A propeller strike, broadly defined by OEMs (Continental, Lycoming) to include any significant impact or sudden RPM drop, mandates a "sudden stoppage inspection" due to the high risk of hidden ...

Airplane propellers are primarily categorized into fixed-pitch, which offer a performance compromise between climb and cruise, and various non-fixed-pitch types that allow for blade angle adjustments ...

When on route to the Gulf of Mexico area, a fully laden bulker hit a buoy off the coast of Colombia damaging the propeller blades and aft seal assembly. A close detailed inspection revealed a missing ...

The company is offering two free videos on propeller care and maintenance. The first, "Propeller Care & Maintenance for Professionals," runs 30 min. and is aimed at aviation maintenance professionals.

It is often said in engineering circles that “the best systems are those where every component speaks the same language.” In ...

A missing propeller tip and rusty lifeboats have been uncovered during routine inspections of two Interislander ferries. A KiwiRail spokeswoman said divers discovered the tip of one of the Kaiarahi's ...