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Lorn,
Thanks for the email.
$2350 per blade. Two blades. That's just parts. Then labor, plus a lot of
people are recommending I tear down the engine. Minimum total bill of about
$6,000 and about 15,000 if I do the engine too.
AeroComposites has two blades available now, but paint (which they require)
and assembly minimum two to three weeks. 72" is what I have now and what I
will use for replacement.
Insurance is AIG. Deductible is $100. So that is good. Just concerned
about how much my insurance will increase after this.
AeroComposites and US Propeller (who assembles the props for
AeroComposites)have each seen the photos (below is a photo of the other
tip). US Propeller WANTS to fix the blades. AeroComposites is rather
adamant that they should be replaced. US Propeller says that if they have
ever seen a case where a blade should be repaired, this is it. They are
rather annoyed that AeroComposites thinks it should be replaced, as they are
basically implying this is a NON-repairable blade. Under what circumstances
COULD it be repaired???
I am still angered about the inconsiderate action of the helicopter pilot.
Matt
919-933-3295
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