SUPPLEMENT S1
Chapter 61 – Propeller
2. PROPELLER INSTALLATION
Hereinafter they are addressed instructions to install the propeller assembly.
Procedure
Propeller installation
Task description
Additional info
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IN ORDER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENTAL ENGINE TURN-ON,
MAKE SURE THAT NONE IS IN THE CAB AND THE SWITCH
AND THE KEY ARE IN AN “OFF” POSITION.
Make sure Master Switch are turned OFF.
Engine starter circuit breakers: pull out
Remove propeller from container an position
it on its dedicated trestle
Check that the propeller is not damaged and is
perfectly clean especially in the central hub
hole and in the fixing holes
Remove all surface de-
fects.
Remove the shipping
plugs and protective wrap,
if any.
If necessary proceed to clean the propeller as
well as the hub flange before the assembly us-
ing a gentle detergent and not abrasive deter-
gent. Dry perfectly all the surfaces
Check if both O-rings are installed in center
ring (install if required)
NOTE: Lubricate “O-Ring” using en-
gine oil.
Caution: don’t install an
additional O-ring on the
engine flange
Put the propeller on the hub flange of the
engine
Insert the 6 bolts from the back in the engine
flange
Insert washers and fasten locknuts (bolt
torque = 80-90Nm);
MAKE SURE THAT THE BOLTS ARE OF THE RIGHT KIND
AND LENGTH BEFORE THE ASSEMBLY AND MAKE SURE
THEY RESPECT THE AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS
Visually check that the propeller and respec-
tive hub flange are perfectly adherent