Never held the prop once for this reason and never heard of anyone else doing it either. Tried to hold a prop once during a start and I remember that it took quite a bit of force. Mind you we always plugged in our engines.
Besides, why not let your oil warm up while in feather. Isn't it actual prop blade blade angle change that will damage seals?
Last edited by JammedStab; 12th Oct 2012 at 09:13.