Pulling/pushing aircraft by the prop

[Aesir]

I agree that the argument that the propeller could be damaged is very unlikely.

However I do tell people not to pull or push on the prop and I normally don´t even explain why to non aviation guests.

My main reasoning is that people could hurt themselves on the sharp blade edges or fall if the propeller moves. And generally I want non-pilot guests to have a healthy respect for the propeller and learn to stay away from it.

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Google it. It´s hard to find any examples of damage to props. However for example the manufacturers advise against pulling on the prop but don´t really explain why. But they have one mean looking airplane in their guide for propeller care