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Old November 28th 06, 04:28 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Get a ferry permit, or just fly it?



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He would have, if the crank had busted or he'd lost part of that
prop blade. Blades often crack when bent beyond certain angles-per-unit
of blade span, and a cracked blade will often let go and leave the rest
so unbalanced that the whole engine is torn from the airplane. CG moves
way aft and it won't even glide. It has happened. Propeller bolts are
known to crack, as well.
And you *would* have cared, too, trying to explain to his
widow and kids what you guys had been up to.


You worry too much.




These days most insurance companies, engine manufacturers and
even some governments want the engine torn down after a propstrike due
to the high incidence of engine failure following such an event.



Sure, if you carry insurance.