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FP03-60E  Propeller 

Operator's manual

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WARNING! 

Pipistrel FP03-60E propeller does not comply with ICAO rules and regulations 

and is therefore used at one’s own responsibility.

Manufacturing method

The FP03-60E propeller’s outer skin and inside parts are made of composite materials,

 namely 

fibre reinforced plastic

.

 The blade’s base is made of aluminium and stainless steel tube, which lies 

within to ensure the blade’s safe attachment to the propeller base (hub). 

Technical data and operational limitations

Propeller Designation

FP03-60E

Number of blades

3

Propeller diameter

1640 mm

Spinner diameter

350 mm

Max. safe propeller RPM

2575 RPM

Max. safe engine power (permanent load)

60kW/80HP 

Propeller weight (and spinner)

~4.5 kg

Rotation direction (seen from behind)

Clockwise

Fastening bolts torque (6x M8)

24 Nm

General

Summary of Contents for FP03-60E

Page 1: ...inside the cockpit at all times when required by law If the aircraft ownership changes this manual must be handed over to the new owner This is an original document issued by Pipistrel Should third pa...

Page 2: ...e manual into the spaces provided below All revised pages should be clearly designated in the upper right corner of the page also any changes in page content should be clearly visible e g marked with...

Page 3: ...dex of revised pages 2 Original List of valid pages 3 Original Table of contents 5 Original General 7 10 Original Handling and maintenance 11 15 Original Caution This manual is valid only if it contai...

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Page 7: ...el si FP03 60E Propeller Operator s manual Introduction Notes and remarks Propeller markings Shipping list Propeller description Manufacturing method Technical data and operational limitations General...

Page 8: ...OF PROPELLER Notes and remarks Safety definitions used in the manual WARNING Disregarding the following instructions leads to severe deterioration of flight safety and hazardous situations including...

Page 9: ...peller blades 3 Blade protection cloth bag type Spinner spinner backplate and screws Installation material p n 1153194 includes Propeller plate adapter Mounting bolts 6x M8 and washers Propeller descr...

Page 10: ...inforced plastic The blade s base is made of aluminium and stainless steel tube which lies within to ensure the blade s safe attachment to the propeller base hub Technical data and operational limitat...

Page 11: ...ller Operator s manual Introduction Upon delivery Propeller installation Propeller removal Scheduled maintenance Daily check up Overhauls Overspeed Repairs Paint jobs Ground handling Handlingandmainte...

Page 12: ...eller to the motor using the six M8 hex head bolt Cross tighten them first to 10 Nm and then torque them to 24 Nm Install the spinner Make sure that the notch on the spinner matches the one on the bac...

Page 13: ...clean no cracks no paint and or edge separa tions Hub No cracks or deformation Inspect paint marker on bolt heads for signs of loosening The following pictures show an example of possible blade damag...

Page 14: ...layer of the blades may be repaired by the owner him herself using dabbing lacquer Should the blades be damaged during transportation and or hangaring the individual blades can be replaced however th...

Page 15: ...on the blades Clean your propeller regularly preferably before and after each flight to maintain best propulsion performance Avoiding damage On ground keep your propeller intact by putting the protect...

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