Composite Propeller Blade Field Maintenance and Minor Repair Manual

Manual No.
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61-13-70
Revision 7
June 2017
Composite Propeller Blade

Field Maintenance and Minor Repair
Manual
Legacy Composite N-shank Composite Bantam Composite

B7421(K) N7605(B,K)( ) ( )75A01-2( )
( )7690( ) N7605C( ) L76A01X( )
7890K N76M05C( )X H79A06X( )
E8190K N7893( )
E9193(B,K) N( )8301( )
M10083(K) N( )8302( )
A10460(E)(K) NC8834( )
LM10585(A)(N)(B,K)+4 NC9208( )
M10877K NC10245( ) Raptor Composite
E10950P(C)(B,K) NC10320( ) 76C03( )
E11990K (J)NC10904( ) 78D01( )
E12902K JNC10905( )
E13890K
108MH92
138MH91
Hartzell Propeller Inc.

One Propeller Place
Piqua, Ohio 45356-2634 U.S.A.
Phone: 937.778.4200
Fax: 937.778.4215
COMPOSITE PROPELLER BLADE FIELD
MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR MANUAL
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Inside Cover
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REVISION 7 HIGHLIGHTS
Revision 7, dated May 2017, incorporates the following:
COVER
• Revised to match the manual revision
REVISION HIGHLIGHTS
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
INTRODUCTION
• Revised the section, "Required Publications"
• Made other minor language/format changes
INSPECTION PROCEDURES
• Revised Figure 1-3, "Repair Regions - N-shank Blades With Only Trailing Edge Foam"
• Revised Figure 1-4, "Repair Regions - N-shank Blades With Both Trailing Edge and
Leading Edge Foam"
• Revised Table 1-1, "Blade Type and Blade Model Designations"
DAMAGE EVALUATION
• Added blade models N( )8302( ), NC10320( ), and JNC10905( ) where applicable
• Made other minor language/format changes
REPAIR LIMITS
• Revised Table 3-1, "Repair Limits by Damage Type":
• 5. Nickel Erosion Shield - Chordwise Crack - For All Areas That Are Not Covered
By An External De-ice or Anti-icing Boot
• 33. Paint Erosion - For the Entire Blade (Limits 2)
MINOR REPAIR
• Revised the section, "Erosion Screen Repair"
• Revised the section, "Erosion Tape"
• Revised Table 4-2, "Erosion Tape Length/Location"

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REVISION 7 HIGHLIGHTS
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content or minor format changes over a large portion of the manual. The
manual is distributed in its entirety. All the revision dates are the same, but
change bars are used to indicate the changes incorporated in the latest
revision of the manual.
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content changes to the manual. Only the revised pages of the manual are
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SERVICE DOCUMENT LIST
CAUTION 1: DO NOT USE OBSOLETE OR OUTDATED INFORMATION. PERFORM

ALL INSPECTIONS OR WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MOST
RECENT REVISION OF THE SERVICE DOCUMENT. INFORMATION
CONTAINED IN A SERVICE DOCUMENT MAY BE SIGNIFICANTLY
CHANGED FROM EARLIER REVISIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN A SERVICE DOCUMENT OR THE USE
OF OBSOLETE INFORMATION MAY CREATE AN UNSAFE CONDITION
THAT MAY RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, AND/OR
SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE.
CAUTION 2: THE INFORMATION FOR THE DOCUMENTS LISTED INDICATES THE

REVISION LEVEL AND DATE AT THE TIME THAT THE DOCUMENT
WAS INITIALLY INCORPORATED INTO THIS MANUAL. INFORMATION
CONTAINED IN A SERVICE DOCUMENT MAY BE SIGNIFICANTLY
CHANGED FROM EARLIER REVISIONS. REFER TO THE APPLICABLE
SERVICE DOCUMENT INDEX FOR THE MOST RECENT REVISION
LEVEL OF THE SERVICE DOCUMENT.
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Airworthiness Limitations
1. Airworthiness Limitations Information
A. For airworthiness limitations information, refer to the applicable Hartzell

Propeller Inc. owner's manual.
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Chapter Page Rev. Level Date

Cover and Inside Cover Cover and Inside Cover Rev. 7 Jun/17
Revision Highlights 1 thru 4 Rev. 7 Jun/17
Record of Revisions 1 and 2 Original Oct/13
Record of Temporary Revisions 1 and 2 Original Oct/13
Service Documents List 1 and 2 Original Oct/13
Airworthiness Limitations 1 and 2 Original Oct/13
List of Effective Pages 1 thru 4 Rev. 7 Jun/17
Table of Contents 1 and 2 Rev. 4 Dec/15
Introduction 1 and 2 Rev. 1 Oct/14
Introduction 3 Rev. 4 Dec/15
Introduction 4 Rev. 5 Aug/16
Introduction 5 and 6 Rev. 7 Jun/17
Introduction 7 thru 12 Rev. 1 Oct/14
Introduction 13 Rev. 4 Dec/15
Introduction 14 and 15 Rev. 6 Nov/16
Introduction 16 Rev. 1 Oct/14
Inspection Procedures 1-1 and 1-2 Rev. 6 Nov/16
Inspection Procedures 1-3 Rev. 1 Oct/14
Inspection Procedures 1-4 Rev. 5 Aug/16
Inspection Procedures 1-5 Rev. 3 May/15
Inspection Procedures 1-6 Rev. 5 Aug/16
Inspection Procedures 1-7 and 1-8 Rev. 7 Jun/17
Inspection Procedures 1-9 thru 1-15 Rev. 5 Aug/16
Inspection Procedures 1-16 Rev. 6 Nov/16
Inspection Procedures 1-17 and 1-18 Rev. 5 Aug/16
Damage Evaluation 2-1 and 2-2 Rev. 1 Oct/14
Damage Evaluation 2-3 Rev. 5 Aug/16
Damage Evaluation 2-4 Rev. 1 Oct/14
Damage Evaluation 2-5 Rev. 7 Jun/17

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Damage Evaluation 2-14 Rev. 2 Feb/15
Damage Evaluation 2-16 Rev. 2 Feb/15
Damage Evaluation 2-17 and 2-18 Rev. 7 Jun/17
Repair Limits 3-1 Rev. 1 Oct/14
Repair Limits 3-2 and 3-3 Rev. 2 Feb/15
Repair Limits 3-4 and 3-5 Rev. 1 Oct/14
Repair Limits 3-6 Rev. 6 Nov/16
Repair Limits 3-7 thru 3-13 Rev. 1 Oct/14
Repair Limits 3-14 Rev. 7 Jun/17
Repair Limits 3-41 Rev. 5 Aug/16
Repair Limits 3-45 Rev. 2 Feb/15
Repair Limits 3-60 Rev. 4 Dec/15
Repair Limits 3-64 Rev. 7 Jun/17
Repair Limits 3-64.1 and 3-64.2 Rev. 2 Feb/15
Minor Repair 4-1 and 4-2 Rev. 5 Aug/16
Minor Repair 4-2.1 thru 4-2.4 Rev. 5 Aug/16
Minor Repair 4-3 Rev. 5 Aug/16
Minor Repair 4-4 thru 4-23 Rev. 1 Oct/14
Minor Repair 4-30.1 Rev. 2 Feb/15
Minor Repair 4-30.2 Rev. 5 Aug/16
Minor Repair 4-31 thru 4-33 Rev. 2 Feb/15
Minor Repair 4-34 Rev. 1 Oct/14
Minor Repair 4-45 Rev. 7 Jun/17
Minor Repair 4-46 Rev. 3 May/15
Minor Repair 4-46.1 and 4-46.2 Rev. 3 May/15

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Minor Repair 4-55 and 4-56 Rev. 1 Oct/14
Minor Repair 4-62 Rev. 1 Oct/14
Minor Repair 4-63 thru 4-65 Rev. 5 Aug/16
Minor Repair 4-74 Rev. 7 Jun/17
Minor Repair 4-75 and 4-76 Rev. 1 Oct/14
Tooling and Materials 5-1 thru 5-4 Rev. 5 Aug/16

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REVISION HIGHLIGHTS..................................................................................................1
RECORD OF REVISIONS................................................................................................1
RECORD OF TEMPORARY REVISIONS.........................................................................1
SERVICE DOCUMENT LIST............................................................................................1
AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS.....................................................................................1
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES...........................................................................................1
TABLE OF CONTENTS.....................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................1
INSPECTION PROCEDURES.......................................................................................1-1
DAMAGE EVALUATION.................................................................................................2-1
REPAIR LIMITS..............................................................................................................3-1
MINOR REPAIR.............................................................................................................4-1
TOOLING AND MATERIALS..........................................................................................5-1
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INTRODUCTION - CONTENTS
1. Statement of Purpose.............................................................................................3
A. General.............................................................................................................3
2. Required Publications.............................................................................................4
A. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Publications...................................................................4
3. Personnel Requirements........................................................................................6
A. Personnel Requirements...................................................................................6
B. Minor Repair......................................................................................................6
C. Major Repair......................................................................................................6
4. Safe Handling of Paints and Chemicals.................................................................6
5. Component Life and Service..................................................................................7
A. Calendar Limits.................................................................................................7
B. Component Life.................................................................................................7
C. Propeller Critical Parts......................................................................................8
6. Manual Arrangement..............................................................................................9
A. Introduction.......................................................................................................9
B. Inspection Procedures......................................................................................9
C. Damage Evaluation...........................................................................................9
D. Repair Limits.....................................................................................................9
E. Minor Repair......................................................................................................9
F. Tooling and Materials........................................................................................9
7. Tooling and Materials............................................................................................10
A. Special Tooling................................................................................................10
B. Consumable Materials....................................................................................10
8. Definitions............................................................................................................. 11
9. Abbreviations........................................................................................................16

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1. Statement of Purpose
A. General
(1) This manual has been reviewed and accepted by the FAA. Additionally, this
manual contains data that has been approved in a manner acceptable to the
FAA Administrator.
(2) This manual provides field maintenance and minor repair procedures for
Hartzell Propeller Inc. composite propeller blades.
(a) The propeller blade models addressed in this manual may be Type
Certificated by the FAA, or may be experimental. Experimental parts
must not be installed on a type certified propeller. Always refer to the
aircraft Type Certificate (TC) or Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) to
determine installation eligibility of any propeller. If installation eligibility is
not identifiable, an additional installation approval, such as FAA
form 337 field approval or Supplemental Type Certificate may be required.
If in doubt, contact Hartzell Propeller Inc. Product Support.
(3) Contact the Product Support Department of Hartzell Propeller Inc. about any
maintenance problems or to request information not included in this publication.
NOTE: When calling from outside the United States, dial (001) before dialing
the telephone numbers below.
(a) Hartzell Propeller Inc. Product Support may be reached during business
hours (8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., United States Eastern Time) at
(937) 778-4379 or at (800) 942-7767, toll free from the United States
and Canada.
(b) Hartzell Propeller Inc. Product Support can also be reached by fax at
(937) 778-4215, and by e-mail at [email protected].
(c) After business hours, you may leave a message on our 24 hour product
support line at (937) 778-4376 or at (800) 942-7767, toll free from the
United States and Canada. A technical representative will contact you
during normal business hours. Urgent AOG support is also available
24 hours per day, seven days per week via this message service.
(d) Additional information is available on the Hartzell Propeller Inc. website at
www.hartzellprop.com.
(4) Where possible, this manual is written in the format specified by
ATA iSpec 2200.

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2. Required Publications
A. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Publications
(1) In addition to this manual, one or more of the following publications are
required for information regarding specific recommendations and procedures to
maintain propeller assemblies.
(2) Information published in Service Bulletins, Service Letters, Service Advisories,
and Service Instructions may supersede information published in this manual.
The reader must consult active Service Bulletins, Service Letters, Service
Advisories, and Service Instructions for information that may have not yet been
incorporated into the latest revision of this manual.
Manual No. ATA No. Title
n/a n/a Active Hartzell Propeller Inc. Service Bulletins,
Service Letters, Service Instructions, and
Service Advisories
165A 61-00-65 Hartzell Propeller Inc. Illustrated Tool and
Equipment Manual (Available on the Hartzell
Propeller Inc. website at www.hartzellprop.com)
180 30-61-80 Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propeller Ice Protection
System Manual (Available on the Hartzell
Propeller Inc. website at www.hartzellprop.com)
181 30-60-81 Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propeller Ice Protection
System Component Maintenance Manual
(Available on the Hartzell Propeller Inc. website
at www.hartzellprop.com)
182 61-12-82 Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propeller Electrical
De-ice Boot Removal and Installation Manual
183 61-12-83 Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propeller Anti-icing Boot
Removal and Installation Manual
202A 61-01-02 Hartzell Propeller Inc. Standard Practices
Manual - Volume 7, Consumable Materials and
Packaging and Storage (Available
on the Hartzell Propeller Inc. website at
www.hartzellprop.com)

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Hartzell Propeller Inc. Owner's Manual/Blade Model Reference

Blade Model Owner's Manual No. ATA No.
B7421(K) 145 61-00-45
( )75A01-2( ) 411 61-00-11
76C03( ) 480 61-00-80
L76A01X( ) 411 61-00-11
78D01( ) 486 61-10-86
H79A06X( ) 411 61-00-11
N7605(B,K)-( ) 145 61-00-45
N7605C( ) 145 61-00-45
N76M05C( )X 341 -
( )7690( ) 145 61-00-45
7890K 145 61-00-45
N( )7893-( ) 145 61-00-45
E8190K 147 61-00-47
N( )8301( ) 145 61-00-45
N( )8302( ) 145 61-00-45
NC8834( ) 147 61-00-47
E9193(B,K) 147 61-00-47
NC9208( ) 147 61-00-47
M10083(K) 146 61-00-46
NC10245( ) 147 61-00-47
NC10320( ) 147 61-00-47
A10460(E)(K) 154 61-00-54
LM10585(A)(N)( )+4 146 61-00-46
M10877K 146 61-00-46
E10950P(C)(B,K) 147 61-00-47
E11990K 156A 61-10-56
E12902K 147 61-00-47
E13890K 160 61-00-60
108MH92 300 -
138MH91 300 -
(J)NC10904( ) 147 61-00-47
JNC10905( ) 147 61-00-47

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(3) For Hartzell Propeller Inc. service literature and revisions, contact:
Hartzell Propeller Inc. Telephone: 937.778.4200
Attn: Technical Publications Department Fax: 937.778.4215
One Propeller Place E-mail: [email protected]
Piqua, Ohio 45356-2634 U.S.A.
(a) Selected information is also available on the Hartzell Propeller Inc. website
at www.hartzellprop.com.
3. Personnel Requirements
A. Personnel Requirements
(1) Compliance to the applicable regulatory requirements established by the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or appropriate Aviation Authority is
mandatory for anyone performing or accepting responsibility for any inspection
and/or repair of any Hartzell Propeller Inc. product.
(2) Any person signing for or performing inspections and/or repairs to Hartzell
Propeller Inc. composite parts should be familiar with the objectives and
procedures associated with the inspection and/or repair of composite parts.
B. Minor Repair
(1) Damage that is within the minor repair limits as specified in this manual may
be repaired by a certified airframe and powerplant mechanic, or international
equivalent in accordance with the Minor Repairs chapter in this manual.
C. Major Repair
(1) Major repair work is that which exceeds the minor repair limits as specified in
this manual.
(2) To perform composite blade major repair, the propeller repair station must
employ at least one individual with valid Composite Blade Overhaul, Major
Repair, and Recertification Individual Certification from Hartzell Propeller Inc.
(3) All major repairs must be completed in a propeller repair station that is licensed
by a government agency, e.g., FAA, EASA, CAA.
(4) Refer to the Hartzell Propeller Inc. website at www.hartzellprop.com or contact
the Hartzell Propeller Inc. Product Support Department for a current list of
authorized facilities.
4. Safe Handling of Paints and Chemicals

A. Always use caution when handling or being exposed to paints and/or chemicals
during propeller repair procedures.
B. Before using paint or chemicals, always read the manufacturer’s label on the
container and follow specified instructions and procedures for storage, preparation,
mixing, and application.
C. Refer to the product’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed information
about physical properties, health, and physical hazards of any chemical.

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5. Component Life and Service

A. Calendar Limits
(1) The effects of exposure to the environment over a period of time create a
need for propeller overhaul regardless of flight time (aviation), or operating
time (non-aviation).
(2) A calendar limit between overhauls is specified in Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Service Letters HC-SL-61-61Y and HM-SL-001, and in the applicable propeller
owner's manual.
(3) Experience has shown that special care, such as keeping an aircraft in a
hangar, is not sufficient to permit extension of the calendar limit.
(4) The start date for the calendar limit is when the propeller is first installed on an
engine.
(5) The calendar limit is not interrupted by subsequent removal and/or storage.
(6) The start date for the calendar limit must not be confused with the warranty
start date, that is with certain exceptions, the date of installation by the first
retail customer.
B. Component Life
(1) Certain components, or in some cases an entire propeller, may be life limited.
(a) It is a regulatory requirement that a record of the time since new be
maintained for all life limited parts.
(b) Refer to the Airworthiness Limitations chapter in the applicable Hartzell
Propeller Inc. Owner's Manual for a list of life limited components.
(2) Component life is expressed in terms of hours of service (Time Since New, TSN)
and in terms of hours of service since overhaul (Time Since Overhaul, TSO).
NOTE: TSN/TSO is considered as the time accumulated between rotation

and landing, i.e., flight time.
(3) Both TSN and TSO are necessary for defining the life of the component. Some
parts are "life limited," which means that they must be replaced after a specified
period of use (TSN).
(4) When a component or assembly undergoes an overhaul, the TSO is returned to
zero hours.
(a) Time Since New (TSN) can never be returned to zero.
(b) Repair without overhaul does not affect TSO or TSN.
(5) Time Since New (TSN) and Time Since Overhaul (TSO) records must be
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(6) Blades and hubs are sometimes replaced while in service or at overhaul.
(a) Maintaining separate TSN and TSO histories for a replacement hub or
blade is required.
(b) Other propeller components do not require time tracking unless specified
in Hartzell Propeller Inc. service publications.
(c) Hub replacement
1 If the hub is replaced, the replacement hub serial number must be
recorded (the entry signed and dated) in the propeller logbook.
2 The propeller will be identified with the serial number of the
replacement hub.
NOTE: Propeller assembly serial numbers are impression stamped

on the hub. For stamping information, refer to the Parts
Identification and Marking chapter of Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Standard Practices Manual 202A (61-01-02).
3 The TSN and TSO of the replacement hub must be recorded and
maintained in the propeller logbook.
4 The TSN and TSO of the remaining propeller components that are
required to be tracked as defined above, are not affected by the hub
replacement and must be maintained separately.
C. Propeller Critical Parts
(1) Procedures in this manual involve Propeller Critical Parts (PCP).
(a) These procedures have been substantiated based on Engineering
analysis that expects this product will be operated and maintained using
the procedures and inspections provided in the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness (ICA) for this product.
(2) Numerous propeller system parts can produce an aircraft Major or Hazardous
effect, even though those parts may not be considered as Propeller Critical
Parts. The operating and maintenance procedures and inspections provided
in the ICA for this product are, therefore, expected to be accomplished for all
propeller system parts.

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6. Manual Arrangement
A. Introduction
(1) The Introduction chapter gives general instructions for using this manual
including.
(a) A list of required publications
(b) Personnel and repair station requirements
(c) A description of chapters in this manual
(d) Definitions of terms used in this manual
B. Inspection Procedures
(1) The Inspection Procedures chapter gives instructions for required procedures,
and indentifies the different inspection regions for blade models affected by this
service manual.
C. Damage Evaluation
(1) The Damage Evaluation chapter lists each damage type, and provides the
applicable repair limits for blade models affected by this service manual.
D. Repair Limits
(1) The Repair Limits chapter gives dimensional limits for Airworthy Damage and
Minor Repair.
E. Minor Repair
(1) The Minor Repair chapter specifies minor repair procedures.
F. Tooling and Materials
(1) The Tooling and Materials chapter gives information about tooling and materials
referenced in this manual.

