Propeller Owner's Manual
175
MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
61-00-75
Page 6-10
Rev. 1
Jun/11
3. Blade Repairs
WARNING:
ALL NICKS, GOUGES, OR SCRATCHES OF
ANY SIZE CAN CREATE A STRESS RISER
THAT COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO BLADE
CRACKING. ALL DAMAGE SHOULD BE
VISUALLY EXAMINED CAREFULLY BEFORE
FLIGHT FOR THE PRESENCE OF CRACKS
OR OTHER ABNORMALITIES.
CAUTION:
BLADES THAT HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY
REPAIRED OR OVERHAULED MAY HAVE
BEEN DIMENSIONALLY REDUCED. BEFORE
REPAIRING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OR
MAKING REPAIRS ON BLADES THAT ARE
APPROACHING SERVICEABLE LIMITS,
CONTACT AN APPROPRIATELY LICENSED
PROPELLER SERVICE FACILITY OR
THE HARTZELL PRODUCT SUPPORT
DEPARTMENT FOR BLADE DIMENSIONAL
LIMITS.
Nicks, gouges, and scratches on blade surfaces or on the leading
or trailing edges of the blade
, greater than 1/32 inch wide or deep,
must be removed before flight. Field repair of small nicks and
scratches may be performed by qualified personnel in accordance
with FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-1
B
, as well as the procedures
specified below.
Normal blade lead edge erosion (sand-blasted
appearance) is acceptable, and does not require removal before
further flight.
.
A. Repair of Nicks or Gouges
Local repairs may be made using files, electrical or air
powered equipment. Emery cloth, scotch brite, and crocus
cloth are to be used for final finishing. Refer to Figure 6-3.
CAUTION 1:
REWORK THAT INVOLVES COLD
WORKING THE METAL, RESULTING
IN CONCEALMENT OF A DAMAGED
AREA, IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. A STRESS
CONCENTRATION MAY EXIST, WHICH
CAN RESULT IN A BLADE FAILURE
OBSOLETE PROPELLER MODELS. SEE COVER PAGE
WARNINGS AND SERVICE BULLETIN HC-SB-61-331