2010 Alton Winter Carnival

Pineedles · 02-14-2010, 08:25 PM

Yes, landing or taking off seems to be what was going on at the time of the bending of the prop. It appears too be too much damage, both spokes for just "falling" while parked on the ice. Very unfortunate. Second of two situations this year of thick but "soft" ice.

NoBozo · 02-14-2010, 08:50 PM

Here's the thing with this Prop Strike. The engine was running. When the engine abruptly stops turning/running, there is a good likelihood that piston rods will be bent. This event requires an engine teardown to SEE what damage was done. At that point you may as well rebuild. $20K+

Unlike automobiles..the FAA requires aircraft engines be rebuilt every so often. A typical number is @ 2000 hours. If the engine passes certain tests during it's life, it could go further before a rebuild is required. EVERY aircraft MUST have an ANNUAL inspection by a certified FAA mechanic. ...even if it is never flown.

The FAA Will Be involved and they don't fool around. NB

02-14-2010, 08:25 PM	#1
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,545 Thanks: 1,072 Thanked 668 Times in 367 Posts	Bent Prop Yes, landing or taking off seems to be what was going on at the time of the bending of the prop. It appears too be too much damage, both spokes for just "falling" while parked on the ice. Very unfortunate. Second of two situations this year of thick but "soft" ice.

02-14-2010, 08:50 PM	#2
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Here's the thing with this Prop Strike. The engine was running. When the engine abruptly stops turning/running, there is a good likelihood that piston rods will be bent. This event requires an engine teardown to SEE what damage was done. At that point you may as well rebuild. $20K+ Unlike automobiles..the FAA requires aircraft engines be rebuilt every so often. A typical number is @ 2000 hours. If the engine passes certain tests during it's life, it could go further before a rebuild is required. EVERY aircraft MUST have an ANNUAL inspection by a certified FAA mechanic. ...even if it is never flown. The FAA Will Be involved and they don't fool around. NB