PPRuNe Forums - View Single Post - Ground feathering on PA 34
View Single Post
Old 19th May 2009 | 01:41
  #6 (permalink)  
Big Pistons Forever
20 Anniversary
Veteran: Canadian Forces
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 5,658
Likes: 501
From: Canada
If the prop feathers with the engine not running then feather latches inside the dome have to be broken. These latches prevent the blades from moving to feather when the engine oil pressure decreases as the engine shuts down. This failure is not that unusual on light twins used for training. The repair requires removal of the prop and sending it to a prop shop. You can expect a bill of around $2000 USD.
Big Pistons Forever is offline  
Reply