kaweeka
Well Known Member
I removed my propeller last week to change the front flywheel seal. The prop is a constant speed Hartzel. After removal, close inspection showed a dry seal. No need to change it. There is a small leak from the seam of the case. Got it back together, safety wired on then started it up for a ground check. Typical airport project... people cone and go during the task, wanting to know all about what you're doing. All went well going back together, I thought, until I cycled the prop and there was no RPM change. Oil pressure good. Then the the cold realization that I screwed up! After removing the propeller, I found what I thought. I had left a paper towel in the hub. There it was, sitting right there. I removed it and put the prop back on. Ground run up and..... still no RPM change. So, obviously, not all of the paper towel was in sight. So, I'm looking for a little guidance here. I'll sent the prop to Stockton Propeller for inspection. What about the oil line or the prop governor? Is there a need to take that off and have it inspected as well? This is an expensive mistake. Distractions can certainly be costly, not to mention deadly. How embarrassing!
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