Originally Posted by patrickal
Great job by the crew, but ditto the questions on the engine shutdown. I don't think I'd like being a passenger sitting alongside those props as they fragment and fly apart. The skin on a B1900 is probably not going to do more than slow a direct hit down a bit. Any pieces coming through the skin or the glass could be lethal.
I was wondering what the FARs say about that, but can't find a requirement for a "blade off" test for props.
§25.875Reinforcement near propel-
lers.
(a) Each part of the airplane near the
propeller tips must be strong and stiff
enough to withstand the effects of the
induced vibration and of ice thrown
from the propeller.
(b) No window may be near the pro-
peller tips unless it can withstand the
most severe ice impact likely to occur.
I'm guessing if the procedure is to not stop the props, the Beechcraft folks are quite sure props aren't going to go into the cabin. Just a guess.