Shocking

[Starz]

No, not something I did. Just thought I’d share a different use for tape.

 

[TonyPHX]

Oh my.

 

[Starz]

From what I can tell, there is a crack in the trailing edge. I wasn’t aware that props were that expensive to buy. This one will hang on the wall for all to see that there are things that tape should not be considered.

 

[Yorkshire_Pud]

Jeepers I wonder what that did for the balance ? They could at least have added matching tape to the other blade lol.
I actually cut cracked props with sissors -so that I can't be tempted, I keep the old props to track my carnage lol.

 

[patc45 France]

Bonjour
C'est un grand souci d'économie d'une hélice, pour le reste de l'aventure je suis beaucoup moins persuadé!!!!!!!??????

 

[Starz]

Bonjour
C'est un grand souci d'économie d'une hélice, pour le reste de l'aventure je suis beaucoup moins persuadé!!!!!!!??????

The rest of the adventure could well be a disaster.

 

[Cafguy]

 

[YVRGUY]

Starz, so this is NOT your new letter opener…should be.

 

[tstr14]

Starz, so this is NOT your new letter opener…should be.

Perhaps he's trying to 'push the envelope'?



(Sorry!)

 

[Droning on and on...]

Shock aside, I want to know if it's been flown like this, and what eventually happened, if anything.

 

[DISC]

This did take me back nearly 40 years to the time our test pilot walked to the front of the plane with a file and started attacking the prop! He explained it was to remove minute cracks in the leading edge which could weaken the blade!!
Worse he laughed when I asked about parachutes and explained we wouldn’t be able to get out of the small door anyway in an emergency!!!
That definitely was a job where bigger was better….

 

[Starz]

Perhaps he's trying to 'push the envelope'?



(Sorry!)

He did.

 

[Starz]

Shock aside, I want to know if it's been flown like this, and what eventually happened, if anything.

Results. Now a parts donor. (camera junk)

 

[hiflyer201]

This did take me back nearly 40 years to the time our test pilot walked to the front of the plane with a file and started attacking the prop! He explained it was to remove minute cracks in the leading edge which could weaken the blade!!
Worse he laughed when I asked about parachutes and explained we wouldn’t be able to get out of the small door anyway in an emergency!!!
That definitely was a job where bigger was better….

Dressing the leading edge of a prop is a required procedure. Leading edge dings are going to occur but they can be lessened with careful practices.

 

[TonyPHX]

That will buff out.

 

[Yorkshire_Pud]

Dressing the leading edge of a prop is a required procedure. Leading edge dings are going to occur but they can be lessened with careful practices.

Mr Miyagi asks, "If they file/d one blade did/do they file the other blade .... to maintain balance ?".

 

[hiflyer201]

Mr Miyagi asks, "If they file/d one blade did/do they file the other blade .... to maintain balance ?"

Part of every preflight. Check props for dings. There is a limit but some pretty severe dings can be dressed. The prop shop can repair and balance bigger damage.
Along with engine and airframe log books you also have a logbook for the prop.
All are addressed during the annual inspection.
Losing part of a blade is rare but certainly happens.

 

[TonyPHX]

Part of every preflight. Check props for dings. There is a limit but some pretty severe dings can be dressed. The prop shop can repair and balance bigger damage.
Along with engine and airframe log books you also have a logbook for the prop.
All are addressed during the annual inspection.
Losing part of a blade is rare but certainly happens.

I just replace. Easy.