 220GV Lycoming ( )O-360-( ) 3.000 72
HO-V123( )-RS V180DT Lycoming O-540-B4B5 -- 200 72
137CL Porsche 930-67 1.500 72
HO-V155( ) 137BC Porsche 930-03 -- 1.500 72
167EE Porsche 400 72
HO-V245( ) LD120CM Allison LBA 32.130/058 / -- 500 72
180FP LBA 32.130/090 / P 12 1.600 72
HO-V343( ) Lycoming. ( )O-360-( )
183GY BO 1.600 72
170FQ+10 Rotax 914( ) 2000 72
170FQ+10 Rotax 912-S( ) LBA 32.130/088 / TP 5 2000 72
HO-V352( )
170FQ Rotax 912-A( ),-F( ), S( ) BO 2000 72
170FQ-10 Sauer SM 2700 H1S 200 72
HO-V373( )-D( )-( ) ( )270FU( ) Lycoming ( )O-360-( ) LBA 32.130/096 / -- 3.000 72
Table 1

4.3 Start of TSN and TSO

4.3.1 TSN
The TSN calendar time starts with the manufacturing date. The TSN service time starts after the first
installation.
4.3.2 TSO
The TSO calendar time starts with the last overhaul date. The TSO service time describes all
operation hours since the last overhaul. Before the first overhaul the TSO is equal to the TSN.

Nr. Ausgabe/ no. edition Referenziert in/ referenced in Seite / Page

QS-FO 89B BH Part 3 (DOH) 3 of 6

 Service Bulletin
QS-FO 89B
SB001 AT

4.4 Need for Overhaul

An Overhaul is necessary if one or more events occur:
- TSO reaches service time limit according column 5 in Table 1.
- TSO reaches calendar time limitation according column 6 in Table 1.
- Ground strike with blade damage.
- Foreign object strike (FOD).
- Overspeed limit was exceeded.
- Lightning strike.
- after detecting extreme corrosion, leakage, cracks or other damages which can not be repaired.
- Before installation if TSO or TSN are unknown.
Maintenance work on Hoffmann propellers is only permitted by persons who have been
authorized by the responsible aviation authority in the responsible country. In addition, it must be
ensured that the scope of work of the maintenance organization is especially approved for
maintenance work on propellers.
It is recommended to have a propeller overhaul carried out directly by
Hoffmann Propeller GmbH & Co. KG.
It is mandatory to have propeller blades overhaul carried out directly by
Hoffmann Propeller GmbH & Co. KG.

4.5 Non-Operation Inspection (NOI)

A Non-Operation inspection is necessary if a Propeller was not in use for more than 24 months. After this
nonoperation period has been exceeded, certain components (aged seals etc.) must be replaced. A cor-
rosion inspection of certain propeller parts is also carried out as part of this inspection. If the propeller
was not in use (zero operating hours) the calendar time is reset to 0 months by the NOI. If the propeller
was in use (operating hours > zero) the calendar time is NOT reset to 0 months by the NOI.
NOI Procedure:
Replacement parts (pitch change blocks, screws, washers, etc.) can be reused if they are not damaged
- Clean propeller externally.
- Visual inspection for damage and/or corrosion.
- Disassemble the propeller to the extent that all sealing elements can be replaced (complete disas-
sembly of the propeller is not necessary).
- If nuts with threadlocker have to be loosened during disassembly, the nuts with threadlocker have to
be replaced as well.
- Remove the corrosion protection and lubricant in the hub thread and inside the propeller.
- Visual corrosion inspection inside of the propeller especially the threads in the hub socket.
- Replace the lubricant and corrosion protection according to the propeller maintenance manual.
- Observe the currently valid service documents and applicable EASA AD's.
After completion, the propeller can be returned to service or prepared for storage again.
The conduct of the NOI shall be documented in the Propeller logbook.

Nr. Ausgabe/ no. edition Referenziert in/ referenced in Seite / Page

QS-FO 89B BH Part 3 (DOH) 4 of 6

 Service Bulletin
QS-FO 89B
SB001 AT

4.6 Deviations
4.6.1 Calendar time extension
To achieve the yearly inspection of the aircraft or vehicle it is possible to exceed the calendar time
limit. The maximum possible extension is less than one year. The TBO service time limit is not
affected and remains the same.
4.6.2 Aerobatic
All maneuvers not listed below are aerobatic maneuvers:
- Maneuvers used for normal flying.
- Stall (except whip stalls); and
- Lazy eights, chandelles, and steep turns, in which the angle of bank is not
more than 60 - degrees.
Service times with aerobatic and without must be counted separately. The service time of aerobatic
must be multiplicated by 3 for the TSO calculation.
TSO Total = TSO non aerobatic + 3 x TSO aerobatic
If it is not possible to count the service time separate the complete must be multiplied by 3.
4.6.3 Airworthiness Directives AD’s
The limitations within this Service Bulletin can be restricted by airworthiness directives.
4.6.4 Special environmental conditions
Propellers that are used exceptionally or are operated in adverse environments (e.g. agricultural
aircraft, seaplanes, arctic or tropical environments) must be carefully observed. If corrosion or
damages occur they must be overhauled before the TBO is reached.
4.7 Storage
The consequences of environmental influences over a longer period require a propeller overhaul,
regardless of the operating flight hours. For this reason, a maximum calendar time limit between
overhauls is prescribed in Table 1 in column 6.
4.7.1 Storage advises
No propeller should be stored standing on the blade tips. The best is to store the propeller in the
original packing.

The following standard values for the atmospheric environment are applicable.
- storage temperature 15° - 25° Celsius
- humidity 45 % to 50 % (optimal) to 70 % (maximal)
- without direct solar radiation
- No exposure to UV-light
- ambient air free of pollutants (solvents, vapors etc.)
- Free from excessive dust, dirt, liquids etc.

Nr. Ausgabe/ no. edition Referenziert in/ referenced in Seite / Page

QS-FO 89B BH Part 3 (DOH) 5 of 6

 Service Bulletin
QS-FO 89B
SB001 AT

4.8 Required records

4.8.1 Operating times and all repairs, changes, overhauls and attachments to the vehicle / aircraft
as well as dismantling and storage times must be entered in the propeller logbook
(alternatively, entries can be made in the vehicle / aircraft logbook). When removing the
propeller, it is advisable to attach the propeller logbook to the propeller. Alternatively, other
written evidence can be provided for this.
4.8.2 The operating time specified in this Service Bulletin must be entered in the aircraft logbook.

5 Approval Statement
The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of the DOA ref. EASA. 21J.083.

Nr. Ausgabe/ no. edition Referenziert in/ referenced in Seite / Page

QS-FO 89B BH Part 3 (DOH) 6 of 6