Rospeller prop failure

[TechMan]

Hi All,

 

A brief note to say that RA-Aus has received another report of a Rospeller propeller losing a blade in flight. The first being a year ago.

 

I am in contact with the factory about this (again) as this is the second blade we have lost on this particular brand.

 

Preliminary reports indicate that the 4 bolts holding the blade into the hub through tension, have failed.

 

A detailed examination of the part will be carried out and recommendations made, in conjunction with the factory, in order to prevent further failures.

 

If you have access to a different propeller, please use that in the meantime.

 

I will be contacting operators of Rospeller props and asking them to refrain from using the prop until a solution has been worked out.

 

Chris

 

 

[A321Flyer]

Are there any news concerning the Rospeller prop failures?

 

Martin