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7. Tooling and Materials
NOTE: Specific Hartzell Propeller Inc. manuals and service documents are available
on the Hartzell website at www.hartzellprop.com. Refer to the Required
Publications section in the Introduction chapter of this manual for the
identification of these publications.
A. Special Tooling
(1) Special tooling may be required for procedures in this manual. The reference
number for a special tool will appear with the prefix "TE" directly following
the tool name to which it applies. For example, a roller that is reference
number 330 will appear as: roller TE330.
(a) For further tooling information, refer to Hartzell Propeller Inc. Illustrated
Tool and Equipment Manual 165A (61-00-65).
B. Consumable Materials
(1) Consumable materials are referenced in certain sections throughout this
manual. The reference number for a consumable material will appear with the
prefix "CM" directly following the material to which it applies. For example, an
adhesive that is reference number 16 will appear as: adhesive CM16. Only
those items specified may be used.
(a) Specific approved materials and their shelf life, pot life, etc. are listed
in Hartzell Propeller Inc. Standard Practices Manual 202A - Volume 7,
Consumable Materials (61-01-02).

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8. Definitions
Term Description
Aviation Certified �� intended for FAA or international equivalent type

certificated aircraft applications. A TC and PC
number must be stamped on the hub, and a PC
number must be stamped on blades.
Aviation Experimental �� intended for aircraft/propeller applications not

certified by the FAA or international equivalent.
Products marked with an “X” at or near the end of
the model number, part number, or serial number are
not certified by the FAA or international equivalent
and are not intended to use on certificated aircraft.
Bantam Composite Blades �� a composite blade that is used in Bantam series
propellers
Blade Pitch Axis �� an imaginary reference line through the length of a
blade around which the blade rotates
Blade Station �� refers to a location on an individual blade for blade
inspection purposes. It is a measurement from the
blade "zero" station to a location on a blade, used
to apply blade specification data in blade overhaul
manuals
NOTE: Do not confuse blade station with reference
blade radius; they may not originate at the
same location.
Camber �� the surface of the blade that is directed toward the
front of the aircraft. It is the low pressure, or suction,
side of the blade. The camber side is convex in
shape over the entire length of the blade.
Chord Line �� a straight line drawn between the leading and trailing
edge radii of the blade
Chordwise �� a direction that is generally from the leading edge to
the trailing edge of an airfoil
Co-bonded �� the act of bonding a composite laminate and
simultaneously curing it to some other prepared
surface.

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Term Description
Composite Blade Traveler �� a form that lists the applicable steps required for the
overhaul of a specific blade model
Composite Material �� Kevlar®, carbon, or fiberglass fibers bound together
with or encapsulated within an epoxy resin
Corrosion �� gradual wearing away or deterioration due to
chemical action
Crack �� irregularly shaped separation within a material,
usually visible as a narrow opening at the surface
Debond �� separation of two materials that were originally
bonded in a separate operation
Delamination �� internal separation of the layers of a composite
material
Depression �� surface area where the material has been
compressed but not removed
Distortion �� alteration of the original shape or size of a
component
Erosion �� gradual wearing away or deterioration caused by
action of the elements
Exposure �� leaving material open to action of the elements
Face �� the surface of the blade that is directed toward
the rear of the aircraft. The face side is the high
pressure, or thrusting, side of the blade. The blade
airfoil sections are normally cambered or curved
such that the face side of the blade may be flat or
even concave in the midblade and tip region.
Face Alignment �� distance from the blade centerline to the highest
point on the face side perpendicular to the chord line
Fretting �� damage that develops when relative motion of small
displacement takes place between contacting parts,
wearing away the surface
Gouge �� surface area where material has been removed
Hazardous Propeller Effect �� the hazardous propeller effects are defined in
Title 14 CFR section 35.15(g)(1)
Horizontal Balance �� balance between the tip and the butt of the blade

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Term Description
Impact Damage �� damage that occurs when the propeller blade or hub
assembly strikes, or is struck by, an object while in
flight or on the ground
Inboard �� toward the butt of the blade
Inboard Region �� the inboard portion of the blade encompassing both
the face and camber sides of the blade
Inboard Trailing Edge Region �� the inboard portion of the blade encompassing the
trailing edge
Laminate �� to unite composite material by using a bonding
material, usually with pressure and heat
Legacy Composite Blades �� composite blades other than N-shank, Bantam, or
Raptor
Lengthwise �� a direction that is generally parallel to the pitch axis
Loose Material �� material that is no longer fixed or fully attached.
Major Propeller Effect �� the major propeller effects are defined in
Title 14 CFR section 35.15(g)(2)
Minor Deformation �� deformed material not associated with a crack or
missing material less than 10 percent of the leading
edge radius or no more than 0.080 inch (2.03 mm)
deep
Monocoque �� a type of construction in which the outer skin carries
all or a major part of the stresses
N-shank Composite Blades �� a composite blade that is used in lightweight turbine,
compact, and lightweight compact propellers
Nick �� removal of paint and possibly a small amount of
material
Non-aviation Certified �� intended for non-aircraft application, such as
Hovercraft or Wing-In-Ground-effect (WIG)
applications. These products are certificated by an
authority other than FAA. The hub and blades will be
stamped with an identification that is different from,
but comparable to TC and PC.

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Term Description
Non-aviation Experimental �� intended for non-aircraft application, such as
Hovercraft or Wing-In-Ground effect (WIG)
applications. These products are not certificated
by any authority. There is no identification stamp
comparable to TC and PC on the hubs and blades.
Experimental parts are normally stamped with an “X”
at or near the end of the part number.
Outboard �� toward the tip of the blade
Outboard Region �� the outboard portion of the blade encompassing both
the face and camber sides of the blade
Outboard Trailing Edge Region �� the outboard portion of the blade encompassing the
trailing edge
Overhaul �� the periodic disassembly, inspection, repair, refinish,
and reassembly of a component
Parting Line �� the parting line is formed where the face and camber
composite materials meet at the leading and trailing
edges of the blade. They are most visible in the
shank area of the blade
Pitting �� formation of a number of small, irregularly shaped
cavities in surface material caused by corrosion or
wear
Porosity �� an aggregation of microvoids; see "Voids" Rolling
compressive rolling process for the retention area
of single shoulder blades which provides improved
strength and resistance to fatigue
Propeller Critical Parts �� a part on the propeller whose primary failure
can result in a hazardous propeller effect, as
determined by the safety analysis required by
Title 14 CFR section 35.15
Raptor Composite Blades �� A composite blade that is used in Raptor series
propellers
Reference Blade Radius �� refers to the propeller reference blade radius in
an assembled propeller, e.g., 30-inch radius. A
measurement from the propeller hub centerline to a
point on a blade, used for blade angle measurement
in an assembled propeller. A yellow adhesive stripe
(blade angle reference tape CM160) is usually
located at the reference blade radius location.
NOTE: Do not confuse reference blade radius with
blade station; they may not originate at the
same point.

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Term Description
Scratch �� same as “Nick”
Shot Peening �� process where steel shot is impinged on a surface
to create compressive surface stress, that provides
improved strength and resistance to fatigue
Split �� delamination of a composite blade extending to the
blade surface, normally found near the trailing edge
or tip
Station Line �� see "Blade Station"
Track �� in an assembled propeller, a measurement of the
location of the blade tip with respect to the plane
of rotation, used to verify face alignment and to
compare blade tip location with respect to the
locations of the other blades in the assembly
Trailing Edge �� the aft edge of an airfoil over which the air passes
last
Unidirectional Material �� a composite material in which the fibers are
substantially oriented in the same direction
Vertical Balance �� balance between the leading and trailing edges; this
cannot be changed on composite blades
Voids �� air or gas that has been trapped and cured into a
composite material or adhesive
Woven Fabric �� a material constructed by interlacing fibers to form a
fabric pattern
Wrinkle �� overlap or fold within the material

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9. Abbreviations
Abbreviation Term
AR �� As Required
ATA �� Airline Transport Association
FAA �� Federal Aviation Administration
Ft-Lb. �� Foot-Pound
FH �� Flight Hour
ICA �� Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
ID �� Inside Diameter
IPL �� Illustrated Parts List
ITAR �� International Traffic in Arms Regulations
Lb(s). �� Pound(s)
Max. �� Maximum
Min. �� Minimum
MIL-X-XXX �� Military Specification
MPI �� Major Periodic Inspection
MS �� Military Standard
MSDS �� Material Safety Data Sheet
N/A �� Not Applicable
NAS �� National Aircraft Standards
NDT �� Nondestructive Testing
N•m �� Newton-Meter
OD �� Outside Diameter
OPT �� Optional
PC �� Production Certificate
PCP �� Propeller Critical Part
PSI �� Pounds per Square Inch
RF �� Reference
RPM �� Revolutions per Minute
TBO �� Time Between Overhaul
TC �� Type Certificate
TSN �� Time Since New
TSI �� Time Since Inspection
TSO �� Time Since Overhaul
WIG �� Wing-In-Ground-effect

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INSPECTION PROCEDURES - CONTENTS
1. Inspection Procedures.............................................................................................. 1-3

A. Determination of Damage Limits......................................................................... 1-3
B. Determination of Type of Repair.......................................................................... 1-3
C. Erosion Tape Removal........................................................................................ 1-4
D. Coin-Tap Inspection.......................................................................................... 1-13
E. Blade Type and Blade Model Designations....................................................... 1-16
LIST OF FIGURES
Determination of Repair Flow Chart..................................................... Figure 1-1.............. 1-3

Repair Regions - Legacy Composite Blades........................................ Figure 1-2.............. 1-5
Repair Regions - N-shank Blades with Only Trailing Edge Foam........ Figure 1-3.............. 1-6
Repair Regions - N-shank Blades with Both Trailing Edge
and Leading Edge Foam................................................................. Figure 1-4.............. 1-8
Repair Regions - Bantam Blades......................................................... Figure 1-5.............. 1-9
Repair Regions - Raptor Blades........................................................... Figure 1-6............ 1-10
Coin-Tap Inspection.............................................................................. Figure 1-7............ 1-12
LIST OF TABLES
Blade Type and Blade Model Designations.......................................... Table 1-1.............. 1-16

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1. Inspection Procedures
CAUTION: INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES IN THIS SECTION INVOLVE

PROPELLER CRITICAL PARTS. REFER TO THE INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER OF THIS MANUAL FOR INFORMATION ABOUT
PROPELLER CRITICAL PARTS.
A. Determination of Damage Limits

(1) Upon inspection of a composite propeller blade, an operator should first
determine whether the type of damage is airworthy or unairworthy.
Refer to Figure 1-1 to determine the type of repair.
(a) If the damage is determined to be airworthy, the craft may continue in
service; however, the operator should make arrangements to have repairs
performed as soon as practical.
(b) Any damage that exceeds the airworthiness limitations stated in this
manual must be repaired before further flight/operation.
B. Determination of Type of Repair

(1) Because of the infinite types of damage possible, not all types of damage that
can be considered airworthy are covered in this manual. If there is any doubt
about the airworthiness of the blade, contact Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Damaged
Blade Inspection
Airworthy Unairworthy
defined in chapter 3, defined in chapter 3,
Repair Limits Repair Limits
Minor Repair
Major Repair Factory Repair
limits and instructions
exceeds minor exceeds minor and major
defined in chapter 3,
repair limits repair limits
Repair Limits
Determination of Repair Flow Chart

Figure 1-1

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C. Erosion Tape Removal

NOTE: Depending on the location of the damage, it may be necessary to remove

the erosion tape CM158 before inspection and/or repair.
Blades with ice-protection boots do not have erosion tape installed.
(1) If erosion tape CM158 is installed in the damage/inspection area, remove as
follows:
CAUTION: USE EXTREME CARE NOT TO DAMAGE THE BLADE WHILE

REMOVING THE EROSION TAPE.
(a) Carefully lift one edge of the erosion tape CM158.
(b) Work around the perimeter of the erosion tape CM158, lifting the edge of
the tape from the blade.
(c) After the edge of the erosion tape CM158 is pulled up from the blade, pull the
erosion tape off one side of the blade toward the leading edge.
(d) With the erosion tape CM158 stuck to only one side of the blade, grasp
one end of the erosion tape and pull toward the other end.
(e) Discard the removed erosion tape CM158.
WARNING: ADHESIVES AND SOLVENTS ARE FLAMMABLE AND TOXIC

TO THE SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN AND
EYE PROTECTION ARE REQUIRED. AVOID PROLONGED
CONTACT AND BREATHING OF VAPORS. USE SOLVENT
RESISTANT GLOVES TO MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT AND
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR EYE PROTECTION. USE
IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM SPARKS AND
FLAME. READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNING LABELS.
(f) Using a clean cloth dampened with solvent CM106 (MEK), CM219 (MPK),
or CM41 (Toluene) remove all visible adhesive from the blade.

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Refer to the Damage Evaluation chapter in this manual to identify the applicable
damage type and repair limit for the blade models and affected regions shown in this table.
"A"
Distance From the Blade Tip
to the Inboard Region of the
Blade, Measured Along the
Blade Pitch Axis
Inboard Outboard
Region Region
TI-135002
"B" "C"
Inboard Trailing Edge Region Tip and Trailing Edge Region
Blade Model "A" "B" "C"

An Inboard Trailing Edge Region
B7421(K) 18.00 inches (457.2 mm) 18.00 inches (457.2 mm)
has not been defined for this blade.
( )7690( ) 18.50 inches (469.9 mm) 18.50 inches (469.9 mm)
7890K 19.00 inches (482.6 mm) 19.00 inches (482.6 mm)
E8190K 19.00 inches (482.6 mm) 19.00 inches (482.6 mm)
E9193(B,K) 21.56 inches (547.6 mm) 21.56 inches (547.6 mm)
M10083(K) 22.61 inches (574.2 mm) 22.61 inches (574.2 mm)
A10460(E)(K) 24.65 inches (626.1 mm) 24.65 inches (626.1 mm)
LM10585(A)(N)(B,K)+4 24.86 inches (631.4 mm) 24.86 inches (631.4 mm)
M10877K 24.74 inches (628.3 mm) 24.74 inches (628.3 mm)
E10950P(C)(B,K) 26.06 inches (661.9 mm) 5.00 inches (127.0 mm) 33.12 inches (841.2 mm)
E11990 28.56 inches (725.4 mm) 28.56 inches (725.4 mm)
108MH92 19.00 inches (482.6 mm) 19.00 inches (482.6 mm)
has not been defined for this blade
138MH91 33.16 inches (842.2 mm) 33.16 inches (842.2 mm)
has not been defined for this blade
Repair Regions - Legacy Composite Blades

Figure 1-2

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"Z"
Blade
Inboard Outboard
Region Region
Trailing Edge Foam Region

"X"
"Y"
Inboard Limit of the Tip and Trailing
Trailing Edge Foam Edge Region
Region Repair From the ("X" is measured
Blade Tip from the tip
of the blade)
TI-00055A
Repair Regions - N-shank Blades with Only Trailing Edge Foam

Figure 1-3, Page 1 of 2

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Blade Model "X" "Y" "Z"

N7605(B,K)-4 2.67 inches (67.8 mm) 22.00 inches (558.8 mm) 17.43 inches (442.7 mm)
N7605(B,K)-2 3.67 inches (93.2 mm) 23.00 inches (584.2 mm) 17.93 inches (455.42 mm)
N7605(B,K) 4.67 inches (118.6 mm) 24.00 inches (609.6 mm) 18.43 Inches (468.1 mm)
N7605(B,K)+2 5.67 inches (144.0 mm) 25.00 inches (635.0 mm) 18.93 inches (480.8 mm)
N7605C( ) 4.67 inches (118.6 mm) 24.00 inches (609.6 mm) 18.43 Inches (468.1 mm)
N76M05CX 4.67 inches (118.6 mm) 24.00 inches (609.6 mm) 18.43 Inches (468.1 mm)
N76M05C-2X 3.67 inches (93.21 mm) 23.00 inches (584.2 mm) 17.43 Inches (437.6 mm)
N( )7893-( ) 4.50 inches (114.3 mm) 25.00 inches (635.0 mm) 18.93 inches (480.8 mm)
N( )8301( ) 10.53 inches (267.4 mm) 26.24 inches (666.4 mm) 20.17 inches (512.3 mm)
N( )8302( ) 10.53 inches (267.4 mm) 26.24 inches (666.4 mm) 20.17 inches (512.3 mm)
NC8301( )-7 7.03 inches (178.5 mm) 22.74 inches (577.5 mm) 18.42 inches (467.8 mm)
NG8301( )-3 9.03 inches (229.3 mm) 24.74 inches (628.3 mm) 19.42 inches (493.2 mm)
NC9208( ) 3.63 inches (92.2 mm) 28.31 inches (719.0 mm) 21.74 inches (552.1 mm)
Repair Regions - N-shank Blades With Only Trailing Edge Foam

Figure 1.3, Page 2 of 2

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Inboard Limit of the

Leading Edge Foam Region
Repair From the Blade Tip
"V"
"Z"
Leading Edge Foam Region Distance From the Blade Tip
Blade
"W"
Inboard Outboard
Region Region
"X"
"Y"
Inboard Limit of the Tip and Trailing Edge Region
Trailing Edge Foam Region ("X" is measured from the tip
Repair From the Blade Tip of the blade)
Blade Model "V" "W" "X" "Y" "Z"

27.47 inches 5.63 inches 1.03 inches 27.47 inches 20.74 inches
NC8834( )
(697.7 mm) (143.0 mm) (26.1 mm) (697.7 mm) (526.7 mm)
(J)NC10904( )
(904.2 mm) (168.2 mm) (79.5 mm) (904.2 mm) (660.1 mm)
JNC10905( )
(904.2 mm) (168.2 mm) (79.5 mm) (904.2 mm) (660.1 mm)
TI-135014a
Repair Regions - N-shank Blades With Both Trailing Edge and Leading Edge Foam
Figure 1-4

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"Z"
Blade
Inboard Outboard
Region Region
Tip and Trailing Edge Region

("X" is measured from the tip
of the blade)
"Y"
Inboard Limit of the
Repair From the Blade Tip

( )75A01-2( ) 5.75 inches (146.0 mm) 18.00 inches (457.5 mm) 18.00 inches (457.5 mm)
L76A01X 13.85 inches (351.7 mm) 18.88 inches (479.5 mm) 18.88 inches (479.5 mm)
H79A06X 7.50 inch (190.5 mm) 28.00 inches (711.2 mm) 19.50 inches (495.3 mm)
TI-135013a
Repair Regions - Bantam Blades

Figure 1-5

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"Z"
Blade
Inboard
Outboard
Region
Region
"X"
"Y"
Inboard Limit of the Tip and Trailing
Trailing Edge Foam Edge Region
Region Repair From the ("X" is measured
Blade Tip from the tip
of the blade)

76C03-2 6.85 inches (173.9 mm) 22.25 inches (641.3 mm) 17.70 inches (449.58 mm)
76C03-7 4.35 inches (110.4 mm) 19.75 inches (501.6 mm) 16.45 inches (417.83 mm)
78D01 2.95 inches (74.9 mm) 25.25 inches (641.3 mm) 18.93 inches (480.8 mm)
TI-00055A
Repair Regions - Raptor Blades

Figure 1-6

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Example of a "Coin"
“Coin-tap” along “Coin-tap” on

the entire surface the composite
of the erosion shield blade surface
to check for a debond to check for a
delamination
APS0325, 0319
Coin-Tap Inspection
Figure 1-7

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D. Coin-Tap Inspection

(1) Composite blades are inspected for delaminations and debonds by tapping the
entire surface of the blade, or cuff (if applicable) with a washer-shaped metal
tapper or "coin". Refer to figure 1-7.
(2) Using a washer-shaped metal tapper, approximately 2.5 inches (64 mm)
OD x 1.25 inches (32 mm) ID x 0.25 inch (6.4 mm) thick, and weighing no less
than 3 oz. (85.05 g), tap the entire surface of the blade.
(a) If an audible change is apparent, sounding hollow or dead, a debond or
delamination is likely.
(b) Blades that incorporate a “cuff” have a different tone when coin-tapped in
the cuff area.
1 To avoid confusing sounds, coin tap the cuff area and the transition
area between the cuff and the blade separately from the blade area.
(c) N-shank blades incorporate a separate foam trailing edge and have a
different tone when coin-tapped in that area.
1 To avoid confusing sounds, coin tap the foam trailing edge area and
the transition area between the foam trailing edge and the blade
separately from the blade area. Refer to Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4.
(d) N-shank blades that also incorporate a separate foam leading edge have
a different tone when coin-tapped in that area.
1 To avoid confusing sounds, coin tap the foam leading edge area and
the transition area between the foam leading edge and the blade
separately from the blade area. Refer to Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4.

