CR-MM-1-0-00
PS-28 Cruiser
PS-28N Cruiser
CHAPTER 10 – POWERPLANT
Date of issue: 2012-05-28
Revision No.: 3
10 - 17
Tools needed:
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wrench size No.13, No. 16 (5/8”)
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Allen wrench size No. 6
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screwdriver
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cutting pliers, pliers
WARNING:
ENGINE IGNITION MUST BE SWITCHED OFF!
(a) Disconnect the battery and remove upper line of spark plugs from the engine.
(b) Check the contacting areas of the spacer propeller shaft flange (3, Fig. 10-10) and the
propeller. Clear of all impurities.
(c) Remove protective covers from the propeller blades and carry out visual check of the
propeller integrity and condition.
(d) Check out possibly adjust the blades pitch of propeller according to the propeller manual.
NOTE:
Propeller pitch is factory set to 17.5° ± 0.5°.
(e) Attach the propeller (1) and the propeller flange (9) to the spacer (3) on the engine flange
(6) by means of the bolts (7) with washers (10).
(f) Secure the airplane against its movement (see 14.5).
(g) Tighten the bolts (7) using a star pattern (Fig.10-11) with torque 22 Nm (16.2 ft.lb.) and
measure the difference in distance of individual blade tips from marking (see Fig. 10-12).
Fig. 10-11
: Bolt tightening sequence
(h) The difference can be max. 1.5 mm (
0.06 in
). Possible bigger differences can be corrected
by repetition the procedure from point (g).