"William M" wrote in message
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Anyone know what it should cost to get a cs three blade prop inspected.
Last overhaul in 1989, hours since 5.9 (yes 5.9). Aircraft stored
majority of time in a hangar in a non-corrosive climate. No damage on
props, paint still looks fresh (even on leading edge).
What are the rules on prop inspections in the US? Also can
an inspection or do they have to be sent out to a shop. If so any
recommendations.

Thanks

As for rules there are recommended overhaul times both in terms of hours of
operation and calendar time. Your propeller would probably be considered over
for calendar time which I think is on the order of ten or 12 years. However as
a Part 91 operator these are recommended times and do not have to be adhered
to.

With that low hourly time but high calendar time there are two things to
consider. The status of the seals and o rings internally and compliance of any
Airworthiness Directives that have come out.

You could have the prop inspected for condition and resealed for somewhere
between $400 and $1000 I would think. AD compliance would vary depending on
the AD and the prop make.

John Dupre'