Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › III. Powerplant › Task M. Propellers

AM.III.M.S1

Skill

Remove and install a propeller.

Study note

Get a short, cited explanation of this element written from the FAA handbooks: the core idea, the numbers that matter, common test traps, and a quick self-check.

From the FAA library

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 7-26
Chapter 7: Propellers › Propeller Removal & Installation › Removal
Propeller Removal & Installation Removal The following procedure is for demonstration purposes only. Always ... current manufacturer’s information when removing and installing any propeller. 1. Remove the spinner dome in accordance with the spinner removal procedures. Cut and remove the safety wire (if installed) on the propeller mounting studs. 2. Support the propeller assembly…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 7-27
Chapter 7: Propellers › Propeller Removal & Installation › Installation
Installation A flange propeller has six studs configured in a four-inch…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 7-23
Chapter 7: Propellers › Propeller Vibration › Universal Propeller Protractor
cause premature propeller failure. Checking & Adjusting Propeller Blade Angles When you find an improper blade angle setting during installation or when indicated by engine performance, follow basic maintenance guidelines. From the applicable manufacturer’s instructions, obtain the blade angle setting ... blade stations or make reference lines on propeller blades, since such surface scratches can induce failure (stress concentrator), eventually resulting in blade failure. Use a bench-top protractor if the propeller is removed from the aircraft. [Figure…