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Matt,
Depressing event it is and one that many of us have had, some more than once.
From: "Matt Hapgood" <hapgoodm94@alum.darden.edu>
Date: Fri Aug 15, 2003 11:30:37 AM America/Detroit
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End result, after talking to AeroComposites this morning, is I need two new
blades.
What is the diameter of your prop? Mine is 70 inches.
How much did AeroComposites quote for the 2 blades?
How long will it take them to build them?
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My question is this - if I file an insurance claim, will my rates go up? Am
I better off not filing?
What is your total repair bell going to be? Insurance is for repairs, use it when necessary.
Who is your insurance with?
I have had 6 incidents. My insurance went down for the first 3 years that I had the policy even though I filed claims. It was only when Avemco said that they were dropping insurance for all LNC2s that I had insurance problems.
When I had my hard landing, I did damage to only the prop. The engine tear down found nothing. The total cost, by a certified shop, cost about $25,000. That cost included about $10,000 for a new Hartzell prop.
When I landed gear up, the repair was about $35,000, again by a certified shop. This time the engine mechanics found the prop flange cracked 180 degrees. This repair included $10,000 for an AeroComposites prop and $3,000 for another crank. If the engine had not been torn down, I would have probably lost the prop, the airplane and my life. This time I am glad that I had the engine torn down.
I received a letter in August, 2002 that my Avemco insurance, along with all other LNC2s would not be renewed. In June, 2003 I asked Falcon for a quote, they didn't return my call. I called again and they said that with 2 incidents within the last 2 years no company would quote insurance for me. ( 2800TT, ASMEL, ASES, Commercial, Instrument Rated ) I am now flying without insurance and a lot more carefully, on landings. My new final check list is: No Insurance Go A Round. All of my landings since my insurance has been dropped have been great.
Have your pictures been seen by AeroComposites? It doesn't look to me as though your carbon fiber has been damaged. Do the blades still have to be replaced? Why?
What is your phone number?
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Lorn H. 'Feathers' Olsen, MAA, DynaComm, Corp.
248-478-4301, mailto:lorn@dynacomm.ws
LNC2, O-320-D1F, N31161, Y47, SE Michigan
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