Pulling Gearbox quick question

by John Walsh in 912 / 914 Technical Questions 6 years ago

I have a Woodward prop governor and a Hoffmann constant speed prop on my 912F3 engine. I just want to redo the seal on the gearbox. To save time, can I pull the gearbox with the propeller still attached? It looks like I could disconnect the oil line to the prop and then pull the whole assembly?

thanks.

John

Re: Pulling Gearbox quick question

by Rob Seaton » 6 years ago

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I would not do that; you risk damaging the prop or gearbox if you drop it/bump it. sounds awkward to handle... and that's a $6000 prop.

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Re: Pulling Gearbox quick question

by Garrett Wysocki » 6 years ago

Garrett Wysocki

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I felt just like John about taking the prop off when I removed my engine but was glad I did because of the corrosion I found on the bolts and pro flange and was able to address the issue before permanent damage was done.

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Re: Pulling Gearbox quick question

by John Walsh » 6 years ago

John Walsh

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Thanks. I'll pull the prop. It did look like it would be tight working with the prop on. Also, if I open up the governor oil line will I have to do the pressurization step for the valves afterwards?

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