Return-Path: Received: from [65.33.166.167] (account ) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro WebUser 4.0) with HTTP id 1842927 for ; Tue, 22 Oct 2002 21:36:12 -0400 From: "Marvin Kaye" Subject: Re: [LML] I need a prop for an L320! To: lml X-Mailer: CommuniGate Pro Web Mailer v.4.0 Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 21:36:12 -0400 Message-ID: In-Reply-To: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"; format="flowed" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Posted for "Christopher Zavatson" : Lee, You didn't mention if the engine was being torn down or not. If your prop strike resulted in needing new blades you should look at Lycoming Service Bulletins 533 and 475, as well as, AD 91-14-22 regarding the mandatory engine inspection after prop strikes. Technically you can call your plane and engine experimental and not comply but good judgement calls for following the advice of the manufacturer and the FAA. ADs are usually written in blood. Hidden damage can result in a catastrophic engine failure down the road. Also, if there might be anything to be learned from your unfortunate landing, please share it with the group. It might prevent someone else from experiencing the same thing. Chris Zavatson N91CZ L360 std >>> Lee.Metcalfe@jocoks.com 10/22/02 03:46PM >>> I had a prop strike on a badly botched landing (don't ask!). The prop shop couldn't find replacement blades and Hartzell wanted way too much new ones, making a rebuilt prop with the original hub the same cost as a new one.