Propeller Replacement & Repair

Inspection – Overhaul & RepaiR - Sudden stoppage and prop strike – Super Scimitar and BlackMac Top Prop conversions – Dynamic Propeller balancing

  • Inspection – offering fixed pitch and constant speed propeller inspection, repair and overhaul services.  NDT, hub , blade, governors  and external   inspection for corrosion and calendar compliance of SB and AD’s for all propellers.

  • Overhaul & Repair - We offer full overhaul and IRAN (Inspect, Repair as Necessary)  of most propellers ( some Beech electric models have no parts support) . Blade inspection and repair, Hub inspections and overhaul are all accomplished at overhaul.

  • Sudden stoppage and prop strike – Whenever a propeller strike occurs, no matter how minor it appears, there are set mandatory inspections in place by all propeller and governor manufacturers to determine the best course of action to follow for your safety, and to be in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. Some determining factors for propeller and governor inspections or overhauls following a propeller strike:

    ·         Torn, bent or loss of blade tip

    ·         Excessive tip or radial play in blades

    ·         Vibration or sporadic operation

    ·         Loss or drop of RPM in engine

    Able can help with your Insurance quotes and can inspect , remove and replave the propeller when repaired.

  • Super Scimitar and BlackMac Top Prop conversions – We can upgrade your old worn out or obsolete propeller with a state of the art Hartzell or  McCauley  prop conversion kit designed for your aircraft.

  • Dynamic Propeller balancing – Too much vibration? Never had your prop balanced? We can balance your propeller with our Chadwick/Helmuth balancer for a much smoother and balanced prop.

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