inspection and check
61-00-40
propeller owner’s Manual
140
Page 5-21
Rev. 2 Jun/12
(2) Procedure
(a) In the event of a foreign object strike, an inspection
is required before further flight. If the inspection
reveals one or more of the following indications,
the propeller must be removed from the aircraft,
disassembled and repaired or overhauled in
accordance with the applicable propeller and blade
maintenance manuals.
1 A blade rotated in the clamp.
2 Any noticeable or
suspected
damage to the
pitch change mechanism.
3 A bent blade (out of track or angle).
4 Any diameter reduction.
5 Blade damage.
6 A bent, cracked, or failed engine shaft.
7 Vibration during operation.
(b) Nicks, gouges, and scratches on blade surfaces
or the leading and trailing edges must be removed
before flight. Refer to the Blade Repairs section in
the Maintenance Practices chapter of this manual.
(c) Engine mounted components - such as governors,
pumps, etc., may be damaged by a foreign object
strike, especially if the strike resulted in a sudden
stoppage of the engine. These components
should be inspected, repaired, or overhauled
as recommended by the applicable component
maintenance manual.
(d) Make a log book entry to document the foreign
object strike/ground strike incident and any
corrective action(s) taken.
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