Propeller Owner’s Manual
115N
INSPECTION AND CHECK
61-00-15
Page 5-38
Rev. 24 Dec/20
(2) Temporary Operation Inspection
(a) Remove the spinner dome and perform a
visual inspection of the propeller, blades, spinner,
and ice protection system for evidence of damage
that would require repair before fl
ight (such as broken
wires or arcing damage to the propeller hub).
CAUTION: IF THE PROPELLER EXPERIENCES
A LIGHTNING STRIKE, REFER
TO THE “ALUMINUM BLADES”
SECTION IN THE MAINTENANCE
PRACTICES CHAPTER OF THIS
MANUAL TO EVALUATE THE
DAMAGE BEFORE FURTHER
FLIGHT.
1 If the only evident damage is minor arcing
burns to the blades, temporary operation for up
to 10
flight
hours is permitted before propeller
disassembly and inspection.
2 If there is evidence of additional damage,
beyond minor arcing burns to the blades,
temporary operation is not permitted. The
propeller must be removed from the aircraft,
disassembled, evaluated, and/or repaired
by a certified propeller repair station with the
appropriate rating before further flight.
(b) Perform an operational check of the propeller ice
protection system (if installed) in accordance with
the Anti-ice and De-ice Systems chapter of this
manual.
(c) Make a record of the lightning strike in the propeller
logbook, indicating any corrective action(s) taken.
(3) For flight beyond the 10-hour temporary operation limit:
(e) The propeller must be removed from the aircraft,
disassembled, evaluated, and/or repaired by
a certified
propeller repair station with the appropriate rating.
