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OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
9.0. SHIPPING AND STORAGE
9.1.
Use an original shipping boxes and fixing elements for any shipment of the propeller and blades.
If it is not possible, properly fix the hub and blades to avoid damage during the shipment. Use
an original hub flange protecting plug or protect the hub flange properly with soft material during
the shipment or storage after removal of the propeller from engine.
9.2.
The propeller and blades to be stored in a controlled environment under temperature of -20° to
+35°C (-5° to +95°F) and relative humidity of 10% to 75%. Avoid extreme temperature and/or
humidity differences or cycles.
CAUTION: THE PROPELLER IS PACKED IN A SPECIAL FOIL IMPREGNATED WITH
CORROSION INHIBITORS. DO NOT REMOVE THE FOIL WITH NO INTENTION
TO INSTALL THE PROPELLER ON ENGINE.
9.3.
It is expected that the propeller will be put in service within 24 months since new or overhaul.
CAUTION: IF THE PROPELLER IS NOT PUT IN SERVICE WITHIN 24 MONTHS FROM NEW
OR OVERHAUL, THEN THE CALENDAR TBO LIMIT MAY BE DECREASED.
REFER TO AVIA SERVICE BULLETIN NO.1 FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ON
TBO LIMITS.
CAUTION: INSTALLING THE PROPELLER ON ENGINE LATER THAN 24 MONTHS FROM
NEW OR OVERHAUL, OR RETURNING THE PROPELLER TO SERVICE AFTER
MORE THAN 24 MONTHS OF STORAGE, WITHOUT THE INSPECTION AT AVIA
PROPELLER OR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, MAY LEAD TO OIL
LEAKAGE AND/OR INCORRECT FUNCTION. REFER TO AVIA SERVICE
BULLETIN NO.1 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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