Appendix A to Part 35 - Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
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Appendix A to Part 35 - Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
a35.1 general
(a) This appendix specifies requirements for the preparation of
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness as required by § 35.4.
(b) The Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for each
propeller must include the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
for all propeller parts. If Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness are not supplied by the propeller part manufacturer
for a propeller part, the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
for the propeller must include the information essential to the
continued airworthiness of the propeller.
(c) The applicant must submit to the FAA a program to show how
changes to the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness made by the
applicant or by the manufacturers of propeller parts will be
distributed.
a35.2 format
(a) The Instructions for Continued Airworthiness must be in the
form of a manual or manuals as appropriate for the quantity of data
to be provided.
(b) The format of the manual or manuals must provide for a
practical arrangement.
a35.3 content
The contents of the manual must be prepared in the English
language. The Instructions for Continued Airworthiness must contain
the following sections and information:
(a) Propeller Maintenance Section. (1) Introduction
information that includes an explanation of the propeller's
features and data to the extent necessary for maintenance or
preventive maintenance.
(2) A detailed description of the propeller and its systems and
installations.
(3) Basic control and operation information describing how the
propeller components and systems are controlled and how they
operate, including any special procedures that apply.
(4) Instructions for uncrating, acceptance checking, lifting,
and installing the propeller.
(5) Instructions for propeller operational checks.
(6) Scheduling information for each part of the propeller that
provides the recommended periods at which it should be cleaned,
adjusted, and tested, the applicable wear tolerances, and the
degree of work recommended at these periods. However, the applicant
may refer to an accessory, instrument, or equipment manufacturer as
the source of this information if it shows that the item has an
exceptionally high degree of complexity requiring specialized
maintenance techniques, test equipment, or expertise. The
recommended overhaul periods and necessary cross-references to the
Airworthiness Limitations section of the manual must also be
included. In addition, the applicant must include an inspection
program that includes the frequency and extent of the inspections
necessary to provide for the continued airworthiness of the
propeller.
(7) Troubleshooting information describing probable
malfunctions, how to recognize those malfunctions, and the remedial
action for those malfunctions.
(8) Information describing the order and method of removing and
replacing propeller parts with any necessary precautions to be
taken.
(9) A list of the special tools needed for maintenance other
than for overhauls.
(b) Propeller Overhaul Section. (1) Disassembly
information including the order and method of disassembly for
overhaul.
(2) Cleaning and inspection instructions that cover the
materials and apparatus to be used and methods and precautions to
be taken during overhaul. Methods of overhaul inspection must also
be included.
(3) Details of all fits and clearances relevant to overhaul.
(4) Details of repair methods for worn or otherwise substandard
parts and components along with information necessary to determine
when replacement is necessary.
(5) The order and method of assembly at overhaul.
(6) Instructions for testing after overhaul.
(7) Instructions for storage preparation including any storage
limits.
(8) A list of tools needed for overhaul.
a35.4 airworthiness limitations section
The Instructions for Continued Airworthiness must contain a
section titled Airworthiness Limitations that is segregated and
clearly distinguishable from the rest of the document. This section
must set forth each mandatory replacement time, inspection
interval, and related procedure required for type certification.
This section must contain a legible statement in a prominent
location that reads: “The Airworthiness Limitations section is FAA
approved and specifies maintenance required under §§ 43.16 and
91.403 of the Federal Aviation Regulations unless an alternative
program has been FAA approved.”
[Amdt. 35-5, 45 FR 60182, Sept. 11, 1980, as amended by Amdt. 35-6,
54 FR 34330, Aug. 18, 1989]