17.7 - Propeller Storage and Preservation

Question 1

After 6 months and 9 months, what should be done?

Answer 1

After 6 and 9 months, the blade bearings should be exercised

Question 2

After 12 months, what should be done?

Answer 2

After 12 months, the propeller should be examined and re-inhibited

Question 3

After 3 years, what should be done?

Answer 3

After 3 years, the propeller should be overhauled

Question 4

What procedure must be carried out on a propeller which has been in storage for 12 months?

a) It should be overhauled
b) The blade bearings should be examined and re-inhibited
c) It should be examined and re-inhibited

Answer 4

c) It should be examined and re-inhibited