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Old 14th Mar 2009, 03:17
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SkyHawk-N
 
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I've just gone through NDT (eddy current, magnaflux, ultrasonic, etc) training which involved checking a number of shock loaded components. Many of the crankshafts had minute cracks around and through the flanges, some also had cracks through the journals. Unfortunately there was no information to hand about the seriousness of each strike but seeing the results made me realise how important it is to have engines checked following any prop strike.
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