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Old 07-27-2010 | 10:57 PM
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DMcQuinn
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Default RE: Propeller Torque and Hub Drilling

Here's a wood prop that came loose from a friend's plane this week. All 6 prop bolts sheared off; I think he failed to torque them down often enough. The spinner and center bolt remained intact and this allowed the spinner to chew into the prop. The spinner cut about 1/3 of the way through each blade before he got it shut down. This damage happened in about 30 seconds. The engine continued to run after the bolts sheared off.
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