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(3) "Mapping" of the area to be coin-tapped is desirable to make sure that the
entire surface is sufficiently inspected.
(a) Make a coin-tap inspection within an imaginary grid or matrix consisting of
2 inch (51 mm) squares on the composite blade surface.
(b) A careful coin-tapping of the erosion shield is necessary because of its
size and shape.
1 Tap in a smaller grid pattern up and down the length of the erosion
shield.
2 Look and feel for any slight deformation of the erosion shield that
may indicate a debonded area.
3 If a deformation is found, use more care in that area when doing the
coin-tap inspection.
(c) If a suspected delamination or debond is discovered, a localized, careful
coin-tap inspection is required to define the precise area of delamination
or debond.
(d) Using a pencil, outline the suspected area to determine the approximate
size of the damage.
(4) Make a record of the damage and the repair in the propeller logbook.

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E. Blade Type and Blade Model Designations

(1) For blade types and the associated blade model designation, refer to
Table 1-1 in this chapter.
BLADE MODEL
BLADE TYPE
DESIGNATION
Legacy Kevlar® ( )7690( )
7890K
B7421(K)
E8190K
M10083(K)
A10460(E)(K)
LM10585(A)(N)(B,K)
M10877K
E10950P(C)(B,K)
E11990K
E12902K
Legacy Carbon E13890K
E9193(B,K)
108MH92
138MH91
N-shank Kevlar® Carbon Hybrid N7605(B,K)-( )
N( )7893-( )
N-shank Carbon
With Only Trailing Edge Foam N7605C( )
N76M05CX
N76M05C-2X
N( )8301( )
N( )8302( )
NC9208( )
NC10245( )
NC10320( )
With Both Trailing Edge Foam NC8834( )
and Leading Edge Foam (J)NC10904( )
JNC10905( )
Blade Type and Blade Model Designations

Table 1-1, Page 1 of 2

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BLADE MODEL
BLADE TYPE
DESIGNATION
Bantam ( )75A01-2( )
L76A01X( )
H79A06X( )
Raptor 76C03( )
78D01( )
Blade Type and Blade Model Designations

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DAMAGE EVALUATION - CONTENTS

1. Damage Evaluation.................................................................................................. 2-3
A. Determining the Damage Type and Repair Limits............................................... 2-3
LIST OF TABLES
Damage Types by Blade Model (Types 1 thru 6)...................................Table 2-1.............. 2-4

1. Nickel Erosion Shield - Minor Deformation - For the entire erosion shield
2. Nickel Erosion Shield - Gouge - For the entire erosion shield
3. Nickel Erosion Shield - Area Missing Along the Trailing Edge of the Erosion Shield
- For the entire erosion shield
4. Nickel Erosion Shield - Debond
- For all areas that are not covered by an external de-ice or anti-icing boot
5. Nickel Erosion Shield - Chordwise Crack
6. Nickel Erosion Shield - Lengthwise Cracks
Damage Types by Blade Model (Types 7 thru 11)..................................Table 2-2.............. 2-6
7. Nickel Erosion Shield - Debonds Bounded by a Lengthwise Crack
- For all areas that are covered by an external de-ice or anti-icing boot
8. Nickel Erosion Shield - Debonds
9. Nickel Erosion Shield - Debonds Bounded by Two Chordwise Cracks
10. Stainless Steel Erosion Shield - Chordwise Crack
- For all areas of the erosion shield
11. Stainless Steel Erosion Shield - Minor Deformations
- For all areas of the erosion shield
Damage Types by Blade Model (Types 12 thru 17)...............................Table 2-3.............. 2-8
12. Stainless Steel Erosion Shield - Gouge - For all areas of the erosion shield
13. Stainless Steel Erosion Shield - Debond
- For areas of the erosion shield that are not fastened with screws or rivets
14. Stainless Steel Erosion Shield - Cadmium Screw Corrosion
- For areas of the erosion shield that are fastened with screws or rivets
15. Blade Cuff - Nicks, Scratches, and Gouges - For the entire blade cuff
16. Blade Cuff - Depression - For the entire blade cuff
17. Blade Cuff - Delamination - for the entire blade cuff

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LIST OF TABLES -continued
Damage Types by Blade Model (Types 18 thru 22)...............................Table 2-4............2-10

18. Blade Cuff - Cracks - For the area at the root end of the blade cuff
19. Blade Cuff - Cracks in the Cuff -
For the outboard area where the blade cuff meets the blade
20. Blade Cuff - Cracks - For the areas other than the root end of the blade cuff and ....
where the cuff meets the blade
21. Gouge or Loss of Composite Material - Outboard region of the blade
22. Gouge or Loss of Composite Material -
Trailing edge foam and leading edge foam regions of the blade
23. Gouge or Loss of Composite Material - Inboard region of the blade
24. Delamination - Outboard region of the blade that is not covered by erosion screen
25. Delamination - Outboard region of the blade that is covered by erosion screen
26. Delamination - Trailing edge foam and leading edge foam regions of the blade
27. Delamination - Inboard region of the blade
28. Split Trailing Edge -Tip and trailing edge region of the blade
29. Split Trailing Edge - Inboard region
30. Crushed or Cracked Trailing Edge - Inboard region of the blade
31. Crushed or Cracked Trailing Edge - Outboard and tip regions of the blade
32. Crushed or Cracked Trailing Edge -Trailing edge foam region
33. Paint Erosion - for the entire blade
34. Loss of Paint and/or Filler Material - for the erosion shield only
35. Missing Expanded Foil Mesh
36. Missing Erosion Screen
37. De-ice or Anti-icing Boot - Damage, Wear, Debond
38. Terminal Mount Strap - Debond and Wrinkle

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1. Damage Evaluation

A. Determining the Damage Type and Repair Limits

(1) Inspection identifies the location and type of damage for each area of damage
on the blade.
(a) Refer to Figure 1-2 thru Figure 1-6 as applicable, for definitions of blade
regions by model.
(2) Using Table 2-1 thru Table 2-7, locate the applicable damage type based on the
location and type of damage identified in the inspection.
(3) Use the applicable Table to determine the repair limit for the specific blade
model.
(4) Refer to the Repair Limits chapter in this manual for specific information about
Airworthy Damage and Minor Repair Limits for each damage type.

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N7605(B,K)( )
N7605C(B,K)( )
( )7690( )
7890K
N( )7893( )
B7421( )
E8190K
E9193(B,K)
NC9208( )
M10083(K)
A10460(E)(K)
LM10585(A)(B,K)+4
LM10585(A)N(B,K)+4
M10877K
E10950P(C)(B,K)
E11990K
E12902K
E13890K
DAMAGE TYPE
1. NICKEL EROSION SHIELD - MINOR

DEFORMATION - FOR THE
ENTIRE EROSION SHIELD
(a) Limits 1 X X X X X X X X X X X - X X X X X X
2. NICKEL EROSION SHIELD - GOUGE
- FOR THE ENTIRE EROSION
SHIELD
(b) Limits 2 - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3. NICKEL EROSION SHIELD - AREA
MISSING ALONG THE TRAILING
EDGE OF THE EROSION SHIELD
SHIELD
4. NICKEL EROSION SHIELD -
DEBOND - FOR ALL AREAS THAT
ARE NOT COVERED
BY AN EXTERNAL DE-ICE OR
ANTI-ICING BOOT
CHORDWISE CRACK
- FOR ALL AREAS THAT ARE NOT
COVERED BY AN EXTERNAL
DE-ICE OR ANTI-ICING BOOT
LENGTHWISE CRACKS
Damage Types by Blade Model (Types 1 thru 6)

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N( )8301( )
N( )8302( )
NC8834( )
( )75A01-2( )
L76A01X( )
H79A06X( )
N76M05CX( )
108MH92
138MH91
NC10245( )
NC10320( )
78D01( )
76C03( )
(J)NC10904( )
JNC10905( )
DAMAGE TYPE
1. NICKEL EROSION SHIELD - MINOR

DEFORMATION - FOR THE
ENTIRE EROSION SHIELD
(a) Limits 1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
SHIELD
(a) Limits 1 X X - X X X X X X X X X X -
(b) Limits 2 X - - - - - X X
3. NICKEL EROSION SHIELD - AREA
MISSING ALONG THE TRAILING
EDGE OF THE EROSION SHIELD
SHIELD
DEBOND - FOR ALL AREAS THAT
ARE NOT COVERED
ANTI-ICING BOOT
CHORDWISE CRACK
LENGTHWISE CRACKS


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170
N7605(B,K)( )
N7605C(B,K)( )
( )7690( )
7890K
N( )7893( )
B7421( )
E8190K
E9193(B,K)
NC9208( )
M10083(K)
A10460(E)(K)
LM10585(A)(B,K)+4
LM10585(A)N(B,K)+4
M10877K
E10950P(C)(B,K)
E11990K
E12902K
E13890K
DAMAGE TYPE

DEBONDS BOUNDED BY A
LENGTHWISE CRACK - FOR ALL
AREAS THAT ARE COVERED
ANTI-ICING BOOT
DEBONDS - FOR ALL AREAS
THAT ARE COVERED BY
AN EXTERNAL DE-ICE OR
ANTI-ICING BOOT
DEBONDS BOUNDED BY TWO
CHORDWISE CRACKS
- FOR ALL AREAS THAT ARE
10. STAINLESS STEEL EROSION
SHIELD - CHORDWISE CRACK
- FOR ALL AREAS OF THE
EROSION SHIELD
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - - - -
SHIELD - MINOR DEFORMATIONS
EROSION SHIELD
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - - - -


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170
N( )8301( )
N( )8302( )
NC8834( )
( )75A01-2( )
L76A01X( )
H79A06X( )
N76M05CX( )
108MH92
138MH91
NC10245( )
NC10320( )
78D01( )
76C03( )
(J)NC10904( )
JNC10905( )
DAMAGE TYPE

DEBONDS BOUNDED BY A
LENGTHWISE CRACK - FOR ALL
AREAS THAT ARE COVERED
ANTI-ICING BOOT
DEBONDS - FOR ALL AREAS
THAT ARE COVERED BY
AN EXTERNAL DE-ICE OR
ANTI-ICING BOOT
DEBONDS BOUNDED BY TWO
CHORDWISE CRACKS
- FOR ALL AREAS THAT ARE
SHIELD - CHORDWISE CRACK
EROSION SHIELD
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SHIELD - MINOR DEFORMATIONS
EROSION SHIELD
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -


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170
N7605(B,K)( )
N7605C(B,K)( )
( )7690( )
7890K
N( )7893( )
B7421( )
E8190K
E9193(B,K)
NC9208( )
M10083(K)
A10460(E)(K)
LM10585(A)(B,K)+4
LM10585(A)N(B,K)+4
M10877K
E10950P(C)(B,K)
E11990K
E12902K
E13890K
DAMAGE TYPE

SHIELD - GOUGE
EROSION SHIELD
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - - - -
SHIELD - DEBOND - FOR AREAS
OF THE EROSION SHIELD THAT
ARE NOT FASTENED WITH
SCREWS OR RIVETS
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - - - -
SHIELD - CADMIUM SCREW
CORROSION - FOR AREAS OF
THE EROSION SHIELD THAT ARE
FASTENED WITH SCREWS OR
RIVETS
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - - - -
15. BLADE CUFF - NICKS,
SCRATCHES, AND GOUGES -
FOR THE ENTIRE BLADE CUFF
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - X X - - - - -
16. BLADE CUFF - DEPRESSION
- FOR THE ENTIRE BLADE CUFF
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - X X - - - - -
17. BLADE CUFF - DELAMINATION
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - X X - - - - -


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170
N( )8301( )
N( )8302( )
NC8834( )
( )75A01-2( )
L76A01X( )
H79A06X( )
N76M05CX( )
108MH92
138MH91
NC10245( )
NC10320( )
78D01( )
76C03( )
(J)NC10904( )
JNC10905( )
DAMAGE TYPE

SHIELD - GOUGE
EROSION SHIELD
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SHIELD - DEBOND - FOR AREAS
OF THE EROSION SHIELD THAT
ARE NOT FASTENED WITH
SCREWS OR RIVETS
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SHIELD - CADMIUM SCREW
CORROSION - FOR AREAS OF
THE EROSION SHIELD THAT ARE
FASTENED WITH SCREWS OR
RIVETS
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
15. BLADE CUFF - NICKS,
SCRATCHES, AND GOUGES -
FOR THE ENTIRE BLADE CUFF
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -


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170
N7605(B,K)( )
N7605C(B,K)( )
( )7690( )
7890K
N( )7893( )
B7421( )
E8190K
E9193(B,K)
NC9208( )
M10083(K)
A10460(E)(K)
LM10585(A)(B,K)+4
LM10585(A)N(B,K)+4
M10877K
E10950P(C)(B,K)
E11990K
E12902K
E13890K
DAMAGE TYPE
18. BLADE CUFF - CRACKS

- FOR THE AREA AT THE ROOT
END OF THE BLADE CUFF
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - X X - - - - -
19. BLADE CUFF - CRACKS IN THE
CUFF
- FOR THE OUTBOARD AREA
WHERE THE BLADE CUFF
MEETS THE BLADE
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - X X - - - - -
- FOR THE AREAS OTHER THAN
THE ROOT END OF THE BLADE
CUFF AND WHERE THE CUFF
MEETS THE BLADE
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - X X - - - - -
21. GOUGE OR LOSS OF
COMPOSITE MATERIAL
- OUTBOARD REGION OF THE
BLADE
(a) Limits 1 - X X X - X X - X X X X X X X X X X
(b) Limits 2 X - - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - -
COMPOSITE MATERIAL
- TRAILING EDGE FOAM AND
LEADING EDGE FOAM REGIONS
OF THE BLADE
(a) Limits 1 X - - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(b) Limits 2 - X - - - - - X - - - - - - - - -


Rev. 1 Oct/14
170
N( )8301( )
N( )8302( )
NC8834( )
( )75A01-2( )
L76A01X( )
H79A06X( )
N76M05CX( )
108MH92
138MH91
NC10245( )
NC10320( )
78D01( )
76C03( )
(J)NC10904( )
JNC10905( )
DAMAGE TYPE

- FOR THE AREA AT THE ROOT
END OF THE BLADE CUFF
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
19. BLADE CUFF - CRACKS IN THE
CUFF
- FOR THE OUTBOARD AREA
WHERE THE BLADE CUFF
MEETS THE BLADE
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- FOR THE AREAS OTHER THAN
THE ROOT END OF THE BLADE
CUFF AND WHERE THE CUFF
MEETS THE BLADE
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
COMPOSITE MATERIAL
BLADE
(b) Limits 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
COMPOSITE MATERIAL
OF THE BLADE
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(b) Limits 2 X X X X X X X - - X X X X X X


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170
N7605(B,K)( )
N7605C(B,K)( )
( )7690( )
7890K
N( )7893( )
B7421( )
E8190K
E9193(B,K)
NC9208( )
M10083(K)
A10460(E)(K)
LM10585(A)(B,K)+4
LM10585(A)N(B,K)+4
M10877K
E10950P(C)(B,K)
E11990K
E12902K
E13890K
DAMAGE TYPE

COMPOSITE MATERIAL
- INBOARD REGION OF THE
BLADE
(a) Limits 1 X X - - X - - X X - - - - - - - - X
(b) Limits 2 - - X X - X X - - X X X X X X X X -
24. DELAMINATION
BLADE THAT IS NOT COVERED
BY EROSION SCREEN
(a) Limits 1 - X X X - X X - X X X X X X X X X X
(b) Limits 2 X - - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - -
25. DELAMINATION
BLADE THAT IS COVERED BY
EROSION SCREEN
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - X - X - - - - X - - -
26. DELAMINATION
OF THE BLADE
(a) Limits 1 X - - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(b) Limits 2 - X - - - - - - X - - - - - - - - -
27. DELAMINATION
BLADE
(a) Limits 1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X


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N( )8301( )
N( )8302( )
NC8834( )
( )75A01-2( )
L76A01X( )
H79A06X( )
N76M05CX( )
108MH92
138MH91
NC10245( )
NC10320( )
78D01( )
76C03( )
(J)NC10904( )
JNC10905( )
DAMAGE TYPE

COMPOSITE MATERIAL
BLADE
(b) Limits 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
24. DELAMINATION
BLADE THAT IS NOT COVERED
BY EROSION SCREEN
(a) Limits 1 X X X X X X X X - X X X X X X
(b) Limits 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
25. DELAMINATION
BLADE THAT IS COVERED BY
EROSION SCREEN
(a) Limits 1 - - X - - - - X X X X X - X X
26. DELAMINATION
OF THE BLADE
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
27. DELAMINATION
BLADE


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170
N7605(B,K)( )
N7605C(B,K)( )
( )7690( )
7890K
N( )7893( )
B7421( )
E8190K
E9193(B,K)
NC9208( )
M10083(K)
A10460(E)(K)
LM10585(A)(B,K)+4
LM10585(A)N(B,K)+4
M10877K
E10950P(C)(B,K)
E11990K
E12902K
E13890K
DAMAGE TYPE
28. SPLIT TRAILING EDGE
- TIP AND TRAILING EDGE
REGION OF THE BLADE
(a) Limits 1 - X X X - X X - X X X X X X - X X -
(b) Limits 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - -
(c) Limits 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X
(d) Limits 4 X - - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- INBOARD REGION
(a) Limits 1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
(b) Limits 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - -
30. CRUSHED OR CRACKED
TRAILING EDGE
- INBOARD REGION
OF THE BLADE
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - -
(b) Limits 2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X - X X X
TRAILING EDGE
- OUTBOARD AND TIP REGIONS
OF THE BLADE
(a) Limits 1 X - X X X X X - - X X X X X - X X -
(b) Limits 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - -
(c) Limits 3 - X - - - - - - X - - - - - - - - X
(d) Limits 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TRAILING EDGE
- TRAILING EDGE FOAM REGION
(a) Limits 1 X - - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(b) Limits 2 - X - - - - - - X - - - - - - - - -


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170
N( )8301( )
N( )8302( )
NC8834( )
( )75A01-2( )
L76A01X( )
H79A06X( )
N76M05CX( )
108MH92
138MH91
NC10245( )
NC10320( )
78D01( )
76C03( )
(J)NC10904( )
JNC10905( )
DAMAGE TYPE
- TIP AND TRAILING EDGE
REGION OF THE BLADE
(a) Limits 1 - - X - - - X X X X X - - X X
(b) Limits 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(c) Limits 3 X X - X X X - - - - - X X - -
(d) Limits 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- INBOARD REGION
(b) Limits 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TRAILING EDGE
- INBOARD REGION
OF THE BLADE
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(b) Limits 2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
TRAILING EDGE
- OUTBOARD AND TIP REGIONS
OF THE BLADE
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(b) Limits 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(c) Limits 3 - - X - - - X X X X X - - X X
(d) Limits 4 X X - X X X - - - - - X X - -
TRAILING EDGE
- TRAILING EDGE FOAM REGION
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -


