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Old 24th March 2012 | 07:27
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snchater
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I had a prop strike in soft ground at Peterlee in C182Q whilst taxying.

Minor damage to outer 1cm of prop tips,engine did not stop

Required shock load inspection and new prop/hub

Engine only had 200 hours so cannot comment on whether to overhaul your engine

Fitted 3-blade prop - much better ground clearance and I think better performance (also looks cool!)

Insurance company were excellent. New 3 blade prop was actually cheaper than 2 blade(?!) and because original prop/engine had only 200 hours there was little 'betterment' to pay

As I was 150 miles from base you learn the importance of having a good working relationship with your maintenance organisation - mine had the engine out within 24 hours of the incident (plus all the avionics as a precaution!) The insurance company were not prepared to cover the cost of derigging and transporting to home airfield.

Talking to C182 owners with 2-blade props there seems to be those who have had a prop strike and those who are going to have one!!

Safe flying

G-BHIB
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