MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
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Rev. 2 Feb/17
Propeller Owner's Manual
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MAINTENANCE PRACTICES - CONTENTS
1. Cleaning ................................................................................... 6-3
A. General Cleaning ............................................................... 6-3
B. Spinner Cleaning and Polishing ........................................ 6-4
2. Lubrication ............................................................................... 6-7
A. Lubrication Intervals .......................................................... 6-7
B. Lubrication Procedure ....................................................... 6-9
C. Approved Lubricants ........................................................ 6-12
3. Blade Repairs ........................................................................ 6-13
A. Repair of Nicks or Gouges .............................................. 6-15
B. Repair of Bent Blades ...................................................... 6-17
4. Painting After Repair .............................................................. 6-19
A. General ............................................................................ 6-19
B. Painting of Aluminum Blades ........................................... 6-20
5. Dynamic Balance ................................................................... 6-23
A. Overview .......................................................................... 6-23
B. Inspection Procedures Before Balancing ........................ 6-24
C. Modifying Spinner Bulkhead to Accommodate
Dynamic Balance Weights ............................................... 6-25
D. Placement of Balance Weights for Dynamic Balance ..... 6-26
6. Propeller Low Pitch Setting .................................................... 6-27
A. Low Pitch ......................................................................... 6-27
7. Propeller Pitch Settings .......................................................... 6-29
A. High Pitch Stop ............................................................... 6-29
B. Low Pitch Stop ................................................................ 6-29
C. Reverse Pitch Stop ......................................................... 6-29
8. Propeller Ice Protection Systems ........................................... 6-29
A. Electric De-ice System .................................................... 6-29
B. Anti-ice System ................................................................ 6-29
9. Tachometer Calibration .......................................................... 6-30