Propeller Owner’s Manual
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INSPECTION AND CHECK
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Page 5-5
Rev. 17 Sep/20
WARNING:
ABNORMAL GREASE/OIL LEAKAGE CAN BE
AN INDICATION OF A FAILING PROPELLER
BLADE OR BLADE RETENTION COMPONENT.
AN IN-FLIGHT BLADE SEPARATION CAN
RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC AIRCRAFT
ACCIDENT.
E. Grease/Oil Leakage
(1) Examine the face and camber-sides of the blades for
evidence of grease/oil leakage.
(2) Using an appropriate light source, examine the propeller
through the blade cut-outs in the spinner for signs of
grease/oil leakage.
(a) Spinner removal is not required for this inspection.
(b) If grease/oil leakage is found, refer to the section,
“Inspection Procedures” in this chapter.
F. Initial Run-Up
(1) Perform the Initial Run-Up procedure in accordance with
the section, “Operational Checks” in this chapter.
G. Additional Information
(1) Refer to the airframe manufacturer’s manual for
additional pre-flight checks.
(2) Refer to the section, “Inspection Procedures” in this
chapter for additional inspection/repair information.
