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recapen(at)earthlink.net
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 Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 1:46 pm Post subject: Prop strike - by a hangar door |
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Here’s my scenario:
We had a tornado at my local airport – looks like the sliding hangar door was pushed in to the prop (MT 3 blade Hydraulic CS) of my plane. It was in the hangar at the time – not running – just sitting there innocently in its chocks. The first look –see didn’t reveal any obvious damage – closer inspection made a difference. I can see damage to the spinner and the lower two blades wobble not so nicely as compared to the rock solid top one.
At a minimum, I’m thinking the prop gets rebuilt.
I’m concerned about impact damage to the front of the engine. What could have been damaged? Would it be worth my while to have someone put a dial indicator to the prop flange? What would be your suggestion to determine if it needs to be torn apart and measured? I haven’t tried rotating it through yet – in case I could make things worse.
Full inspection tomorrow – this was just what came from the first look through.
Your thoughts please,
Ralph Capen
410-430-1344
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n801bh(at)netzero.com
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| Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:27 pm Post subject: Prop strike - by a hangar door |
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Pull the prop... Dial Indicate the crank flange.... If it is ok, which I bet 100 bucks it will be, send the prop out for an IRAN... With the motor not running you would literally have to break off the blades to bend the flange of the crank..... Ps.. call your insurance guy first to see what their protocol is though... IMHO.
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Ben Haas
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www.haaspowerair.com
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