Propeller Owner's Manual
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INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
61-00-36
Page 3-55
Rev. 2 Feb/17
WARNING:
MAKE SURE THAT ANY EQUIPMENT
USED TO INSTALL THE PROPELLER
IS RATED UP TO 800 LBS. (363 KG)
TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE
PROPELLER ASSEMBLY DURING
INSTALLATION. ONE PERSON MUST
NEVER ATTEMPT TO INSTALL AN
UNSUPPORTED PROPELLER BY
HIMSELF, REGARDLESS OF THE SIZE
OR WEIGHT OF THE PROPELLER.
MANUALLY LIFTING THE PROPELLER
ONTO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION 1: A PROPELLER MUST BE CORRECTLY
SUPPORTED DURING INSTALLATION ON
THE ENGINE. AVOID ANY ROCKING OR
SHIFTING OF THE PROPELLER WHEN
IT IS PARTIALLY ENGAGED WITH THE
ENGINE. ROCKING OF THE PROPELLER
DURING PROPELLER INSTALLATION
CAN DAMAGE THE PROPELLER HUB
MOUNTING FACE, CAUSING ACTUATION
OIL LEAKAGE OR DAMAGE THAT MAY
SCRAP THE HUB. HUB DAMAGE CAN
ALSO INTRODUCE METAL INTO THE
PROPELLER OIL ACTUATION SYSTEM,
WHICH COULD POSSIBLY DAMAGE
THE ENGINE.
CAUTION 2: WHEN INSTALLING THE PROPELLER
ON THE AIRCRAFT, DO NOT DAMAGE
THE ICE PROTECTION SYSTEM
COMPONENTS, IF APPLICABLE.
(5) With a suitable support, such as a crane hoist or similar
equipment, carefully move the propeller assembly to
the aircraft engine mounting flange in preparation for
installation.
(6) Install the propeller on the engine flange. Align the
engine flange bushings with the corresponding holes in
the propeller flange.
