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Hi EC
Try to find that article, please. I am convinced that my prop needs
balancing although it is very smooth at cruise, there is too much vibration
at lower rpm settings. I talked to Ivo about balancing, but they have no solution other than to
match blades in the factory.
Best Regards!
Tommy James<><
Ernest wrote:
I read somewhere not to long ago about a $2 device
that has a small plate holding a flat spring
(hacksaw blade) with a small weight on the end (a
nut and bolt). The plate sticks to the panel or
otherwise mounted solidly to the AC, and the spring
hangs straight down. With the engine running at
cruise RPM, the weight is slid up or down to
maximize its vibration, at which point it is in
sympathetic vibration with the rest of the airplane.
The prop is then balanced by spraying a little
matching paint or clear coat one of the prop tips. Just a dab will do ya', was the articles message. Start the engine back up and if the vibration
increases, spray the other blade.
Sounds like one of those things that would be
tedious at first, but quick and easy once you have
the routine down.
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