Prop root play

[GJ Humphrey]

Can anyone offer advice?

On preflight, I discovered a tiny bit of play in one of the blades of the forward prop. Until I understand what this means, I've grounded the ship.

If I hold the tip of the prop blade between my thumb and index finger and apply pressure on the blade, first fore then aft, a bit of play in the root becomes evident. The other blade has no play, neither do either of the blades on the rear engine.

There is no leakage, and the prop operated normally on the previous flight. The prop was overhauled about 400 hours ago, four years ago, and has about 2200 hours since manufacture.

Does anyone have experience with this problem?

Glad to hear everyone had a great time in OKC. I planned to go, even paid the fee, but knee surgery forced a change in plans.

Best,

Gordon Humphrey