Lycoming Prop-Strike AD question

"BTIZ" wrote in message
news:wiShf.4943$pF.3133@fed1read04...
just replace the dang bolt... it's an easy fix and well worth the effort..
On our Pawnee, O-540 we did not even have to lift the engine off the
mounts.

Really?

What the f--- do I know. The 2 mechanics at the pre-purchase inspection
told me the 0-320-E2D engine on a Cardinal 177 1968 would have to be removed
and shipped to an engine shop to have the bolt and plate removed and
replaced.

Tien

Tien Dao wrote:
/snip/ The 2 mechanics at the pre-purchase inspection
told me the 0-320-E2D engine on a Cardinal 177 1968 would have to be removed
and shipped to an engine shop to have the bolt and plate removed and
replaced.

Tien


Tien,

Run, don't walk, away from that shop! Not only is it blatantly obvious
that the AD does NOT apply to that engine, in this case, but even if you
did want to go ahead and replace the bolt, it's a rudimentary procedure.
Any *competent* mechanic can accomplish this on the plane, in about a
day. I recommend you find a different mechanic/shop for your future needs.

Happy Flying!
Scott Skylane

"Scott Skylane" wrote in message
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Run, don't walk, away from that shop!

I`m gone! Thanks for the validation!

Tien

it needs to be replaced because the cardinal had a prop strike?

"Tien Dao" wrote in message
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"BTIZ" wrote in message
news:wiShf.4943$pF.3133@fed1read04...
just replace the dang bolt... it's an easy fix and well worth the
effort..
On our Pawnee, O-540 we did not even have to lift the engine off the
mounts.

Really?

What the f--- do I know. The 2 mechanics at the pre-purchase inspection
told me the 0-320-E2D engine on a Cardinal 177 1968 would have to be
removed
and shipped to an engine shop to have the bolt and plate removed and
replaced.

Tien

"BTIZ" wrote in message
news:PV8if.5029$pF.1981@fed1read04...
it needs to be replaced because the cardinal had a prop strike?
Yup. So bad that they trashed the prop and got a new one but didn`t tear
down the engine to check the crankshaft, gears bolts and all. No wonder. It
is due to guys like this that we read of engine failures, "accidents" and
fatalities giving the companies and FAA more reason to pile on more AD`s
that punish the guys who did a good job and followed the previous AD`s in
the first place.