INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
61-00-75
Propeller Owner’s Manual
175
Page 3-89
Rev. 1 Jun/11
F. Removing F Flange Propeller Models HC-83(X,V)F-3( )( )
Refer to Figure 3-11.
NOTE
: If the propeller is equipped with a de-ice system,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for removing
whichever components are necessary for propeller
removal.
(1) Remove the spinner dome if applicable
(a) Remove the screws and washers that secure the
spinner dome to the bulkhead.
(b) Remove the spinner dome.
(c) Remove layers of masking or duct tape from each
blade shank, if applicable.
CAUTION
:
THE BETA TUBE MUST BE REMOVED
BEFORE THE PROPELLER ASSEMBLY IS
REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT. REFER
TO THE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
(2) Remove the beta tube.
WARNING 1
: DURING ENGINE INSTALLATION OR
REMOVAL, USING THE PROPELLER TO
SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE ENGINE
IS NOT AUTHORIZED. UNAPPROVED
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
TECHNIQUES MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE PROPELLER THAT MAY LEAD TO
FAILURE AND RESULT IN AN AIRCRAFT
ACCIDENT.
WARNING 2
: DURING PROPELLER REMOVAL,
AIRFRAME MANUFACTURER’S
MANUALS AND PROCEDURES MUST
BE FOLLOWED BECAUSE THEY MAY
CONTAIN ISSUES VITAL TO AIRCRAFT
SAFETY THAT ARE NOT CONTAINED
IN THIS MANUAL OR IN THE HARTZELL
PROPELLER OVERHAUL MANUALS.
OBSOLETE PROPELLER MODELS. SEE COVER PAGE
WARNINGS AND SERVICE BULLETIN HC-SB-61-331