INSPECTION AND CHECK
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Rev. 17 Apr/20
Propeller Owner’s Manual
139
INSPECTION AND CHECK - CONTENTS
1. Pre-Flight Checks .......................................................................5-3
A. Important Information ............................................................5-3
B. Propeller Blades ...................................................................5-3
C. Spinner Assembly and Blade Retention Components ..........5-4
D. Hardware ..............................................................................5-4
E. Grease/Oil Leakage ..............................................................5-4
F. Initial Run-up .........................................................................5-4
G. Additional Information ...........................................................5-4
2. Post-Flight Checks .....................................................................5-5
A. HC-B3TN-3DL/LT10282( )-9.5R Propellers Installed
on Piaggio P-166 DL3 Aircraft ..............................................5-5
3. Operational Checks ....................................................................5-6
A. Initial Run-up .........................................................................5-6
B. Propeller Ground Idle RPM Check .......................................5-8
C. Post-Run Check ..................................................................5-12
D. Propeller Ice Protection System .........................................5-12
4. Required Periodic Inspections and Maintenance .....................5-13
A. Periodic Inspections ............................................................5-13
B. Periodic Maintenance .........................................................5-14
C. Compliance Inspections ......................................................5-14
D. Airworthiness Limitations ....................................................5-16
E. Overhaul Periods ................................................................5-17
5. Inspection Procedures .............................................................5-18
A. Blade Damage ....................................................................5-18
B. Grease/Oil Leakage ............................................................5-18
C. Vibration ..............................................................................5-21
D. Blade Track .........................................................................5-23
E. Loose Blades ......................................................................5-24
F. Corrosion ............................................................................5-25
G. Spinner Damage .................................................................5-25
H. Propeller Ice Protection Systems ........................................5-25