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N7605(B,K)( )
N7605C(B,K)( )
( )7690( )
7890K
N( )7893( )
B7421( )
E8190K
E9193(B,K)
NC9208( )
M10083(K)
A10460(E)(K)
LM10585(A)(B,K)+4
LM10585(A)N(B,K)+4
M10877K
E10950P(C)(B,K)
E11990K
E12902K
E13890K
DAMAGE TYPE
33. PAINT EROSION
- FOR THE ENTIRE BLADE
(b) Limits 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(c) Limits 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
34. LOSS OF PAINT AND/OR FILLER
MATERIAL
- FOR THE EROSION SHIELD
ONLY
(a) Limits 1 X X - - X - - - X - - - - - - - - -
35. MISSING EXPANDED FOIL MESH
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X
(b) Limits 2 X - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - -
36. MISSING EROSION SCREEN
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - X - - - - X - - -
37. DE-ICE OR ANTI-ICING BOOT
- DAMAGE, WEAR, DEBOND
38. TERMINAL MOUNT STRAP
- DEBOND AND WRINKLE
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X


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170
N( )8301( )
N( )8302( )
NC8834( )
( )75A01-2( )
L76A01X( )
H79A06X( )
N76M05CX( )
108MH92
138MH91
NC10245( )
NC10320( )
78D01( )
76C03( )
(J)NC10904( )
JNC10905( )
DAMAGE TYPE
33. PAINT EROSION
(a) Limits 1 X X X X X - X - - X X X X X X
(b) Limits 2 - - - - - X - - - - - - - - -
(c) Limits 3 - - - - - - - X X - - - - - -
34. LOSS OF PAINT AND/OR FILLER
MATERIAL
- FOR THE EROSION SHIELD
ONLY
(a) Limits 1 X X X X X - X - - X X X X X X
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(b) Limits 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
(a) Limits 1 - - X - - - - X X X X X - X X
(a) Limits 1 X X X X X X X - - X X X X X X
(a) Limits 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -


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REPAIR LIMITS - CONTENTS
1. Definitions................................................................................................................. 3-5
A. Airworthy/Unairworthy Damage.......................................................................... 3-5
B. Operable/Inoperable Damage............................................................................. 3-5
C. Minor/Major Repair.............................................................................................. 3-6
2. Repair Limits............................................................................................................. 3-6
A. Repair Limits by Damage Type........................................................................... 3-6
LIST OF TABLES
Repair Limits by Damage Type.........................................................Table 3-1.............. 3-6

1. Nickel Erosion Shield - Minor Deformation - For the Entire Erosion Shield
(a) Limits 1.......................................................................................................... 3-6
2. Nickel Erosion Shield - Gouge - For the Entire Erosion Shield
(a) Limits 1.......................................................................................................... 3-7
(b) Limits 2.......................................................................................................... 3-8
3. Nickel Erosion Shield - Area Missing Along the Trailing Edge of the
Erosion Shield - For the Entire Erosion Shield
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-11
4. Nickel Erosion Shield - Debond - For All Areas That Are Not Covered
by External De-ice or Anti-icing Boot
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-13
5. Nickel Erosion Shield - Chordwise Crack - For All Areas That Are Not
Covered by External De-ice or Anti-icing Boot
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-14
6. Nickel Erosion Shield - Lengthwise Cracks - For All Areas That Are Not
Covered by an External De-ice or Anti-icing Boot
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-15
7. Nickel Erosion Shield - Debonds Bounded by a Lengthwise Crack -
For All Areas That Are Covered by an External De-ice or Anti-icing Boot
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-17
8. Nickel Erosion Shield - Debonds - For All Areas That Are Covered by an
External De-ice or Anti-icing Boot
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-18
9. Nickel Erosion Shield - Debonds Bounded by Two Chordwise Cracks -
For All Areas That Are Covered by an External De-ice or Anti-icing Boot
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-19
10. Stainless Steel Erosion Shield - Chordwise Crack -
For All Areas of the Erosion Shield
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-21
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11. Stainless Steel Erosion Shield - Minor Deformations -

(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-22
12. Stainless Steel Erosion Shield - Gouge -
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-23
13. Stainless Steel Erosion Shield - Debond - For Areas of the Erosion Shield
That Are Not Fastened with Screws or Rivets
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-25
14. Stainless Steel Erosion Shield - Cadmium Screw Corrosion -
For Areas of the Erosion Shield That Are Fastened with Screws or Rivets
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-26
15. Blade Cuff - Nicks, Scratches, and Gouges - For the Entire Blade Cuff
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-29
16. Blade Cuff - Depression - For the Entire Blade Cuff
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-30
17. Blade Cuff - Delamination - For the Entire Blade Cuff
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-31
18. Blade Cuff - Cracks - For the Area at the Root End of the Blade Cuff
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-33
19. Blade Cuff - Cracks in the Cuff -
For the Outboard Area Where the Blade Cuff Meets the Blade
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-35
20. Blade Cuff - Cracks - For the Areas Other Than the Root End of the
Blade Cuff and Where the Cuff Meets the Blade
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-36
21. Gouge or Loss of Composite Material - Outboard Region of the Blade
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-37
(b) Limits 2........................................................................................................ 3-38
22. Gouge or Loss of Composite Material -
Trailing Edge Foam and Leading Edge Foam Regions
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-39
(b) Limits 2........................................................................................................ 3-40
23. Gouge or Loss of Composite Material - Inboard Region of the Blade
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-41
(b) Limits 2........................................................................................................ 3-42
24. Delamination -
Outboard Region of the Blade That Is Not Covered by Erosion Screen
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-43
(b) Limits 2........................................................................................................ 3-44
25. Delamination -
Outboard Region of the Blade That Is Covered by Erosion Screen
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-45
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26. Delamination -
Trailing Edge Foam and Leading Edge Foam Regions of the Blade
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-46
(b) Limits 2........................................................................................................ 3-47
27. Delamination - Inboard Region of the Blade
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-48
28. Split Trailing Edge - Tip and Trailing Edge Region of the Blade
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-49
(b) Limits 2........................................................................................................ 3-50
(c) Limits 3........................................................................................................ 3-51
(d) Limits 4........................................................................................................ 3-52
29. Split Trailing Edge - Inboard Region of the Blade
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-53
(b) Limits 2........................................................................................................ 3-54
30. Crushed or Cracked Trailing Edge - Inboard Region of the Blade
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-55
(b) Limits 2........................................................................................................ 3-56
31. Crushed or Cracked Trailing Edge -
Outboard and Tip Regions of the Blade
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-57
(b) Limits 2........................................................................................................ 3-58
(c) Limits 3........................................................................................................ 3-59
(d) Limits 4........................................................................................................ 3-60
32. Crushed or Cracked Trailing Edge -
Trailing Edge Foam Region of the Blade
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-61
(b) Limits 2........................................................................................................ 3-62
33. Paint Erosion - For the Entire Blade
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-63
(b) Limits 2........................................................................................................ 3-64
(c) Limits 3..................................................................................................... 3-64.1
34. Loss of Paint and/or Filler Material - For the Erosion Shield Only
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-65
35. Missing Expanded Foil Mesh
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-66
(b) Limits 2........................................................................................................ 3-67
36. Missing Erosion Screen
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-68
37. De-ice or Anti-icing Boot - Damage, Wear, Debond
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-69
38. Terminal Mount Strap - Debond and Wrinkle
(a) Limits 1........................................................................................................ 3-70
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LIST OF FIGURES
Interpretation of Erosion Shield Damage.............................................. Figure 3-1............ 3-10

Missing Portions of Nickel Erosion Shield (Trail Side)
and Typical Cracks........................................................................... Figure 3-2............ 3-10
Measuring Lengthwise Crack................................................................ Figure 3-3............ 3-12
Acceptable Erosion Shield Debond,
Non-acceptable Crack Location....................................................... Figure 3-4............ 3-12
Debonds in Excess of Allowable Limits................................................. Figure 3-5............ 3-16
Airworthy Debond Limits for Stainless Steel Erosion Shields............... Figure 3-6............ 3-24
Blade Cuff.............................................................................................. Figure 3-7............ 3-28
Cracks at the Root End of the Blade Cuff.............................................. Figure 3-8............ 3-32
Cracks in the Area Where the Cuff Meets the Blade............................. Figure 3-9............ 3-34
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1. Definitions
A. Airworthy/Unairworthy Damage
(1) Airworthy damage is a specific condition to a blade installed on an aviation
product that is within the airworthy damage limits as specified in Table 3-1 in
this chapter.
(a) Airworthy damage does not affect the safety or flight characteristics of the
propeller and conforms to its type design.
(b) Damage that is within the airworthy limits does not require repair before
further flight, but should be repaired as soon as posible to prevent
degradation of the damage.
(2) Unairworthy damage is a specific condition to a blade installed on an aviation
product that exceeds the airworthy damage limits as specified in Table 3-1 in
this chapter.
(a) Unairworthy damage can affect the safety or flight characteristics of the
propeller and does not conform to its type design.
(b) This condition makes the component unairworthy, requiring appropriate
corrective action to repair or remove it from service, as applicable.
B. Operable/Inoperable Damage
(1) Operable damage is a specific condition to a blade installed on a non-aviation
product that does not affect the safety or operational characteristics of the
propeller blade.
(a) For a blade that is used on a non-aviation application, all references in this
manual to airworthy damage apply to operable damage.
(b) Although a blade may continue in service with operable damage, this
type of damage should be repaired at the earliest practical time to prevent
the damage from progressing to a condition that could require a more
extensive repair to the blade.
(2) Inoperable damage is a specific condition to a blade installed on non-aviation
product that exceeds the airworthy damage limits as specified in Table 3-1.
(a) Inoperable damage can affect the safety or operational characteristics of
the propeller and does not conform to its type design.
(b) This condition makes the component inoperable, requiring appropriate
corrective action to repair or remove it from service, as applicable.

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170
C. Minor/Major Repair
(1) Minor repair is that which may be done safely in the field by a certified aircraft
mechanic.
(2) Major repair work is that which exceeds the minor repair limits as specified in
Table 3-1 in this chapter.
2. Repair Limits

A. Repair Limits by Damage Type (Refer to Table 3-1)
CAUTION: REFER TO TABLE 2-1 IN THE DAMAGE EVALUATION CHAPTER OF THIS

MANUAL FOR THE APPLICABLE DAMAGE TYPE AND REPAIR LIMITS BY BLADE
MODEL. REFER TO THIS TABLE FOR THE AIRWORTHY AND MINOR REPAIR
LIMITS FOR EACH DAMAGE TYPE.
1. NICKEL EROSION SHIELD - MINOR DEFORMATION
- FOR THE ENTIRE EROSION SHIELD
LIMITS AIRWORTHY DAMAGE MINOR REPAIR
DESIGNATION LIMITS INSTRUCTIONS
(a) LIMITS 1 Erosion shield deformations caused Minor repair is not authorized.
by impact damage or erosion that Major repair may be permitted,
does not penetrate through the shield refer to the NOTE at the bottom of this
is permitted. page.
Erosion shield deformations caused

by impact or erosion that have
penetrated the erosion shield are
airworthy if any related crack, gouge,
and debond does not exceed the
airworthy limits specified for each
condition in this table.
NOTE: FOR PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM MAJOR REPAIR,

REFER TO THE INTRODUCTION CHAPTER OF THIS SERVICE MANUAL.
Repair Limits by Damage Type
Table 3-1

Rev. 6 Nov/16
170

(a) LIMITS 1 Exposed foam is not permitted. The The maximum permitted total
maximum permitted total accumulated accumulated area of gouges through
area of gouges through the erosion the erosion shield is 0.25 sq. inch
shield is 0.25 sq. inch (161.2 sq. mm). (161.2 sq. mm). The maximum
The maximum permitted depth of permitted depth of damage to the
damage to the blade surface below blade surface below the erosion shield
the erosion shield is 0.020 inch is 0.020 inch (0.50 mm). Repair in
(0.50 mm). accordance with section 2.B. "Gouge"
NOTE: This is two layers of composite in the Minor Repair chapter of this
material. manual. An erosion shield repaired
Damage cannot be permanently within this limit must be replaced at
repaired without replacement of the overhaul. Major repair may be permitted,
erosion shield, but within these limits, refer to the NOTE at the bottom of this
does not make the blade unairworthy. page.


Table 3-1 - continued
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- FOR THE ENTIRE EROSION SHIELD - CONTINUED
(b) LIMITS 2 A gouge through the erosion shield to Minor repair is not authorized.
the blade surface below the erosion Major repair may be permitted,
shield is not permitted. refer to the NOTE at the bottom of this
page.


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Chordwise
Full width crack Lengthwise
Face
FACE Side
SIDE OFof Blade
BLADE Trailing edge of erosion
shield on face side
Center line of
leading edge of the blade
CamberSIDE
CAMBER SideOF
ofBLADE
Blade Trailing edge of erosion
shield on camber side
When calculating the area of damage and the proximity to other damage, look at the erosion shield
as a two dimensional shape, as if it were unfolded and spread flat where the face and camber sides
APS6041
of the blade could be viewed at the same time.
Interpretation of Erosion Shield Damage

Figure 3-1
Typical Chordwise Crack
Typical Lengthwise Crack

0.25 inch (6.3 mm) maximum
APS903A
Missing Portions of Nickel Erosion Shield (Trail Side) and Typical Cracks
Figure 3-2
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3. NICKEL EROSION SHIELD - AREA MISSING ALONG THE TRAILING EDGE OF THE EROSION SHIELD
REFER TO FIGURE 3-1 AND FIGURE 3-2

(a) LIMITS 1 Pieces of material from the trailing An area missing along the trailing edge
edge of the erosion shield may of the erosion shield that is
be missing because of erosion or within the airworthy damage limits
sanding performed during the erosion may be repaired in accordance with
shield installation procedure. The section 2.C. "Missing Area of Trail Side
missing area must be no farther or Inboard End" in the Minor Repair
than 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) from the chapter of this manual. Major repair may
trailing edge of the erosion shield. be permitted, refer to the NOTE at the
Refer to Figure 3-2 for an example of bottom of this page.
permitted missing material. Damage
cannot be permanently repaired
without replacement of the erosion
shield, but within these limits, does
not make the blade unairworthy.


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Measurement of lengthwise crack
"Lengthwise crack" refers only to the length of the crack. To determine the length, measure parallel
W10001
to the pitch axis of the blade from the most inboard location to the most outboard location.
Measuring Lengthwise Crack

Figure 3-3
Area of debond, in Bounded area of crack

the bounded area that
is within maximum
permitted limits
FACE
CAMBER
These two cracks are in violation of being within

the same linear length. Note that the cracks are on
opposite sides of the blade.
APS6042
NOTE: The bounded area of a crack extends to both edges of the erosion shield.
Acceptable Erosion Shield Debond, Non-acceptable Crack Location

Figure 3-4
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4. NICKEL EROSION SHIELD - DEBOND
- FOR ALL AREAS THAT ARE NOT COVERED BY AN EXTERNAL DE-ICE OR ANTI-ICING BOOT
REFER TO FIGURE 3-1

(a) LIMITS 1 A maximum of 20% of the erosion A debond that is within the airworthy
shield may be debonded in any damage limits and is no farther than
6 inch (153 mm) length of the erosion 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) from the trailing
shield. edge may be repaired in accordance
with section 2.A. "Debond Extending to
the Trailing Edge and/or a Crack" in the
Minor Repair chapter of this manual.
Major repair may be permitted, refer to
the NOTE at the bottom of this page.



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170

5. NICKEL EROSION SHIELD - CHORDWISE CRACK
REFER TO FIGURE 3-1

(a) LIMITS 1 Two full width, chordwise cracks may Minor repair is not authorized.
not be within 6.0 inches (153 mm) of Major repair may be permitted,
each other. A full width, chordwise refer to the NOTE at the bottom of
crack may not be within 6.0 inches this page.
(153 mm) of the blade tip. A full width,
chordwise crack may not be within
1.0 inch (25 mm) of the outboard end
of the de-ice or anti-icing boot.
A full width chordwise crack may not
be within 6.0 inches (153 mm) of the
inboard end of the erosion shield.
For a full width, chordwise crack that
is in an area from 1.0 inch (25 mm) to
6.0 inches (153 mm) outboard of
the end of the de-ice or anti-icing
boot, the maximum permitted area
of debond is 20% and the area of
debond must not extend under the
de-ice or anti-icing boot.


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170

6. NICKEL EROSION SHIELD - LENGTHWISE CRACKS
REFER TO FIGURE 3-1, FIGURE 3-3, AND FIGURE 3-4

(a) LIMITS 1 The maximum permitted length of Minor repair is not authorized.
a crack is 2.0 inches (50 mm). Two Major repair may be permitted,
lengthwise cracks may not be within refer to the NOTE at the bottom of
the same linear length on the erosion this page.
shield. This includes cracks on
opposite sides of the blade.
Refer to Figure 3-4 for an example of a
violation of this limit.


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Debond that does not extend

to an edge or a crack Bounded area of crack
Face
Camber
Debonds in bounded area
Debond that does extend to exceed the permitted limits
an edge or a crack
APS6043
Debonds in Excess of Allowable Limits

Figure 3-5
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7. NICKEL EROSION SHIELD - DEBONDS BOUNDED BY A LENGTHWISE CRACK
- FOR ALL AREAS THAT ARE COVERED BY AN EXTERNAL DE-ICE OR ANTI-ICING BOOT
REFER TO FIGURE 3-1, FIGURE 3-4, AND FIGURE 3-5

(a) LIMITS 1 In the area bounded by a lengthwise For a debond that extends to the edge
crack and the trailing edge of or a crack, there is no limit to the size
the erosion shield, the maximum of the repair attempted. Repair in
permitted area that may be debonded accordance with section 2.A. "Debond
is 40%. Refer to Figure 3-4 for an Extending to the Trailing Edge and/or
example of a debond that is within the a Crack" in the Minor Repair chapter
permitted limits. Refer to Figure 3-5 for of this manual. Major repair may be
an example of a debond that is greater permitted, refer to the NOTE at the
than the permitted limits. bottom of this page.
NOTE: For crack limits, refer to the
applicable section in this table.


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8. NICKEL EROSION SHIELD - DEBONDS
REFER TO FIGURE 3-1

(a) LIMITS 1 A maximum of 40% of the erosion For a debond that extends to the edge
shield may be debonded in any or a crack, there is no limit to the size
6 inch length (153 mm) section of the of the repair attempted. Repair in
erosion shield. accordance with section 2.A. "Debond
Extending to the Trailing Edge and/or
a Crack" in the Minor Repair chapter
of this manual. Major repair may be
permitted, refer to the NOTE at the
bottom of this page.


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9. NICKEL EROSION SHIELD - DEBONDS BOUNDED BY TWO CHORDWISE CRACKS
REFER TO FIGURE 3-1

(a) LIMITS 1 Any number of chordwise cracks are For a debond that extends to the edge
permitted, even full width, but in each or a crack, there is no limit to the size
area, bounded by chordwise cracks, of the repair attempted. Repair in
the maximum total area of debond is accordance with section 2.A. "Debond
40%. Extending to the Trailing Edge and/or
a Crack" in the Minor Repair chapter
NOTE: For crack limits,refer to the of this manual. Major repair may be
applicable section in this table. permitted, refer to the NOTE at the


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10. STAINLESS STEEL EROSION SHIELD - CHORDWISE CRACK
- FOR ALL AREAS OF THE EROSION SHIELD
(a) LIMITS 1 A screw hole or rivet hole with a Minor repair is not authorized.
chordwise crack extending from it Major repair may be permitted,
may not also have a lengthwise crack refer to the NOTE at the bottom of
extending from it. A chordwise crack this page.
must be separated from any other
chordwise crack by a minimum of
6.0 inches (153 mm). The maximum
permitted length of a lengthwise crack
is 2.0 inches (50 mm) and must not
connect two rivet or screw holes.


