M17.7 Prop Storage

Question 1

What is short term storage?

Answer 1

3 months

Question 2

What is long term storage?

Answer 2

6 months, 12 months and 3 years

Question 3

During storage of 3 months what must you ensure?

Answer 3

Installed wood props must be least clean and inspected at regular intervals

Question 4

For period up to 6 months what must you ensure?

Answer 4

Ensure that lanolin does not come into contact with the de icer boots

Question 5

For short term, what are the temperatures that the props should be kept in?

Answer 5

10 - 20 degrees c

Question 6

If rotational procedure is found satisfactory what happens?

Answer 6

The blade should be left at a position at least one inch away from original position

Question 7

What should you do regarding the pitch change mechanism at 3 months?

Answer 7

Drain the oil and flush with approved inhibiting oil

Question 8

For 12 months storage, if the blades are pre loaded what should you do?

Answer 8

They require exercising after 6 months and nine months, and at 12 months must be removed and examined for brine long or corrosion

Question 9

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