|
Dr. Dave - you have my attention...Potentially a much faster way to get back into the air. MT prop lead times are 8 to 10 weeks!
PM or call me; we can discuss a price.
I still have a decision to make though... the front prop that was removed did not have many hours since overhaul, but a few years for sure. The rear prop has way more hours and years on the aircraft, so based on the reason the front got rejected at overhaul, I am guessing the rear is in the same condition and will be scrap at next overhaul as well. The issue is internal corrosion on hub and on blade roots inside hub. This is due to an aircraft that was sitting and not utilized AND being in south Texas in the humid environment. I had to remove the front prop due to an oil leak, but I am pretty confident that the rear prop is not much further behind in giving me problems. These old props are not supported with parts anymore, and McCauley is pushing the current ones.
I believe it's a case of deciding "when" I buy new props, not "if".
Jeff
|