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11. STAINLESS STEEL EROSION SHIELD - MINOR DEFORMATIONS
(a) LIMITS 1 Deformed material not associated Minor repair is not authorized.
with a crack or missing material less Major repair may be permitted,
than 10% of the leading edge radius refer to the NOTE at the bottom of
or no more than 0.080 inch (2.03 mm) this page.
deep because of impact damage or
erosion.


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12. STAINLESS STEEL EROSION SHIELD - GOUGE
REFER TO FIGURE 3-1

(a) LIMITS 1 The maximum permitted depth of a Repair within the Airworthy Damage
gouge is 0.125 inch (3.17 mm). The Limits in accordance with section
maximum permitted length of a gouge 2.B. "Gouge" in the Minor Repair chapter
is 0.5 inch (12 mm). The maximum of this manual. Major repair may be
permitted area of a gouge is permitted, refer to the NOTE at the
0.25 sq. inch (161.2 sq. mm). bottom of this page.


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Limits for a Debond Not Extending to the Leading Edge
Maximum area of debond is

3.5 sq. inches (2258 sq. mm)
6.0 inches (153 mm)
0.25 inch
(6.4 mm)
minimum
Additional Limits for a Debond on the Trailing Edge of the Erosion Shield
Maximum Permitted Length is

3.50 inches (88.9 mm)
Minimum of
0.25 inch
(6.4 mm)
BPS-015
Airworthy Debond Limits for Stainless Steel Erosion Shields

Figure 3-6
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13. STAINLESS STEEL EROSION SHIELD - DEBOND
- FOR AREAS OF THE EROSION SHIELD THAT ARE NOT FASTENED WITH SCREWS OR RIVETS

(a) LIMITS 1 For a debond not extending to the If the debond is within the Airworthy
leading edge, the maximum length of Damage Limits, repair in accordance
a debond that is on the trailing edge is with section 2.D. "Debond" in the Minor
3.50 inches (88.9 mm). A debond must Repair chapter of this manual.
be a minimum of 0.25 inch (6.4 mm) Major repair may be permitted, refer to
from the trailing edge. The maximum the NOTE at the bottom of this page.
permitted area of a debond is
3.5 square inches (2258 sq. mm). A
debond must be separated from any
other debond area on the same blade
surface by a minimum of 6.0 inches
(153 mm). The maximum permitted
total accumulated area of all debonds is
10.0 square inches (6451 sq. mm).


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14. STAINLESS STEEL EROSION SHIELD - CADMIUM SCREW CORROSION
- FOR AREAS OF THE EROSION SHIELD THAT ARE FASTENED WITH SCREWS OR RIVETS
REFER TO FIGURE 3-1

(a) LIMITS 1 The maximum permitted depth of pitting Repair within the Airworthy Damage
is 0.010 inch (0.25 mm). Limits in accordance with section
2.E. "Corroded Cadmium-Plated Screw"
in the Minor Repair chapter of this
manual. Major repair may be permitted,
refer to the NOTE at the bottom of
this page.


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Blade Cuff
APS0313A
Blade Cuff
Figure 3-7
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15. BLADE CUFF - NICKS, SCRATCHES, AND GOUGES
REFER TO FIGURE 3-7

(a) LIMITS 1 A nick, scratch, or gouge that is not Repair within the limits given for the
associated with a debond and does repair procedure in accordance with
not expose the foam is permitted. section 3.B. "Nick, Scratch, Gouge,
Crack, or Delamination" in the Minor
Repair chapter of this manual.
Major repair may be permitted,
this page.


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REFER TO FIGURE 3-7

(a) LIMITS 1 The maximum permitted area of a Minor repair is not authorized.
depression is 1.0 square inch Major repair may be permitted,
(645 sq. mm). The maximum permitted refer to the NOTE at the bottom of
depth of a depression is 0.25 inch this page.
(6.3 mm). A depression that is
associated with a delamination is not
permitted.


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REFER TO FIGURE 3-7

(a) LIMITS 1 The maximum permitted area of a Repair within the limits given for the
delamination is 2.0 square inches repair procedure in accordance with
(1290 sq. mm). section 3.B. "Nick, Scratch, Gouge,
Crack, or Delamination" in the Minor
this page.


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Blade Cuff
Cracks at the Root End of the Blade Cuff
APS0313A
Cracks at the Root End of the Blade Cuff

Figure 3-8
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- FOR THE AREA AT THE ROOT END OF THE BLADE CUFF
REFER TO FIGURE 3-8

(a) LIMITS 1 Cracks at the root end of the blade For repair procedures, refer to
cuff are airworthy, but should be section 3.A. "Cracks at the Root End
sealed to protect the foam from of the Blade Cuff" in the Minor Repair
contamination until time of overhaul chapter of this manual. Major repair may
when the crack is permanently be permitted, refer to the NOTE at the
repaired. bottom of this page.


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Area Where the Blade Cuff

Meets the Blade Erosion Shield
Blade Cuff
3 inch (76 mm)
APS0805A
Cracks in the Area Where the Cuff Meets the Blade

Figure 3-9
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19. BLADE CUFF - CRACKS IN THE CUFF
- FOR THE OUTBOARD AREA WHERE THE BLADE CUFF MEETS THE BLADE

(a) LIMITS 1 Cracks in the cuff where the blade Cracks where the blade cuff meets
cuff meets the blade must be within the blade that are within the limits for
the limit shown in Figure 3-9. minor repair shown in Figure 3-9 may
be repaired in accordance with section
3.B. "Nick, Scratch, Gouge, Crack,
or Delamination" in the Minor Repair
chapter of this manual. Major repair may
be permitted, refer to the NOTE at the


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- FOR THE AREAS OTHER THAN THE ROOT END OF THE BLADE CUFF
AND WHERE THE CUFF MEETS THE BLADE
REFER TO FIGURE 3-7

(a) LIMITS 1 The maximum number of cracks A crack that is within the airworthy
permitted is two (2). The maximum damage limits may be repaired in
permitted length of a crack is accordance with section
3.0 inches (76 mm). For a blade 3.B. "Nick, Scratch, Gouge, Crack,
cuff that does not have a de-ice boot, or Delamination" in the Minor Repair
there may not be a crack within chapter of this manual.
2.0 inches (50 mm) of the leading Major repair may be permitted,
edge. A crack must not expose the refer to the NOTE at the bottom of
foam. Cracks parallel to the leading this page.
edge totaling less than 6.0 inches
(152 mm) in length and that do not
extend beyond the inboard edge of
the de-ice boot are airworthy, but
must be repaired at overhaul.


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21. GOUGE OR LOSS OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL
- OUTBOARD REGION OF THE BLADE
(a) LIMITS 1 The maximum permitted diameter or The maximum permitted area of a gouge
equivalent area (0.20 sq. inch or or loss of composite material is
NOTE: Do not include 129 sq. mm) of a gouge or loss of 2.0 sq. inches (1290 sq. mm).
paint when material is 0.500 inch (12.70 mm). The The maximum permitted depth of a
measuring maximum permitted length of a gouge gouge or loss of composite material
the depth of a or loss of material is 2.5 inches is 0.020 inch (0.50 mm). Repair in
gouge or loss (63 mm). The maximum permitted accordance with section 4.A. "Gouge,
of composite depth of a gouge or loss of material is Delamination, or Loss of Composite
material. 0.020 inch (0.50 mm). Material" in the Minor Repair chapter


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- OUTBOARD REGION OF THE BLADE - CONTINUED
(b) LIMITS 2 The maximum permitted diameter or For a gouge or loss of composite
equivalent area (0.20 sq. inch or material that does not expose the
129 sq. mm) of a gouge or loss of carbon layer, repair in accordance with
NOTE: Do not include
material is 0.500 inch (12.70 mm). The section 5.C. "Gouges, Delaminations, or
paint when
maximum permitted length of a gouge Loss of Composite Material" in the Minor
measuring
or loss of material is 2.5 inches Repair chapter of this manual.
the depth of a
(63 mm). The maximum permitted For a gouge or loss of composite
gouge or loss
depth of a gouge or loss of material is material that does expose the carbon
of composite
0.020 inch (0.50 mm). layer, minor repair is not authorized.
material.
this page.


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- TRAILING EDGE FOAM AND LEADING EDGE FOAM REGIONS
(a) LIMITS 1 The maximum permitted diameter or Repair within the limits given for the
equivalent area of a gouge or loss repair procedure in accordance with
of composite material is 0.500 inch section 5.C. "Gouges, Delaminations, or
(12.70 mm).The maximum permitted Loss of Composite Material" in the Minor
paint when
length is 2.5 inch (63 mm). Repair chapter of this manual.
measuring
The maximum permitted depth is Major repair may be permitted,
the depth of a
0.020 inch (0.50 mm). Exposed foam refer to the NOTE at the bottom of
gouge or loss
or a delamination is not permitted. this page.
of composite
material.


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- TRAILING EDGE FOAM AND LEADING EDGE FOAM REGIONS - CONTINUED
(b) LIMITS 2 The maximum permitted diameter or Repair within the repair limits given for
equivalent area of a gouge or loss the repair procedure in accordance
of composite material is 0.500 inch with section 4.B. "Gouge, Delamination,
(12.70 mm).The maximum permitted or Loss of Composite Material in the
paint when
length is 2.5 inch (63 mm). Trailing Edge Foam and Leading Edge
measuring
The maximum permitted depth is Foam Regions" in the Minor Repair
the depth of a
0.020 inch (0.50 mm). Exposed foam chapter of this manual. Major repair may
gouge or loss
or a delamination is not permitted. be permitted, refer to the NOTE at the
of composite
material.


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- INBOARD REGION OF THE BLADE
(a) LIMITS 1 A gouge or loss of composite material Minor repair is not authorized.
on the inboard region of the blade is Major repair may be permitted,
unairworthy. Refer to Figure 1-2 thru refer to the NOTE at the bottom of
Figure 1-6 for specific region. this page.



Rev. 5 Aug/16
170

- INBOARD REGION OF THE BLADE - CONTINUED
(b) LIMITS 2 A gouge or loss of composite material Minor repair is not authorized.
on the inboard region of the blade is Major repair may be permitted,
NOTE: Do not include unairworthy. Refer to Figure 1-2 and refer to the NOTE at the bottom of
paint when Figure 1-3 for specific regions. this page.
measuring
the depth of a
gouge or loss
of composite
material.



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170

24. DELAMINATION
- OUTBOARD REGION OF THE BLADE THAT IS NOT COVERED BY EROSION SCREEN
(a) LIMITS 1 The maximum permitted area of Repair within the airworthy damage
delamination is 2.0 square inches limits in accordance with section
(1290 sq. mm). On a Kevlar® blade, a 4.A. "Gouge, Delamination, or Loss of
dark brown stain or black stain is not Composite Material" in the Minor Repair
permitted. chapter of this manual. Major repair may
be permitted, refer to the NOTE at the


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24. DELAMINATION
- OUTBOARD REGION OF THE BLADE THAT IS NOT COVERED BY EROSION SCREEN - CONT'D.
(b) LIMITS 2 The maximum permitted area of Repair within the limits given for the
delamination is 1.0 square inch repair procedure in accordance with
(645 sq. mm). section 5.C. "Gouges, Delaminations, or
Loss of Composite Material" in the Minor
this page.


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25. DELAMINATION
- OUTBOARD REGION OF THE BLADE THAT IS COVERED BY EROSION SCREEN
(a) LIMITS 1 The maximum permitted area of The maximum permitted area of
delamination is 2.0 square inches delamination is 0.5 square inch
(1290 sq. mm). On a Kevlar® blade, a (322 sq. mm) . Repair in accordance
dark brown stain or black stain is not with section 4.F. "Erosion Screen Repair"
permitted. in the Minor Repair chapter of this
refer to the NOTE at the bottom of this
page.


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26. DELAMINATION
- TRAILING EDGE FOAM AND LEADING EDGE FOAM REGIONS OF THE BLADE
(a) LIMITS 1 The maximum permitted area of Repair within the repair limits given for
delamination is 2.0 square inch the repair procedure in accordance with
(1290 sq. mm). A dark brown stain section 5.C. "Gouges, Delaminations, or
or a black stain is not permitted. The Loss Composite Material" in the Minor
delamination must not be associated Repair chapter in this manual. Major
with a crack, gouge, or other damage repair may be permitted, refer to the
to the composite material. NOTE at the bottom of this page.


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26. DELAMINATION
- TRAILING EDGE FOAM AND LEADING EDGE FOAM REGIONS OF THE BLADE - CONTINUED
(b) LIMITS 2 The maximum permitted area of Within the Airworthy Damage Limits,
delamination is 2.0 square inch repair in accordance with section
(1290 sq. mm). 4.B. "Gouge, Delamination, or Loss of
Composite Material in the Trailing Edge
Foam and Leading Edge Foam Regions"
page.


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27. DELAMINATION
(a) LIMITS 1 A delamination on the inboard region Minor repair is not authorized.
of the blade is unairworthy. Major repair may be permitted,
page.


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- TIP AND TRAILING EDGE REGION OF THE BLADE
(a) LIMITS 1 The maximum permitted depth of a Damage within the Airworthy Damage
split area is 0.5 inch (12 mm). Limits may be repaired in accordance
The maximum permitted length is with section 4.E. "Split Trailing Edge"
6.0 inches (152 mm). Damaged fibers in the Minor Repair chapter of this
or exposed foam are not permitted. manual. Major repair may be permitted,
page.


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- TIP AND TRAILING EDGE REGION OF THE BLADE - CONTINUED
(b) LIMITS 2 The maximum permitted depth of Damage within the Airworthy Damage
a split area is 0.75 inch (19 mm). Limits may be repaired in accordance
The maximum permitted length of with section 4.E. "Split Trailing Edge"
a split area is 8.0 inches (203 mm). in the Minor Repair chapter of this
Damaged fibers or exposed foam is manual. Major repair may be permitted,
not permitted. refer to the NOTE at the bottom of this
page.


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(c) LIMITS 3 The maximum permitted depth of a Damage within the Airworthy Damage
split area is 0.25 inch (6.3 mm). Limits may be repaired in accordance
The maximum permitted length of a with section 4.E. "Split Trailing Edge"
split trailing edge is 2.0 inches in the Minor Repair chapter of this
(50 mm).Damaged fibers or exposed manual. Major repair may be permitted,
foam is not permitted. refer to the NOTE at the bottom of this
page.

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(d) LIMITS 4 The maximum permitted depth of a Within the Airworthy Damage Limits,
split area is 0.5 inch (12 mm). repair in accordance with section
The maximum permitted length is 5.F. "Split Trailing Edge" in the Minor
6.0 inches (152 mm). Damaged fibers Repair chapter of this manual. Major
or exposed foam are not permitted. repair may be permitted, refer to the
NOTE at the bottom of this page.


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(a) LIMITS 1 A split trailing edge on the inboard Minor repair is not authorized.
region of the blade is unairworthy. Major repair may be permitted, refer to


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(b) LIMITS 2 The maximum permitted depth of a Damage within the Airworthy Damage
split area is 0.5 inch (12 mm). The Limits may be repaired in accordance
maximum permitted length of a split with section 4.E. "Split Trailing Edge"
area is 6.0 inch (152 mm). Damaged in the Minor Repair chapter of this
fibers or exposed foam are not manual. Major repair may be permitted,
permitted. refer to the NOTE at the bottom of this
page.


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30. CRUSHED OR CRACKED TRAILING EDGE
(a) LIMITS 1 The maximum permitted depth of a Within the Airworthy Damage Limits,
crushed or cracked area is 0.125 inch repair in accordance with section
(3.17 mm). The maximum permitted 4.C. "Crushed or Cracked Trailing
length of a crushed or cracked area is Edge" in the Minor Repair chapter
1.0 inch (25 mm). of this manual. Major repair may be


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(b) LIMITS 2 A crushed or cracked trailing edge Minor repair is not authorized.
on the inboard region of the blade is Major repair may be permitted, refer to
unairworthy. the NOTE at the bottom of this page.


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- OUTBOARD AND TIP REGIONS OF THE BLADE
(a) LIMITS 1 The maximum permitted depth of a Within the Airworthy Damage Limits,
(6.3 mm). The maximum permitted 5.D. "Crushed or Cracked Trailing Edge
length of a crushed or cracked area is - Tip Region of the Blade" for N-shank
2.0 inches (50 mm). Kevlar®/Carbon Hybrid Blades in the
Minor Repair chapter of this manual.
Major repair may be permitted, refer to


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- OUTBOARD AND TIP REGIONS OF THE BLADE - CONTINUED
(b) LIMITS 2 The maximum permitted depth of a Within the Airworthy Damage Limits,
3.0 inches (76 mm). of this manual. Major repair may be

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(c) LIMITS 3 The maximum permitted depth of a Within the Airworthy Damage Limits,
2.0 inches (50 mm). of this manual. Major repair may be

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(d) LIMITS 4 The maximum permitted depth of a Repair within the Airworthy Damage
crushed or cracked area is 0.25 inch Limits in accordance with section 4.C.
(6.3 mm). The maximum permitted "Crushed or Cracked Trailing Edge"
length of a crushed or cracked area is in the Minor Repair chapter of this
2.0 inches (50 mm). manual. Major repair may be permitted,
page.


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- TRAILING EDGE FOAM REGION OF THE BLADE
(a) LIMITS 1 The maximum permitted depth of a The maximum permitted depth of a
crushed or cracked area is 0.25 inch crushed or cracked area is
(6.3 mm). The maximum permitted 0.375 inch (9.52 mm). The maximum
length of a crushed or cracked area is permitted length of a crushed or
2.0 inches (50 mm). cracked area is 2.0 inches (50 mm).
Repair in accordance with
section 5.E. "Crushed or Cracked
Trailing Edge Foam Region of the
Blade" in the Minor Repair chapter


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- TRAILING EDGE FOAM REGION OF THE BLADE - CONTINUED
(a) LIMITS 2 The maximum permitted depth of a The maximum permitted depth of a
crushed or cracked area is 0.25 inch crushed or cracked area is
(6.3 mm). The maximum permitted 0.375 inch (9.52 mm). The maximum
length of a crushed or cracked area is permitted length of a crushed or
2.0 inches (50 mm). cracked area is 2.0 inches (50 mm).
Repair in accordance with
section 4.D. "Crushed or Cracked
Trailing Edge Foam Region of the
Blade" in the Minor Repair chapter

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33. PAINT EROSION
(a) LIMITS 1 For the areas of the blade where Refer to the section, "Finish
there is composite material, the Procedures" in the Minor Repair
maximum permitted exposure of the chapter of this manual. Major repair
composite material and/or of the may be permitted, refer to the NOTE at
primer filler is 5.0 square inches the bottom of this page.
(3225 sq. mm).
NOTE: This limit does not refer to
the primer sealer
(gray layer).
For the areas of the blade where
there is an erosion shield, paint
may be missing from the entire
area of the erosion shield and the
blade is airworthy. For maintenance
scheduling purposes, propellers with
blades that show more than
5.0 square inches (3225 sq. mm) of
paint erosion, may continue operation
for an additional 250 hours or 1 (one)
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33. PAINT EROSION
- FOR THE ENTIRE BLADE - CONTINUED
(b) LIMITS 2 For the areas of the blade where Contact the airframe manufacturer for
there is composite material, the blade repair information or return the
maximum permitted exposure of the blade to Hartzell Propeller Inc.
composite material and/or of the
primer filler is 5.0 square inches
(3225 sq. mm).
NOTE: This limit does not refer to
the primer sealer
(gray layer).
For the areas of the blade where
there is an erosion shield, paint
may be missing from the entire
area of the erosion shield and the
blade is airworthy. For maintenance
scheduling purposes, propellers with
blades that show more than
5.0 square inches (3225 sq. mm) of
paint erosion, may continue operation
for an additional 250 hours or 1 (one)
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33. PAINT EROSION
- FOR THE ENTIRE BLADE - CONTINUED
(c) LIMITS 3 For all areas of the blade that are Refer to the section "Refinishing After
protected by either an erosion shield Repair" in the Finish Procedures
or erosion screen, paint may be chapter of this manual.
missing from the entire area and
the blade is airworthy. For all other
areas of the blade where there is
composite material, the maximum
permitted exposure of the composite
material and/or of the primer filler is
5.0 sq. inches (3225 sq. mm). For
maintenance scheduling purposes,
propellers with blades that have more
than 5.0 square inches
(3225 sq. mm) of paint erosion may
continue operation for an additional
250 hours or one (1) month,
whichever occurs first.

