On 26 Jan 2005 06:57:39 -0800, "Paul kgyy"
wrote:


Upper Cowl separated on one side on my Arrow in flight - wind blew it
up on the windshield and since the other side remained attached, it
twisted and put about a 1/8 inch dent in the back of both blades.
Mechanic insisted I tear the whole #$&$ engine apart. One blade turned

As I recall, any strike that requires more than a minor dressing
requires an engine tear down according to Lycombing and Continental.

out to be out of spec, couldn't find replacement 2blade prop, ta da ta
da da da. That's how it goes with airplanes. At least I know the
engine is nice & clean inside and the new 3 blade prop looks nice.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com