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Old 26th Mar 2007, 13:53
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Couple of missing items here, mostly regarding UNSHROUDED rotors.
A common propeller must meet an overspeed test demonstration, 141% of takeoff RPM IIRC. If a blade separates above that speed, it's in the "extremely unlikely" category, thus beyond certification intent. However experience shows that in a worst-case situation, it can happen.

I'm sure the GE36 and the like had to meet such an overspeed test if it were to be certified.
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