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34. LOSS OF PAINT AND/OR FILLER MATERIAL
- FOR THE EROSION SHIELD ONLY
(a) LIMITS 1 Paint and/or filler material may be Repairs may be made in accordance
missing from the entire area of the with the procedures for loss of paint
erosion shield and the blade is and/or filler material in section
airworthy. 5.B. "Loss of Paint and/or Filler
Material" in the Minor Repair chapter of
this manual.


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(a) LIMITS 1 The expanded foil mesh may be Minor repair is not authorized.
completely missing, but the expanded Major repair may be permitted, refer to
foil mesh is there to minimize damage the NOTE at the bottom of this page.
from a lightning strike. If a blade
without expanded foil mesh is struck
by lightning, damage will be more
extensive.


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35. MISSING EXPANDED FOIL MESH - CONTINUED

(b) LIMITS 2 The expanded foil mesh may be Minor repair of the foil mesh is not
missing because of other repairs authorized. Major repair may be
completed in accordance with the permitted, refer to the NOTE at the
minor repair procedures in this bottom of this page.
manual. Refer to Figure 4-16 thru
Figure 4-19.

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(a) LIMITS 1 There are no specific airworthy Individual areas damaged within a
damage limits for missing erosion 0.50 inch (1.2 mm) diameter, that do
screen. The gouge limits for the not exceed more than one layer of
specific blade model apply in the composite material in depth may be
erosion screen area. repaired in accordance with
section 4.F. "Erosion Screen Repair"
page.


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(a) LIMITS 1 Refer to Hartzell Propeller Inc. Refer to Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propeller
Propeller Ice Protection System Electrical De-ice Boot Removal and
Component Maintenance Manual 181 Installation Manual 182 (61-12-82) or
(30-60-81). Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propeller
Anti-icing Boot Removal and Installation
Manual 183 (61-12-83), as applicable.


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(a) LIMITS 1 Refer to Hartzell Propeller Inc. Refer to the section, "Repair of a
Propeller Ice Protection System Terminal Mount Strap" in Hartzell
Component Maintenance Manual 181 Propeller Inc. Propeller Electrical
(30-60-81). De-ice Boot Removal and Installation
Manual 182 (61-12-82).


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MINOR REPAIR - CONTENTS

1. General.............................................................................................................4-2.3
A. Personnel Requirements of Minor Repair ..................................................4-2.3
B. De-ice or Anti-icing Boot Replacement.......................................................4-2.3
C. Cure Time, Pot Life, Storage Temperature and Shelf Life ..........................4-2.3
D. Adhesive Used for Repairs ........................................................................4-2.3
E. Composite Blade Repair Training Videos ...................................................4-2.4
2. Erosion Shield.....................................................................................................4-5
A. Debond Extending to the Trailing Edge and/or a Crack ................................4-5
B. Gouge............................................................................................................4-7
C. Missing Area of Trail Side or Inboard End......................................................4-9
D. Debond......................................................................................................... 4-11
E. Corroded Cadmium-Plated Screw...............................................................4-16
3. Blade Cuff..........................................................................................................4-19
A. Cracks at the Root End of the Blade Cuff....................................................4-19
B. Nick, Scratch, Gouge, Crack, or Delamination.............................................4-20
4. Blade Repairs for All Except N-shank Kevlar®/Carbon Hybrid Blades...............4-24
A. Gouge, Delamination, or Loss of Composite Material..................................4-24
B. Gouge, Delamination, or Loss of Composite Material
in the Trailing Edge Foam and Leading Edge Foam Regions......................4-30
C. Crushed or Cracked Trailing Edge...............................................................4-35
D. Crushed or Cracked Trailing Edge - Foam Region of the Blade..................4-39
E. Split Trailing Edge........................................................................................4-43
F. Erosion Screen Repair.................................................................................4-45
5. Blade Repairs for N-shank Kevlar®/Carbon Hybrid Blades Only.......................4-50
A. Repair Area Limits........................................................................................4-50
B. Loss of Paint and/or Filler Material...............................................................4-52
C. Gouges, Delaminations, or Loss of Composite Material..............................4-54
D. Crushed or Cracked Trailing Edge - Tip Region of the Blade .....................4-57
E. Crushed or Cracked Trailing Edge Foam Region of the Blade....................4-61
F. Split Trailing Edge........................................................................................4-66
6. Curing Procedures.............................................................................................4-67
A. Cure of Trailing Edge Repairs......................................................................4-67
B. Cure of Surface Repairs (excluding trailing edge repairs)...........................4-71
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7. Finish Procedures..............................................................................................4-73
A. Paint.............................................................................................................4-73
B. Erosion Tape................................................................................................4-74
8. Documenting the Repair....................................................................................4-76
A. Blade Damage Repair Sheet.......................................................................4-76
B. Propeller Logbook........................................................................................4-76

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LIST OF FIGURES
Repair of Debond at Edge of Nickel Erosion Shield................ Figure 4-1......................4-4
Using C-Clamps to Apply Pressure
to Erosion Shield Debond Repair....................................... Figure 4-2......................4-4
Field Repair of Minor Damage in Erosion Shield.................... Figure 4-3......................4-7
Determining Method for Repair
of Stainless Steel Erosion Shield Debond......................... Figure 4-4.................... 4-11
Using Screws to Repair Debond
in Stainless Steel Erosion Shield...................................... Figure 4-5....................4-12
Using Rivets to Repair Debond
in Stainless Steel Erosion Shield....................................... Figure 4-6....................4-14
Blade Cuff Crack Repair.......................................................... Figure 4-7....................4-18
Cracks in the Blade Cuff.......................................................... Figure 4-8....................4-21
Material Layers for a Blade Cuff Repair.................................. Figure 4-9....................4-23
Unidirectional Material and Woven Material
in a Sanded Area of a Carbon Blade................................. Figure 4-10..................4-26
Laminating Pattern ................................................................. Figure 4-11..................4-27
Material Layers for a Repair in the Trailing Edge Foam.......... Figure 4-12..................4-32
Crushed Blade Trailing Edge Repair (Cross Section View)..... Figure 4-13..................4-34
Bevel Length and Damaged Material Depth........................... Figure 4-14..................4-35
Bevel Length and Depth of Damaged Material Removed....... Figure 4-15..................4-39
N-shank Kevlar®/Carbon Hybrid Blade Repair Limits.............. Figure 4-16..................4-48
Sanding to Expose Erosion Shield.......................................... Figure 4-20..................4-53
Material Layers of the N-shank Kevlar®/Carbon Hybrid Blade . Figure 4-21..................4-54
Symetrical Repairs.................................................................. Figure 4-22..................4-58
Repair Layers.......................................................................... Figure 4-23..................4-62
LIST OF TABLES
Repair Materials...................................................................... Table 4-1...................4-30.2
Erosion Tape Length/Location................................................. Table 4-2......................4-74
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1. General
WARNING: ADHESIVES AND SOLVENTS ARE FLAMMABLE AND TOXIC TO

THE SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN AND EYE
PROTECTION ARE REQUIRED. AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT AND
BREATHING OF VAPORS. USE SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVES TO
MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT AND WEAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR EYE
PROTECTION. USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM
SPARKS AND FLAME. READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNING LABELS.

NOTE: Specific Hartzell Propeller Inc. manuals and service documents are
available on the Hartzell website at www.hartzellprop.com. Refer to the
Required Publications section in the Introduction chapter of this manual
for the identification of these publications.
A. Personnel Requirements of Minor Repair
(1) For definition and personnel requirements of minor repair, refer to the
Introduction chapter of this manual.
B. De-ice or Anti-icing Boot Replacement
(1) De-ice or Anti-icing Boot replacement is considered minor repair.
(a) For de-ice boot removal and installation, refer to Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Electrical De-ice Boot Removal and Installation Manual 182 (61-12-82).
(b) For anti-icing boot removal and installation, refer to Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Anti-icing Boot Removal and Installation Manual 183 (61-12-83).
C. Cure Time, Pot Life, Storage Temperature and Shelf Life
(1) For cure time, pot life, storage temperature and shelf life of adhesives, refer
to the Consumable Materials chapter of Hartzell Propeller Inc. Standard
Practices Manual 202A (61-01-02).
D. Adhesive Used for Repairs
(1) Adhesive CM14 is used for many repairs throughout this manual.
(a) For customer convenience, CM14 is available in smaller amounts suitable
for one-time use in a minor repair.
(b) For the sizes and the correct part number, refer to the Consumable
Materials chapter of Hartzell Propeller Inc. Standard Practices Manual
202A (61-01-02).

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E. Composite Blade Repair Training Videos

(1) Hartzell Propeller Inc. has created a series of instructional videos demonstrating
procedures and techniques used for composite propeller blade repair.
(a) These videos are available on the Hartzell Propeller Inc. website at
www.hartzellprop.com.
1 The hyperlinks for the training videos listed below require an internet
connection to access the Hartzell Propeller Inc. website.
2 The QR codes can be scanned from any mobile device equipped with
a QR reader application.
Training Video Description QR Code
Carbon Gouge Repair
Carbon Tip Repair
Carbon Trailing Edge Foam Repair
Kevlar Gouge Repair
Kevlar Tip Repair
Kevlar Trailing Edge Foam Repair

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Erosion Shield.
Plastic Wedge.
Optional
Fiberglass Fabric
Erosion shield with debond
extending to crack.
APS0323, 0322
Putty Knife.
Repair of Debond at Edge of Nickel Erosion Shield

Figure 4-1
C-clamp
Vacuum bag material CM45

under the top plate to prevent
One plate on
it from bonding to the blade
each side of
APS0320
the blade
Using C-Clamps to Apply Pressure to Erosion Shield Debond Repair

Figure 4-2

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2. Erosion Shield

A. Debond Extending to the Trailing Edge and/or a Crack
(1) General
(a) This repair may be performed in accordance with the airworthy
damage limits and the minor repair limits specified in the Repair Limits
chapter of this manual.
(2) Procedure (Refer to Figure 4-1)
(a) Perform a "Coin-Tap Inspection" in accordance with the Inspection
Procedures chapter of this manual.
1 Using a pencil or felt-tip marker, outline the area of the debond of
the erosion shield.

(b) Using a small plastic wedge or equivalent, gently lift the erosion shield and
clean the debonded area with solvent acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or
MPK CM219.
(c) Permit the solvent acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219 to dry.
(d) In a container that is free from contamination, mix adhesive CM14 in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(e) While using one thin wedge to gently pry up the erosion shield, use a
small putty knife or other thin instrument to force adhesive CM14 into the
debond.
1 If the debond occurred at a crack or where the erosion shield has
been physically distorted and will not return to the original position,
fiberglass fabric CM42 may be used to fill the debond.
a If needed, cut fiberglass fabric CM42 so that when folded in half
it is the size of the debond.

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b Using adhesive CM14, saturate the fiberglass fabric CM42.

c Put the fiberglass fabric CM42 that is saturated with adhesive
CM14 in the debond cavity.
(f) Remove all tooling from the debond.
(g) If the erosion shield returns to the original position, permit the adhesive
CM14 to cure for 12 hours at room temperature or 2 hours at 145° ± 5° F
(63° ± 2° C).
(h) If there is a hump or deformation, or if fiberglass fabric CM42 was used to
fill the debond, apply pressure when curing the adhesive CM14 as follows:
1 Put a piece of vacuum bag material CM45 over the repaired area to
prevent the plates from bonding to the blade. Refer to Figure 4-2.
2 Put plates made of metal, plastic, Masonite®, or other semi-rigid
material over the repaired area; one on the face side and one on the
camber side of the blade.
3 Put C-clamps on the plates, and tighten the C-clamps enough to
apply moderate pressure to the repair.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE RAISED PORTIONS OF THE

EROSION SHIELD ARE HELD FLAT BEFORE THE
ADHESIVE CURES.
4 Permit the adhesive CM14 to cure for 12 hours at room temperature
for 2 hours at 145° ± 5° F (63° ± 2° C).
5 Remove the C-clamps, plates, and vacuum bag material CM45.
(i) Using no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, sand the repaired area smooth.
(j) Perform a "Coin-Tap Inspection" in accordance with the Inspection
1 Delaminations or voids are not permitted.
2 If the area of repair is not within the limits specified, repair in
accordance with the applicable repair instructions.
3 Repeat the inspections and repair until the repair is satisfactory.
(k) The repair must be within the airworthy damage limits specified in the
Repair Limits chapter of this manual before being released to service.
(l) Refinish the blade in accordance with the section, "Finish Procedures" in
this chapter.

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B. Gouge
(1) General
(2) Procedure (Refer to Figure 4-3).
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE SURFACE MATERIAL DEEPER THAN
0.020 IN (0.50 mm) INTO THE COMPOSITE MATERIAL.
(a) Using a vibratory sander and 60 to 80 grit sandpaper, remove all paint
from the metal surface in the area to be repaired, if necessary, making
sure to minimize abrasion to the metal surface.
Surface
of the Metal
Erosion
Shield Follow the applicable procedure for
Gouge Area sanding and refinishing
the blade surface.
Composite
Material Undercut
Foam
BPS0017
Field Repair of Minor Damage in Erosion Shield

Figure 4-3

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(b) Using a clean cloth CM159 or equivalent dampened with solvent acetone
CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, wipe the area.
(d) In a container that is free from contamination, mix adhesive CM14 or
CM15 in accordance with the manufacturer's directions.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE MILLED FIBERS CM56 ARE
COMPLETELY SATURATED WITH ADHESIVE CM14 OR CM15.
(e) Add to the adhesive CM14 an amount of milled fibers CM56 that is equal
to the amount of adhesive, creating a paste.
1 Add adhesive CM14 to the mixture as necessary to make sure that
the milled fibers CM56 are completely saturated.
(f) Fill the area to be repaired with the mixture of adhesive CM14 and milled
fibers CM56.
(g) Permit the adhesive CM14 to cure for 12 hours at room temperature or
2 hours at 145° ± 5° F (63° ± 2° C).
(h) Using no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, sand the repaired area smooth.
(i) Visually examine the repaired area for adhesion and correct shape.
(j) Refinish the blade in accordance with the section, "Finish Procedures" in
this chapter.

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C. Missing Area of Trail Side or Inboard End

(1) General
(2) Procedure
(a) Using no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, sand by hand the area under
the missing area of the erosion shield, just enough to remove the smooth
surface.
NOTE: Sanding to remove the smooth surface will permit the new
composite material to adhere better.
(b) Using no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, sand smooth any burrs, rough,
or sharp areas around the missing area.

(c) Using a clean cloth CM159 or equivalent dampened with solvent acetone
CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, wipe the area.
(d) Permit the solvent acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219 to dry.
(e) Cut two pieces of E-glass CM55 to the shape of the missing area.
1 Alternately, four layers of fiberglass fabric CM42 may be used.
(f) Put one layer of E-glass CM55 or fiberglass fabric CM42 on the area
to be repaired.
(g) Using adhesive CM14, completely saturate the layer of E-glass CM55 or
fiberglass fabric CM42.
(h) Put the second layer of E-glass CM55 or fiberglass fabric CM42 on the
area to be repaired, making sure that the layer is completely saturated.
1 Apply additional adhesive CM14 and layers of fiberglass fabric CM42,
if necessary.
(i) Permit the adhesive CM14 to cure for 12 hours at room temperature, or
for 2 hours at 145° ± 5° F (63° ± 2° C).
(j) Using no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, sand to the original shape.

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(k) Perform a "Coin-Tap Inspection" in accordance with the Inspection

(l) Refinish the blade in accordance with the section, "Finish Procedures" in
this chapter.

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D. Debond
(1) General
1 If the airworthy damage limits are exceeded, replace the erosion
shield with a nickel erosion shield.
(b) If the debond is inboard of the 36 inch (914 mm) blade radius, use
6-32 x 0.375 inch stainless steel machine screws for repair.
(c) If the debond is outboard of the 36 inch (914 mm) blade radius, use
copper rivets for repair.
(d) Refer to Figure 4-4 to determine the method for field repair of the stainless
steel erosion shield damage.
1 It is recommended that any blade requiring rivet or screw repair
have the identical repair performed to the opposite blade of a set to
maintain proper balance.
a As an alternative, lead weight may be added or subtracted, or
dynamic balance may be used.
Measured from the Centerline

of Hub 36 inch (914 mm) Radius
Use stainless steel machine Use soft, flat head copper rivets outboard
screws inboard of the of the 36 inch (914 mm) radius
36 inch (914 mm) radius
BPS0018A
Determining Method for Repair of Stainless Steel Erosion Shield Debond

Figure 4-4

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(2) Using Screws for Repair (Refer to Figure 4-5.)
CAUTION: WHEN SCREWS ARE USED TO REPAIR A DEBOND

INBOARD OF THE 36 INCH (914 mm) RADIUS, MAKE SURE
THEY DO NOT INTERFERE WITH RETENTION SCREWS ON
THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE BLADE.
(a) Determine the spacing for the screws on a line 0.250 inch (6.35 mm) in
from where the composite material and stainless steel erosion shield meet.
Inboard of 36 inch (914 mm) radius
0.750 to 1.25 inch

0.375 inch (19.05 to 31.8 mm) 0.250 inch
(9.53 mm) (6.35 mm)
Drill to a depth
0.020 inch (0.50 mm) more
than the length of the screw
Using a tap, prepare

each hole for a screw
Countersink each hole to

a depth slightly below that
needed for a flush fit of
each screw head
NOTE: When tightened, the

head of the screw must
Install a machine screw be flush with the surface
in each hole of the erosion shield
Clean the head of each Sand the area smooth

screw and fill the repaired and blend it to the original
area with adhesive airfoil shape ready for
refinishing
CPS0058
Using Screws to Repair Debond in Stainless Steel Erosion Shield

Figure 4-5

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(b) Mark the location for a screw at each end of the debond.
1 Evenly space marks in between so screws will be no closer than
0.750 inch (19.05 mm) and no further apart than 1.25 inch (31.7 mm).
2 Use only the number of screws needed for adequate repair of the
debond area.
(c) Center punch the erosion shield at each screw location.
(d) Using a 0.109 inch bit, drill a hole at each screw location to a depth
0.040 inch (1.016 mm) deeper than the length of the screw.
1 Penetration into the foam core is permitted, but once the foam has
been penetrated, there is no reason to go deeper.
(e) Using a 6-32 tap, tap each hole.
CAUTION: DO NOT COUNTERSINK DEEPER THAN NECESSARY.

(f) Using a 0.500 inch, 90 degree countersink tool, countersink the area at each
hole to a depth slightly below that needed for a flush fit of each screw head.

