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235 – Ugly Propellers and What to Do About Them
Manage episode 379608780 series 1028900
![](https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4609-rotated.jpg)
The paint was eroding on the King Air 350 prop blades. After a lot of research for paint and new Hartzell decals, I was ready to begin.
Here’s where I bought the prop paint and new Hartzell decals:
It was important to NOT get paint on anything other than the prop blades…
![](https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4616.jpg)
Finally, after finishing the black and gray paint, it was time to paint the white stripes (my favorite part and the part that makes the whole blade pop!)
![](https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4624.jpg)
I was very happy with the end result:
![](https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4633.jpg)
Always consult your maintenance manual before painting prop blades. It’s also a good idea to check in with your favorite prop shop for tips and advice as well.
Other items discussed in this podcast episode:
- The bad audio in episode 234 and how it’s been fixed.
- Finishing the Aerostar annual and the two surprises at the end.
- King Air fuel quantity issue, and replacing a fuel probe.
- King Air battery capacity test and reconditioning charge.
The post “235 – Ugly Propellers and What to Do About Them” appeared first at AirplaneOwnerMaintenance.com
159 эпизодов
Manage episode 379608780 series 1028900
![](https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4609-rotated.jpg)
The paint was eroding on the King Air 350 prop blades. After a lot of research for paint and new Hartzell decals, I was ready to begin.
Here’s where I bought the prop paint and new Hartzell decals:
It was important to NOT get paint on anything other than the prop blades…
![](https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4616.jpg)
Finally, after finishing the black and gray paint, it was time to paint the white stripes (my favorite part and the part that makes the whole blade pop!)
![](https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4624.jpg)
I was very happy with the end result:
![](https://airplaneownermaintenance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4633.jpg)
Always consult your maintenance manual before painting prop blades. It’s also a good idea to check in with your favorite prop shop for tips and advice as well.
Other items discussed in this podcast episode:
- The bad audio in episode 234 and how it’s been fixed.
- Finishing the Aerostar annual and the two surprises at the end.
- King Air fuel quantity issue, and replacing a fuel probe.
- King Air battery capacity test and reconditioning charge.
The post “235 – Ugly Propellers and What to Do About Them” appeared first at AirplaneOwnerMaintenance.com
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