Propeller Owner's Manual
175
MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
61-00-75
Page 6-14
Rev. 1
Jun/11
The paint manufacturers may be contacted as listed below:
Tempo Products Co.
Sherwin Williams Co.
A plasti-kote Company
2390 Arbor Boulevard
1000 Lake Road
Dayton, Ohio
Medina, OH 44256
Tel: 937.298.8691
Tel: 800.321.6300
Fax: 937.298.3820
Fax: 216.349.4241
Cage Code: 0W199
Cage Code: 07708
B
. Painting of Aluminum Blades
WARNING:
CLEANING AGENTS (ACETONE, #700
LACQUER THINNER, AND MEK), ARE
FLAMMABLE AND TOXIC TO THE SKIN,
EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN
AND EYE PROTECTION ARE REQUIRED.
AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT. USE IN A
WELL VENTILATED AREA.
CAUTION:
ANY REFINISHING PROCEDURE
CAN ALTER PROPELLER BALANCE.
PROPELLERS THAT ARE OUT OF
BALANCE MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE
VIBRATIONS WHILE IN OPERATION.
(1) Using acetone, #700 lacquer thinner, or MEK, wipe the
surface of the blade to remove any contaminants.
(2) Feather the existing coatings away from the eroded or
repaired area with 120 to 180 grit sandpaper.
NOTE:
Paint erosion is typically very similar on all
blades in a propeller assembly. If one blade
has more extensive damage, e.g. in the tip
area, all the blades should be sanded in the
tip area to replicate the repair of the most
severely damaged blade tip. This practice
is essential in maintaining balance after
refinishing.
(3) Use acetone, #700 lacquer thinner, or MEK to wipe the
surface of the blade. Permit solvent to evaporate.
OBSOLETE PROPELLER MODELS. SEE COVER PAGE
WARNINGS AND SERVICE BULLETIN HC-SB-61-331