(g) Using a clean cloth CM159 or equivalent dampened with solvent acetone
CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, thoroughly clean each screw.
(h) Permit the solvent acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219 to dry.
(i) In a container that is free from contamination, mix the adhesive CM14 or
CM15 in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
(j) Put some of the adhesive CM14 or CM15 in each hole that has been
prepared for a screw.
(k) Install a screw in each hole.
(l) Using a clean cloth CM159 or equivalent dampened with solvent acetone
CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, clean the head of each screw and
the surrounding area.
(m) Permit the solvent acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219 to dry.
(n) Using adhesive CM14 or CM15, fill the screw heads.
(o) Permit the adhesive CM14 or CM15 to cure for 12 hours at room
temperature or 2 hours at 145° ± 5° F (63° ± 2° C).

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(p) Using no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, sand each repaired area until
smooth and clean.
(q) Visually examine the repaired area to make sure that the repaired area is
flush with the surrounding area.
(r) Visually examine each screw for proper set. The erosion shield must not
be lifted from the blade surface.
(s) Refinish the blade in accordance with the section, "Finish Procedures" in
this chapter.
Outboard of 36 inch (914 mm) radius
0.750 inch
(19.05 mm) 0.375 inch
(9.53 mm)
0.250 inch
(6.35 mm)
Using a 0.109 inch (2.77 mm) Camber
bit, drill through the blade
Countersink the hole on the

camber side of the blade for a
flush fit of the rivet head
Countersink the hole on the
face side of the blade
through the erosion shield only
Install the rivet NOTE: Rivet shank

protrudes through
the face of the blade
Set the rivet so it fills a length equal to 1.5
countersunk area on both times the rivet diameter
sides of the blade, and if
necessary, file until flush
Apply adhesive over each File or sand the repair area to restore
end of the rivet normal airfoil shape ready for refinishing
CPS0055
Using Rivets to Repair Debond in Stainless Steel Erosion Shield

Figure 4-6

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(3) Using Rivets for Repair (Refer to Figure 4-6.)

(a) On the camber side of the blade, determine the spacing for rivets on a line
0.250 inch (6.35 mm) in from where the composite material and stainless
steel erosion shield meet.
(b) Mark the location for a rivet at each end of the debond.
1 Evenly space marks in between so that the rivets will be no closer than
0.750 inch (19.05 mm) and no farther apart than 1.25 inch (31.8 mm).
(c) Centerpunch the erosion shield at each rivet location.
CAUTION: ALIGN THE DRILL SO THAT THE CENTERLINE OF THE

EXIT HOLE IS AT LEAST 0.250 INCH (6.35 mm) FROM THE
TRAILING EDGE OF THE EROSION SHIELD ON THE FACE
OF THE BLADE.
(d) Using a 0.109 inch (2.769 mm) bit, drill a hole completely through the
blade at each rivet location.
CAUTION: DO NOT COUNTERSINK DEEPER THAN NECESSARY.

(e) Using a 0.500 inch, 90° countersink tool on the camber side of the blade,
countersink the area at each hole to a depth sufficient for chamfering the
steel erosion shield to get a flush fit of the rivet head.
CAUTION: DO NOT PENETRATE THE COMPOSITE MATERIAL.

(f) On the face side of the blade, countersink through the erosion shield,
making sure not to penetrate the composite material.
(g) Insert a rivet from the camber side of the blade.
1 The length of the rivet extending through the hole on the face-side of
the blade must be at least 1.5 times the diameter of the rivet.
(h) From face-side of the blade, cut the rivet to the correct length.
1 The correct length of the rivet on the face-side of the blade is
1.5 times the diameter of the rivet.
(i) Set each rivet deep enough to fill the countersunk area on both sides of
the blade.
(j) File each rivet flush with the edge on both sides of the blade as necessary.
(k) If there is a void, use the following steps:
1 In a container that is free from contamination, mix adhesive CM14 or
CM15 in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
2 On each side of the blade, apply a small amount of adhesive CM14
or CM15 to the end of each rivet.
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(l) Using no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, sand each repaired area until
smooth.
(m) Visually examine to make sure that the repaired area is flush with the
surrounding area.
(n) Visually inspect each rivet for proper set. The erosion shield must not be
lifted from the blade surface.
(o) Refinish the blade in accordance with the section, "Finish Procedures"
in this chapter.
E. Corroded Cadmium-Plated Screw
(1) General
(2) Screw Repair
CAUTION: REMOVE THE LEAST POSSIBLE AMOUNT OF MATERIAL

FROM A CORRODED SCREW HEAD.
(a) Using a vibratory sander with no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, remove
all of corrosion from the surface of the screw head.

CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, thoroughly clean the head of the
screw.
(d) Apply a layer of primer CM67 for corrosion protection.
(e) In a container that is free from contamination, mix adhesive CM14 or
(f) Using adhesive CM14 or CM15, fill the slot in the machine screw head and
the surrounding area.
(g) Permit the adhesive CM14 or CM15 to cure for 12 hours at room

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(h) Using no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, sand the repaired area until
smooth and blended to the normal airfoil shape.
(i) Using a clean cloth CM159 or equivalent dampened with solvent acetone
CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, wipe the repaired area.
(j) Permit the solvent acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219 to dry.
(k) As necessary, refinish the blade in accordance with the section,
"Finish Procedures" in this chapter.
(3) Screw Replacement
(a) Remove the paint primer and adhesive from the slot in the head of the screw.
CAUTION: USE A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF HEAT TO SOFTEN THE

ADHESIVE THAT HOLDS THE SCREW.
(b) Heat a screwdriver to soften the adhesive that holds the screw. Insert the
screwdriver into the slot, and apply gentle loosening pressure.
(c) As the pressure and heat loosen the screw, remove the screw from
the blade.
(d) Retap the threaded hole.
(e) In a container free from contamination, mix the adhesive CM14 or CM15
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(f) Apply a layer of adhesive CM14 or CM15 to the threads of a new screw.
(g) Insert the screw in the hole.
(h) Tighten the screw.
(i) Permit the adhesive CM14 or CM15 to cure for 12 hours at room
(j) Using no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, sand the surface area until
smooth and blended into the normal airfoil shape.
(k) Using a clean cloth CM159 or equivalent dampened with solvent acetone
CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, wipe the repaired area.
(l) Permit the solvent acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219 to dry.
(m) As necessary, refinish the blade in accordance with the section,
"Finish Procedures" in this chapter.

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Cracks in root end of the blade cuff
Bead of sealant
APS0313, 0312
Blade Cuff Crack Repair

Figure 4-7

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3. Blade Cuff

A. Cracks at the Root End of the Blade Cuff
(1) General
(2) Procedure - Refer to Figure 4-7
(a) Using no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, sand the area by hand.

CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, clean the area.
(d) Apply a bead of sealant CM9 around the entire area of the crack, blending
the sealant to the normal airfoil shape.
(e) Permit the sealant CM9 to cure.
(f) Visually examine the repaired area for correct adhesion and coverage.
CAUTION: DO NOT MOVE THE SEALANT CM9 WHEN REFINISHING

THE BLADE.
(g) Refinish the blade in accordance with the section, "Finish Procedures" in
this chapter, being careful not to disturb the sealant.

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B. Nick, Scratch, Gouge, Crack, or Delamination

(1) General
(a) The following procedure may be performed on a cuff that has no obvious
damage to the foam.
(b) Repairability is determined after the damaged composite material has
been removed.
(c) Following the removal of damaged composite material, repairability is
determined by the amount of exposed foam, if any.
(2) Procedure
CAUTION 1: DO NOT REMOVE MATERIAL ANY DEEPER THAN

NECESSARY TO FULLY REMOVE THE DAMAGE.
CAUTION 2: DO NOT REMOVE CUFF FOAM OR KEVLAR® BLADE

MATERIAL.
(a) Using a grinder or sander with no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, remove
damaged composite material in the area to be repaired:
1 While removing material, make a bevel 0.25 to 0.50 inch
(6.3 to 12.7 mm) for each 0.010 inch (0.25 mm) depth of damaged
material removed.
2 Stop periodically and examine the progress.
WARNING: ADHESIVES AND SOLVENTS ARE FLAMMABLE AND

TOXIC TO THE SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY
TRACT. SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION ARE
REQUIRED. AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT
AND BREATHING OF VAPORS. USE SOLVENT
RESISTANT GLOVES TO MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT
AND WEAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR EYE
PROTECTION. USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA
AWAY FROM SPARKS AND FLAME. READ AND
OBSERVE ALL WARNING LABELS.
NOTE: Wiping the area with a clean cloth CM159 or equivalent
dampened with solvent acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or
MPK CM219 can help to visually find the defect.

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3 Stop removing material when the defect has been removed,

the cuff foam has been exposed, or the Kevlar® blade material
has been exposed. Refer to Figure 4-8.
4 If the foam has been exposed:
a Visually examine the foam for damage, such as a crack,
crushed foam, or a gouge.
(1) If the foam is damaged, send the blade to Hartzell
Propeller Inc. for factory only repair.
b The maximum permitted length of exposed foam is 2.0 inches
(50 mm).
(1) If the amount of exposed foam is greater than the
permitted limit, minor repair is not authorized.
Area Where
the Blade Cuff
Meets the Blade Erosion Shield
Blade Cuff
The cuff material has two (2) outer layers of The blade material has layers
transparent fiberglass over inner layers of of Kevlar® combined with resin
Kevlar® that are a yellow-tan color. that are a blue-green color.
TI-135005
Cracks in the Blade Cuff

Figure 4-8

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5 If the Kevlar® blade material has been exposed:

a Visually examine the Kevlar® blade material for damage, for
example, a crack or a gouge.
(1) If the Kevlar® blade material is damaged, send the blade to
Hartzell Propeller Inc. for factory only repair.
b Perform a "Coin-Tap Inspection" of the Kevlar® blade material
in accordance with the Inspection Procedures chapter of this
manual.
(1) If the results of the coin-tap inspection are not
satisfactory, send the blade to Hartzell Propeller Inc.
for factory only repair.
CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, wipe the area to be repaired.
(d) Cut the repair material pattern pieces.
1 Alternating the layers of E-glass CM55 at ±45 degrees, 0 - 90 degrees,
cut the E-glass layer by layer to match the shape of the beveled area
to create a stair step pattern when laminating. Refer to Figure 4-9.
2 Cut an extra layer or two of E-glass CM55, also at alternating angles,
to put on top of the repair.
NOTE: The extra layers provide additional thickness that will be
removed later resulting in a smooth repaired area.
a For a repair that is at the edge where the cuff and the blade
meet, cut the layers of E-glass CM55 to extend onto the blade
surface.
b Optionally, cut layers of fiberglass fabric CM42 that will be
laminated on top of the material pattern pieces, blending the
new material to the original surface.
(e) Using a clean cloth CM159 or equivalent dampened with solvent acetone
CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, thoroughly clean the area to be
repaired.
(f) Permit the solvent acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219 to dry.
(g) In a container that is free from contamination, mix the adhesive CM14 or
1 Mix enough adhesive CM14 or CM15 to perform the repair.
(h) Laminate the repair material pattern piece layers.
1 Apply adhesive CM14 or CM15 to the area to be repaired.

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CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT EACH LAYER BECOMES

THOROUGHLY SATURATED WITH ADHESIVE
CM14 OR CM15 AS THE LAYER LAMINATES TO
THE REPAIR AREA.
2 Apply the repair material pattern piece layers over the repair area to
achieve the original shape. Refer to Figure 4-9.
NOTE: The repair material pattern pieces were cut so the
weave direction will alternate between ±45 degrees,
0 - 90 degrees.
a Beginning with the smallest repair material pattern piece,
laminate progressively larger material pattern pieces, making
sure that each repair material pattern piece is thoroughly
saturated before applying the next layer. Additional adhesive
CM14 or CM15 may be applied if necessary.
b Optionally, laminate layers of fiberglass fabric CM42 on top of
the material pattern pieces, blending the new material to the
original surface.
(i) Cure the repair.
1 Permit the adhesive CM14 or CM15 to cure for 12 hours at room
E-glass CM55 or
Optional Fiberglass Fabric CM42
E-glass CM55
Sanded Bevel
for Repair Undamaged Layers
of Cuff Material
Foam Layer
of the Cuff
Material Layers for a Blade Cuff Repair

Figure 4-9

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(j) Sand the repair.

CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE ORIGINAL MATERIAL WHEN
SANDING.
1 Sand the repaired area to the original shape using caution not to
remove original material.
2 Using progressively finer grit sand paper, sand until the original
shape is achieved.
3 Use 140 grit or finer sandpaper for final sanding.
(k) Visually examine the repaired area.
1 The repaired area must be smooth and free from wrinkles, voids, or
resin rich areas.
(l) Perform a "Coin-Tap Inspection" of the repaired area in accordance with
the Inspection Procedures chapter of this manual.
(m) Refinish the blade in accordance with the section, "Finish Procedures" in
this chapter.
4. Blade Repairs for All Except N-shank Kevlar®/Carbon Hybrid Blades

NOTE: For information about composite blade repair training videos, refer to
"Composite Blade Repair Training Videos" in the General section of
this chapter.
A. Gouge, Delamination, or Loss of Composite Material
(1) General

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(2) Procedure

CAUTION 2: DO NOT SAND INTO THE UNIDIRECTIONAL (UD) MATERIAL

OF THE BLADE.
damaged composite material in the area to be repaired.
material removed.
a If the area requiring removal extends to an edge, maintain the
bevel to the edge.
b If the area requiring removal extends outside of the original
region and into another region, extend the bevel into the new
region.
(1) The boundary of the region applies to the damage, not to
the boundary of the repair.


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Woven Fabric Unidirectional Material (UD)
NOTE: The figure shows the unidirectional material in a carbon blade.

TI-135001
Unidrectional Material and Woven Material in a Sanded Area of a Carbon Blade

Figure 4-10

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3 Stop removing material when the maximum permitted depth of the

repair has been reached or the unidirectional (UD) material has been
exposed. Refer to Figure 4-10.
4 If the UD material has been exposed:
a Examine the UD material for damage, for example, a gouge.
(1) If the UD material is damaged, minor repair is not
authorized.
b Perform a "Coin-Tap Inspection" of the exposed UD material
in accordance with the Inspection Procedures chapter of this
manual.
(1) If the results of the coin-tap inspection are not satisfactory,
minor repair is not authorized.
Repair Material
Sanded Bevel
of Blade Material
UD Material
Laminating Pattern
Figure 4-11

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1 From Table 4-1 choose the correct repair materials and make a note
of the cured ply thickness.
2 Alternating the layers of repair material at ± 45 degrees,
0 - 90 degrees, cut the repair material layer by layer to match the
shape of the beveled area to create a stair step pattern when
laminating. Refer to Figure 4-11.
3 Cut an extra layer or two of the repair material, also at alternating
angles, to put on top of the repair.
a For a Kevlar® blade only: Optionally, laminate layers of fiberglass
fabric CM42 on top of the material pattern pieces, blending the
(e) Using a clean cloth CM159 or equivalent dampened with solvent
acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, thoroughly clean the
area to be repaired.
THE REPAIR AREA.
NOTE: The repair material pattern pieces were cut so the weave
direction will alternate between ± 45 degrees, 0 - 90 degrees.

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b For a Kevlar® blade only: Optionally, laminate layers of fiberglass

fabric CM42 on top of the material pattern pieces, blending the
(i) Cure the repair in accordance with the section "Curing Procedures" in this
chapter.
SANDING.
2 Using progressively finer grit sandpaper, sand until the original shape
is achieved.
resin rich areas.
this chapter.

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B. Gouge, Delamination, or Loss of Composite Material in the Trailing Edge Foam and
Leading Edge Foam Regions
(1) General
(a) The following procedure may be performed on a blade that has no obvious
damage to the foam.
(b) Repairability is determined after the damaged composite material has
been removed.
(c) Following the removal of damaged composite material, repairability is
determined by the amount of exposed foam, if any.
(2) Procedure

CAUTION 2: DO NOT SAND INTO THE FOAM MATERIAL OF THE BLADE.

material removed.
a If the area requiring removal extends to an edge, maintain the
bevel to the edge.

3 Stop removing material when the damage has been removed or the
foam material has been exposed.

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4 If the foam material has been exposed:

a Visually examine the foam for damage, for example, a crack,
crushed foam, or a gouge.
(1) If the foam is damaged, send the blade to Hartzell
b The maximum permitted length of exposed foam is 1.0 inch
(25 mm).
(1) If the amount of exposed foam is greater than the permitted
limit, send the blade to Hartzell Propeller Inc. for factory
only repair.
c Visually examine the composite material in the area that
contacts the exposed foam material for tight adhesion to the
blade. Loose material is not permitted.
(1) If there is loose material, send the blade to Hartzell
d Perform a "Coin-Tap Inspection" of the area around the exposed
foam material in accordance with the Inspection Procedures
send the blade to Hartzell Propeller Inc. for factory only
repair.

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Cured
Repair
Blade Type* Construction Ply
Material
Thickness
CM55 0.0085 inch

Legacy Kevlar® Blade Kevlar®
E-Glass (0.215 mm)
Legacy Carbon Blade, except CM111 0.0075 inch

Carbon
108MH92 and 138MH91 Blade Models Carbon Cloth (0.190 mm)
108MH92 and 138MH91 Blade Models, CM55 0.0085 inch

Carbon
Erosion Screen Areas E-Glass (0.215 mm)
108MH92 and 138MH91 Blade Models, CM111 0.0075 inch

Carbon
Crushed Edge Areas Carbon Cloth (0.190 mm)
CM111 0.0075 inch

N-shank Carbon Blade Carbon
Carbon Cloth (0.190 mm)
CM111 0.0075 inch

Bantam Blade Carbon
CM111 0.0075 inch

Raptor Blade Carbon
* For a list of blade types and the associated blade model designations, refer to the
Inspection Procedures chapter of this manual.
Repair Materials
Table 4-1

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2 Alternating the layers of repair material at ±45 degrees, 0 - 90 degrees,
cut the repair material layer by layer to match the shape of the
beveled area to create a stair step pattern when laminating. Refer to
Figure 4-12.
(e) Using a clean cloth CM159 or equivalent dampened with solvent

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THE REPAIR AREA.
weave direction will alternate between ± 45 degrees,
0 - 90 degrees.
Repair Material
Sanded Bevel
of Blade Material
Foam Material
Material Layers for a Repair in the Trailing Edge Foam

Figure 4-12

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(i) Cure the repair in accordance with the section "Curing a Minor Repair" in
this chapter.
SANDING.
2 Using progressively finer grit sand paper, sand until the original
shape is achieved.
3 Use 140 grit or finer sandpaper for final sanding.
resin rich areas.
this chapter.

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A
Original Shape
B
Crushed Area
C
Ground to Bevel
D Laminated
Composite Material
Plastic, Wrapped Over Laminated

Composite Materials,
Taped in Place to
Eliminate Shifting
C-Clamp
E
Tape Plates
F Cured Composite
Material
G
Ground to Original Shape
APS0923
Crushed Blade Trailing Edge Repair (Cross Section View)

Figure 4-13

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C. Crushed or Cracked Trailing Edge
this chapter.
(1) General
(2) Procedure
(a) Some of the blade material, even though damaged, may remain on the
blade.
1 If damaged material is fully intact, it should remain on the blade.
NOTE: If more than one layer remains on the blade, but the layers
are separated from each other, adhesive CM14 or CM15
will be injected between these layers when the repair is
made.
(b) Using a grinder or sander with no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, remove
material removed. Refer to Figure 4-13 and Figure 4-14.
Depth
of
Bevel Length Damaged
Material
Removed
TI-135003
Bevel Length and Damaged Material Depth

Figure 4-14

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3 Stop removing material when the damage has been sufficiently
removed or when the airworthy damage limit has been reached.
a If damaged material remains after reaching the airworthy damage
limit, minor repair is not authorized.
b Perform a "Coin-Tap Inspection" of the repaired area in
accordance with the Inspection Procedures chapter of this
manual.
minor repair is not authorized.
(c) Using a clean cloth CM159 or equivalent dampened with solvent acetone
(e) Cut the repair material pattern pieces for each side of the blade.
1 From Table 4-1, choose the correct repair materials and make a note
0 - 90 degrees, cut the repair material layer by layer to create a stair
step pattern that matches the shape of the beveled area and extends
approximately 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) beyond the trailing edge of the
blade. Refer to Figure 4-14.
NOTE: It is easier to apply more material than is needed instead of
trying to match the shape of the blade.
3 Alternating angles, cut an extra layer or two of the repair material that
is large enough to cover the repair on each side of the blade.
removed later resulting in a smooth, repaired area.

