Bartman Posted Monday at 11:17 PM Report Posted Monday at 11:17 PM Flew back today from a weekend beach trip and when washing the plane the missing piece fell to the ground when I turned the prop. My wife was helping wash and she heard it hit the ground and said “that didn’t sound good”. No doubt it wasn’t snug enough last time I had the dynamic balance done. We both enjoyed an OH CRAP moment together followed by a beer. I’ve had this plane since 2007 and basically done nothing to the prop or the governor but the blades have been dressed several times so I doubt they would pass. I’m thinking new McCauley C212 for $12,836 per their website.
N201MKTurbo Posted Tuesday at 12:02 AM Report Posted Tuesday at 12:02 AM It probably failed because it wasn’t taped properly. Can’t imagine buying a new prop because of it. If you want the prop overhauled, have it overhauled, and let the shop decide if the blades are too far gone. They are probably OK.
Bartman Posted Tuesday at 02:21 AM Author Report Posted Tuesday at 02:21 AM My wife was there when the piece hit the asphalt and she said buy a new propeller. I’m pretty sure it is best I not argue. 1
N201MKTurbo Posted Tuesday at 02:08 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 02:08 PM It still seems silly to buy a new prop because of a bad spinner bulkhead. 3
IvanP Posted 12 hours ago Report Posted 12 hours ago On 9/22/2025 at 7:21 PM, Bartman said: My wife was there when the piece hit the asphalt and she said buy a new propeller. I’m pretty sure it is best I not argue. When the wife says to buy something for the plane, it is no time to argue with her Maybe you can get some money for the current prop as salvage.
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