Ebbie 2003
14th May 2013, 03:21
Does anyone know the FAA rules as they relate to TBO on fixed pitch Sensenich propellers?
Specifically, mine - a 76EM8S5 - used to have a 1000 hr TBO - this was changed to 2000 hrs in 1999 under a Sensenich Service Bulletin R-17.
What I cannot figure out is what happens when the 2000 hrs is reached - must it be replace? Is it sufficient to simply continue inspections?
It has never had major damage/repairs and only a couple of minor repairs of small nicks (an advantage of being mainly on asphalt runways).
Any definitive info with reference to the source of the info (regulations etc) would be greatly appreciated.
Specifically, mine - a 76EM8S5 - used to have a 1000 hr TBO - this was changed to 2000 hrs in 1999 under a Sensenich Service Bulletin R-17.
What I cannot figure out is what happens when the 2000 hrs is reached - must it be replace? Is it sufficient to simply continue inspections?
It has never had major damage/repairs and only a couple of minor repairs of small nicks (an advantage of being mainly on asphalt runways).
Any definitive info with reference to the source of the info (regulations etc) would be greatly appreciated.