
P92 Classic Jabiru
M a i n t e n a n c e M a n u a l
POWERPLANT and
PROPELLER
Page D-4
Section D
Date
:
Issue 3: 4
th
July 2011
2 - GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES
2.2 Ordinary servicing
For all servicing operations refer to the
Engine Manual listed in paragraph 1.4
and
furnished by the engine’s manufacturer and furnished along with the present manual.
3 - PROPELLER
The GT propeller is manufactured by “Fratelli Tonini” and is all-wood, with composite
reinforced leading edge and blade protective finished with special lacquer coating.
3.1 Propeller removal
To remove propeller use the following procedure:
A.
Remove screws holding spinner dome to spinner bulkhead.
B.
Remove safetying.
C.
Remove bolts that secure prop to hub.
After removal, do not lay propeller down on its tip but always lay flat and away from
sources of humidity, heat or, in any case, away from areas subject to excessive
temperature change.
3.2 Propeller installation
To install propeller, follow procedure below insuring propeller is correctly aligned with
hub before tightening bolts:
A.
Carefully clean hub area insuring no oil traces are present;
B.
Check bolts for cracks, rust, proper thread and cleanliness;
C.
Check spinner bulkhead for cracks or deformations;
D.
Check spinner for cracks and deformations;
E.
Install spinner bulkhead and prop;
F.
Insert washers and fasten locknuts (bolt torque =
18 Nm
);
G.
Safety all bolts;
H.
Install spinner.
After correct installation of propeller, let the engine run for a few minutes and, after
turning it off, carry out a further inspection (tightness, overall state, etc.).