MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
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Rev. 24 Dec/20
Propeller Owner's Manual
115N
B. Inspection Procedures Before Balancing
(1) Visually inspect the propeller assembly before dynamic
balancing.
NOTE
: The first run-up of a new or overhauled
propeller assembly may leave a small amount
of grease on the blades and inner surface of
the spinner dome.
WARNING:
ADHESIVES AND SOLVENTS
ARE FLAMMABLE AND TOXIC
TO THE SKIN, EYES, AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN AND
EYE PROTECTION ARE REQUIRED.
AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT
AND BREATHING OF VAPORS. USE
SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVES
TO MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT AND
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR
EYE PROTECTION. USE IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM
SPARKS AND FLAME. READ AND
OBSERVE ALL WARNING LABELS.
(a) Use Stoddard solvent (or equivalent) to completely
remove any grease on the blades or inner surface of
the spinner dome.
(b) Visually examine each propeller blade assembly for
evidence of grease leakage.
(c) Visually examine the inner surface of the spinner
dome for evidence of grease leakage.
(2) If there is no evidence of grease leakage, lubricate the
propeller in accordance with the Maintenance Practices
chapter in this manual.
(3) If grease leakage is evident, determine the location of
the leak and correct before re-lubricating the propeller
and dynamic balancing.
(4) Before dynamic balance, record the number and location
of all balance weights.