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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Short Notes about Propeller



*      If propeller not coming out:
  • 5 – 10% extra oil pressure to be applied, if not
  • Isolate boss & apply dry ice to shaft, if not
  • Heat the boss uniformly with low flame torch at not more them 200OC, if not
  • Ask recommendation from manufacturer.


*      Check during propeller fixing:
  • Ensure Main engine is not turning (hang notice).
  • Test report of seal assembly to be checked.
  • Report of tail shaft polishing and magnetic crack detection
  • Detail report if propeller repaired.
  • Report of propeller polishing and crack detection (LPT)
  • Visual inspection of threaded part of the shaft and boss.
  • Cleanliness of shaft cone and re - roughen of the surface to be checked.
  • When fixing to ensure that makers instruction to be followed.
  • Radial reference mark on both propeller & shaft to coincide.
  • Final push up pressure according to the temp of the boss, if boss TP↓ move oil pr.
  • Loading ring should not come out more then 1/3 of the ring width.
  • Distance travel by the boss.
Nut bolt to be wire lashed and cemented

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