Propeller Owner’s Manual
147
MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
61-00-47
Page 6-20
Rev. 16 May/20
5. Composite Blades
(Rev. 1)
A. Inspection Requirements
(1) Perform inspections (pre-flight, periodic, lightning strike,
etc.) in accordance with the Inspection and Check chapter
of this manual.
B. Damage Evaluation and Repair Limits
(1) Any defects or damage to a composite blade must be
evaluated in accordance with Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Composite Propeller Blade Field Maintenance and Minor
Repair Manual 170 (61-13-70) to determine if repairs are
required before further flight.
(a) Airworthy damage does not require repair before
further flight, but should be repaired as soon as
possible to prevent degradation of the damage.
(b) Unairworthy damage must be repaired before further
flight.
C. Blade Repairs
(1) For personnel requirements and procedures for
composite blade repairs, refer to Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Composite Propeller Blade Field Maintenance and Minor
Repair Manual 170 (61-13-70).
