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Old February 14th 08, 02:19 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
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Default When to replace a prop?

The only thing I can see as a concern is if there is corrosion happening
inside the hub or on the roots of the blade. I got rid of mine, very low
time like yours but they were 1983 vintage. Here they are pulled apart
every five years for inspection.

If the prop concerns you, what about the age of the aircraft? ; )

John



Jay Honeck wrote:
Our Macauley prop was last overhauled (new blades) in 1991. It was
re-sealed and checked by a prop shop in 1997.

It has approximately 2400 hours on it. It's still in spec, doesn't
leak, works fine. Our A&P owned a prop shop in the 1990s, and is very
knowledgeable about these things -- but even he has no hard & fast rule
of thumb for replacement of a prop. He's very much a "condition" guy
(and it's apparently in good condition), but I'm getting nervous about
the age of this thing.

When the heck do you replace a prop?