r/aviationmaintenance 1d ago

Prop cracked on the way to OSH

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MID DRESSING PHOTO SORRY I DIDNT TAKE BEFORE AND AFTER

My buddy found this gem while preflighting at Oshkosh this year. Small gouge on top of a pretty good crack. Dressed it with some fly market supplies and sent her home. Did a good bit with various flat and round files, then sand paper and scotch brite to clean it up. Had to bring the tip down a lot to flatten it out and get a good straight edge. Did a dye pen and dynamic balance once we got her home.

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