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(f) Using a clean cloth CM159 or equivalent dampened with solvent

CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE SOLVENT IS DRY BETWEEN THE

COMPOSITE MATERIAL LAYERS, IF APPLICABLE.
(g) Permit the solvent acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219 to dry.
1 Additional drying time may be needed for solvent acetone CM173,
MEK CM106, or MPK CM219 that is between the composite layers.
(h) In a container that is free from contamination, mix adhesive CM14 or
(i) If applicable, inject adhesive CM14 or CM15 with a syringe CM3 between
all the layers of the original material remaining in the damaged area.
(j) Laminate the repair material pattern piece layers.

THE REPAIR AREA.
0 - 90 degrees.
b Laminate a layer or two of the repair material that is large
enough to cover the repair.
3 Holding all of the layers firmly in place, carefully turn the blade over to
the other side.
NOTE: Holding or temporarily taping a flat plate over the layers will
help hold the layers in place when turning the blade.

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THE REPAIR AREA.
0 - 90 degrees.
enough to cover the repair on one side of the blade and extend
approximately 0.05 inch (12 mm) beyond the edge of the blade.
(k) Cure the repair in accordance with the Curing Procedures section in this
chapter.
(l) Sand the repair.
SANDING.
is achieved. Refer to Figure 4-13.
(m) Visually examine the repaired area.
resin rich areas.
(n) Perform a "Coin-Tap Inspection" of the repaired area in accordance with
(o) Refinish the blade in accordance with the section, "Finish Procedures" in
this chapter.

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D. Crushed or Cracked Trailing Edge - Foam Region of the Blade

this chapter.
(1) General
(b) If foam is missing within the repair area, small pieces of carbon cloth
CM111 will be used to replace the missing foam.
(2) Procedure
CAUTION: USE CARE WHEN GRINDING TO REMOVE MATERIAL.
GRINDING MAY CAUSE DAMAGE BEYOND THE
SERVICEABLE LIMITS.
NOTE: It is recommended to use 180 grit sandpaper or equivalent when
removing material in and around the damaged area.
(a) Using a customer supplied small angle grinder or equivalent, remove
damaged material, including damaged foam, on the camber side and face
side of the blade, approximately 0.5 inch (13 mm) around the damaged area.
(b) Using a grinder or sander, remove damaged composite material to create
a bevel in the area to be repaired.
1 While removing material, make a bevel that extends outward
from the repair area 0.25 to 0.75 inch (6.3 to 19.0 mm) for
each 0.010 inch (0.254 mm) in depth on each side of the blade.
Refer to Figure 4-15.
Depth
of
Bevel Length Damaged
Material
Removed
Foam
TI-135004
Bevel Length and Depth of Damaged Material Removed

Figure 4-15

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removed or the minor repair limit has been reached.
(c) After removing material, examine the repair area.
1 The remaining layers must be fully bonded.
2 If damaged material remains after reaching the minor repair limit,
send the blade to Hartzell Propeller Inc. for factory only repair.
3 Perform a "Coin-Tap Inspection" of the repaired area in accordance
with the Inspection Procedures chapter of this manual.
a If the coin-tap inspection is not satisfactory, send the blade to
Hartzell Propeller Inc. for factory only repair.
(d) Using a cloth saturated with solvent acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or
MPK CM219, wipe the repair area.
(e) Permit the solvent acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219 to dry.
(f) Cut the repair material pattern pieces for each side of the blade.
0 - 90 degrees, cut the repair material layer by layer to create a stair
step pattern that matches the shape of the beveled area and extends
approximately 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) beyond the trailing edge of the
blade. Refer to Figure 4-15.
NOTE: It is easier to apply more material than is needed instead of
trying to match the shape of the blade.

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3 Alternating angles, cut an extra layer or two of the repair material that
is large enough to cover the repair on each side of the blade.
(g) Using a clean cloth CM159 or equivalent dampened with solvent
(i) In a container that is free from contamination, mix adhesive CM14 or
THE REPAIR AREA.
0 - 90 degrees.
3 Holding all of the layers firmly in place, carefully turn the blade over to
the other side.
NOTE: Holding or temporarily taping a flat plate over the layers will
help hold the layers in place when turning the blade.

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THE REPAIR AREA.
5 Using very small pieces of repair material, fill in the area where foam
is missing, if applicable.
weave direction will alternate between ±45 degrees,
0 - 90 degrees.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE OPTION NO. 2, BLADE REPAIR BLANKET

CURE WHEN CURING A TRAILING EDGE FOAM REPAIR.
chapter.
SANDING.
is achieved. Refer to Figure 4-13.
resin rich areas.

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this chapter.
E. Split Trailing Edge
(1) General
(2) Procedure
(a) Using a clean tongue depressor, utility knife, or other similar tool, gently
pry apart the split edge and remove any contaminates.

CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, wipe the repair area.

(e) Using adhesive CM14 or CM15 in a syringe CM3, inject as much adhesive
as possible in the split, making sure of coverage of the entire surface.
1 Alternately, push the adhesive CM14 or CM15 into the split using a
clean, flat tool.

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(f) For a Kevlar® blade only: Optionally, laminate layers of fiberglass fabric
CM42 on top of the material pattern pieces on one side of the blade and
fold the fiberglass fabric CM42 over to the other side of the blade, blending
the new material to the original surface.
NOTE: Using the CM42 helps prevent fuzzing of the Kevlar® material
when sanding the repaired area.
(g) Cure the repair in accordance with the Curing Procedures section in this
chapter.
(h) Sand the repair.
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE ORIGINAL BLADE MATERIAL WHEN

SANDING.
1 Using no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, sand to remove excess
adhesive CM14 or CM15 and fiberglass fabric CM42 if applicable.
a After the final sanding the blade must have a smooth surface.
(i) Visually examine the repaired area to make sure that it is the original airfoil
shape.
1 If the original airfoil shape is not achieved, send the blade to Hartzell
(j) Perform a "Coin-Tap Inspection" of the repaired area in accordance with
a Delaminations or voids are not permitted.
b If the area of repair is not within the limits specified, repair in
c Repeat the inspections and repair as necessary until the repair
is satisfactory.
(k) Refinish the blade in accordance with the section, "Finish Procedures" in
this chapter.

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F. Erosion Screen Repair

(1) General
(a) This repair must be performed in accordance with the airworthy
(2) Procedure

CAUTION 2: DO NOT SAND INTO THE UNIDIRECTIONAL (UD) MATERIAL

OF THE BLADE.
damaged screen, and if applicable, composite material in the area to be
repaired. When all damage has been removed, there should be no loose
or deformed screen wire.
NOTE: Only remove damaged material.
(b) Examine the repair area.
1 If more than one composite layer has been removed or if the total
area is greater than the minor damage size limit, retire the blade in
accordance with the Part Retirement Procedures chapter of Hartzell
Propeller Inc. Standard Practices Manual 202A (61-01-02)
or send the blade to Hartzell Propeller Inc. for evaluation.
2 For blade models NC8834( ), 108MH92, 138MH91, (J)NC10904( ),
and JNC10905( ), from the surface of the blade with the paint
removed, the total depth of the screen and one layer of composite will
be 0.022 inch (0.55 mm).
3 For blade models NC10245( ) and NC10320, from the surface of the
blade with the paint removed, the total depth of the screen and one
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(c) Perform a "Coin-Tap Inspection" of the repaired area in accordance with

1 If the coin tap indication is greater in size than the limits defined in
the Minor Repair Limits, retire the blade in accordance with the Part
Retirement Procedures chapter of Hartzell Propeller Inc. Standard
Practices Manual 202A (61-01-02) or send the blade to Hartzell
Propeller Inc. for evaluation.
2 If the coin tap indication is within Minor Repair Limits, remove
delaminated material and re-inspect in accordance with 4.F.(2)(a) and
4.F.(2)(b) in this chapter.

(d) Using a clean cloth CM159 or equivalent dampened with solvent acetone
(f) Cut the repair material pattern pieces.
0 - 90 degrees, cut the repair material layer by layer to match the
shape of the repair area.
4 For a Kevlar® blade only: Optionally, laminate layers of fiberglass
fabric CM42 on top of the material pattern pieces, blending the new
material to the original surface.

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(g) Using a clean cloth CM159 or equivalent dampened with solvent acetone
CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, thoroughly clean the area to be
repaired.
(i) In a container that is free from contamination, mix the adhesive CM14 or

THOROUGHLY SATURATED WITH ADHESIVE CM14
OR CM15 AS THE LAYER LAMINATES TO THE
REPAIR AREA.
get the original shape.
0 - 90 degrees.
a Laminate each repair pattern piece, making sure that each
repair material pattern piece is thoroughly saturated before
applying the next layer. Additional adhesive CM14 or CM15 may
be applied if necessary.
b For a Kevlar® blade only: Optionally, laminate layers of
fiberglass fabric CM42 on top of the material pattern pieces,
blending the new material to the original surface.
chapter.

SANDING.
2 Starting with 80 grit or finer sandpaper and using progressively finer
grit sandpaper, sand until the original shape is achieved.

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resin rich areas.
this chapter.

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THOROUGHLY SATURATED WITH ADHESIVE CM14
OR CM15 AS THE LAYER LAMINATES TO THE
REPAIR AREA.
get the original shape.
0 - 90 degrees.
a Laminate each repair pattern piece, making sure that each
repair material pattern piece is thoroughly saturated before
applying the next layer. Additional adhesive CM14 or CM15 may
be applied if necessary.
b For a Kevlar® blade only: Optionally, laminate layers of
fiberglass fabric CM42 on top of the material pattern pieces,
blending the new material to the original surface.
chapter.

SANDING.
2 Starting with 80 grit or finer sandpaper and using progressively finer
grit sandpaper, sand until the original shape is achieved.
resin rich areas.
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R
Trail Edge of the Original
Expanded Foil
TIP AREA B
1.25 inches
(31.7 mm)
TI-00110H
2.50 inches
(63.5 mm)
N-shank Kevlar®/Carbon Hybrid Blade Repair Limits

Figure 4-16
B D
Trail Edge of the Original
Expanded Foil
R
TIP AREA
C
1.25 inches
(31.7 mm)
TI-00110L
2.50 inches
(63.5 mm)

Figure 4-17

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B D
Trail Edge of the Original C D

Expanded Foil
R
TIP AREA
E
1.25 inches
TI-00110M
(31.7 mm)
2.50 inches
(63.5 mm)

Figure 4-18
R D R
D
R Trail Edge of the Original
TIP AREA D Expanded Foil
B
1.25 inches
(31.7 mm)
TI-00110K
2.50 inches
(63.5 mm)

Figure 4-19

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5. Blade Repairs for N-shank Kevlar®/Carbon Hybrid Blades Only

A. Repair Area Limits
(1) General
(a) The limits in this section apply when specified for a repair given in this
chapter.
(b) If the amount of expanded foil remaining is less than the permitted limits
given in this section, factory only repair of the expanded foil may be
possible. Contact Hartzell Propeller Inc. for determination.
(2) Tip Area - Refer to Figure 4-16 through Figure 4-19.
(a) The repair procedures defined in section 5 in this chapter may be
performed in this area.
(b) If any damage or repair area extends beyond the tip area of the blade:
1 The damage in the tip area must be repaired in accordance with the
repair procedures for the tip area as given in this chapter.
2 The damage that extends beyond the tip area must be repaired in
accordance with the repair procedures specific to that area as given
in this chapter.
(c) Even though removal of the entire expanded foil in the Tip Area is
permitted, it is recommended to keep each repair as small as possible.
(3) All Other Areas - Refer to Figure 4-16 through Figure 4-19.
(a) The location and size of each finished repair area is determined by the
amount of expanded foil removed to maintain lightning protection.
(b) Before starting any repair, remove the paint around the repair area
and inspect the expanded foil to make sure the finished repair and any
previous repairs will meet the finished repair area limits stated below.
1 Using 120 grit or finer sandpaper, remove the paint around the area
to be repaired to expose the expanded foil and/or previous repair
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(c) The following finished repaired area limits apply:

1 R is the largest permitted dimension of any individual finished repair area.
2 R must be less than or equal to 2.75 inches (69.8 mm).
3 D is the distance between two individual finished repair areas.
4 D must be equal to or greater than R.
5 After the repair is completed, there must be a minimum total of
1.60 inches (40.6 mm) measured in a straight line of original
expanded foil remaining between the trail edge of the erosion shield
and the trail edge of the original expanded foil at any blade section.
a Examples:
(1) In Figure 4-16 and Figure 4-19 the sum of A and B must be
equal to or greater than 1.60 inches (40.6 mm).
(2) In Figure 4-17 the sum of A, B, and C must be equal to or
greater than 1.60 inches (40.6 mm).
(3) In Figure 4-18 the sum of A, B, C and E must be equal to
or greater than 1.60 inches (40.6 mm).
(d) Example:
1 Choose two finished repaired areas.
2 Determine R for each finished repaired area (must be less than or
equal to 2.75 inches [69.8 mm]).
3 Select the largest R of the two finished repaired areas.
4 Determine D between the two individual finished repair areas.
5 D must be equal to or greater than the largest R.

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B. Loss of Paint and/or Filler Material

(1) General
(2) Repair Procedure
(a) Using 120 grit or finer sandpaper, remove the paint and expose the entire
1 Feather the area into the non-repair area of the blade.
CAUTION: DO NOT SAND THROUGH THE MESH MATERIAL. USE

EXTREME CARE WHEN SANDING DOWN TO THE BLADE
SURFACE. AN N-SHANK COMPOSITE BLADE HAS
ALUMINUM MESH ON THE BLADE SURFACE THAT FORMS
PART OF THE LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM.
(b) If the damaged area still contains filler material, continue to sand the
area using 120 grit or finer sandpaper until all filler material and damaged
material is removed.

(c) Using cheesecloth CM159 or equivalent, dampened with solvent acetone
CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, thoroughly wipe the area.
(e) Apply wash primer Mix Number 3 to the exposed erosion shield in
accordance with the Paint and Finish chapter of Hartzell Propeller Inc.
(f) Permit the wash primer Mix Number 3 to dry.
(g) In a container that is free from contamination, mix adhesive CM14 or
(h) Using adhesive CM14 or CM15, laminate enough fiberglass fabric CM42
in individual layers to permit sanding the repair area down to the original
airfoil shape.
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(j) Using 120 grit or finer sandpaper, sand the blade until the original airfoil
shape has been restored.
(a) If 0.50 inch (12.7 mm) (measured normal to the leading edge radius
aft toward the trailing edge of the section) has not been exposed,
sand to expose this area. Refer to Figure 4-20.
(k) Using cheesecloth CM159 dampened with solvent acetone CM173, MEK
CM106, or MPK CM219, thoroughly wipe the blade.
(l) Permit the acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219 to dry.
(m) Apply wash primer Mix Number 3 to the exposed erosion shield in
accordance with the Paint and Finish chapter of Hartzell Propeller Inc.
(n) Permit the wash primer Mix Number 3 to dry.
this chapter.
Sand to Expose the

Erosion Shield
0.5 inch (12.7 mm)
Erosion Shield
TI-00076
Sanding to Expose Erosion Shield

Figure 4-20

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C. Gouges, Delaminations, or Loss of Composite Material

this chapter.
(1) General
(2) Procedure
(a) Using a grinder or sander, remove material to create a bevel that extends
outward from the repair area 0.50 inch (12.7 mm) for each 0.010 inch
(0.254 mm) in depth. Refer to Figure 4-21.
1 If the bevel extends into the leading edge, the erosion shield must be
removed to complete the repair.
a Replacement of the erosion shield is a major repair performed at
overhaul.
2 For repaired area limits, refer to the section "Repair Area Limits" for
N-shank blades in this chapter.
Fiberglass Fabric CM42
E-glass CM55
E-glass CM55
Sanded Bevel E-glass CM55 Layer

for Repair of the Blade
Kevlar® Layer
of the Blade
Carbon Layer of
the Blade
Material Layers of the N-shank Kevlar®/Carbon Hybrid Blade

Figure 4-21

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(b) Using solvent acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, clean the
area.
(d) Determine the number of layers of E-glass CM55 needed for the repair,
based on the depth of the damage.
1 The maximum permitted number of layers of E-glass CM55 that may
be used is two.
2 Each cured layer of E-glass CM55 is 0.0085 inch (0.215 mm) thick.
3 Cut layers of E-glass CM55 to match the shape of the beveled area
to create a stair step pattern when laminating. Refer to Figure 4-21.
a Cut each layer at a ± 45 degree angle relative to the blade pitch
axis.
(e) In a container that is free from contamination, mix adhesive CM14 or
(f) Using adhesive CM14 or CM15, laminate one or two layers of E-glass
CM55.
(g) Using adhesive CM14 or CM15, laminate an additional layer(s) of
fiberglass fabric CM42 over the entire repair area to achieve the original
airfoil shape and to aid in the transition.
NOTE: This layer(s) helps blend the layers and most of it may be
sanded away.
(3) Cure the repair in accordance with the Curing Procedures section in this
chapter.

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(4) After Curing

(a) Using no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, sand the repaired area to the
original airfoil shape.
(b) Make a visual inspection of the repaired area.
1 Repair any delaminations or voids.
(d) Make an inspection of the finished repaired area in accordance with the
section "Repair Area Limits" for N-shank blades.
(e) Refinish the blade in accordance with the section, "Finish Procedures" in
this chapter.

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D. Crushed or Cracked Trailing Edge - Tip Region of the Blade

this chapter.
(1) General
(2) Repair Procedure
(a) Using a grinder or sander, remove loose surface material.
1 Some of the blade material, even though damaged, may remain on
the blade.
a If damaged material is fully intact, it should remain on the blade.
NOTE: If more than one layer remains on the blade, but the layers
are separated from each other, adhesive CM14 or CM15 will
be injected between these layers when the repair is made.
(b) Using a grinder or sander, remove material to create a bevel that extends
outward from the repair area 0.500 inch (12.7 mm) for each 0.010 inch
(0.254 mm) in depth on each side of the blade. Refer to Figure 4-21.
1 If the bevel extends into the leading edge, the erosion shield must be
removed to complete the repair.
a Replacement of the erosion shield is a major repair performed at
overhaul.

(c) Using solvent acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, wipe the
repair area.

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Repairs That
ARE NOT
Equal Depth
Repairs That
ARE
Equal Depth
TI-00113
Symetrical Repairs
Figure 4-22

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(e) Determine the number of layers of E-glass CM55 needed for each side of
the repair, based on the depth of the damage.
1 In areas where the depth of repairs on both sides is equal, the
repair materials may be folded to both sides of the blade. Refer to
Figure 4-22.
2 In areas where the depth of repairs on both sides is not equal, use
additional layers(s) on the deeper side, then the repair materials may
be folded to both sides of the blade. Refer to Figure 4-22.
3 The maximum permitted number of layers of E-glass CM55 that may
be used on each side is three.
4 Each cured layer of E-glass CM55 is 0.0085 inch (0.215 mm) thick.
5 Cut each layer of E-glass CM55 at a ± 45 degree angle relative to the
blade pitch axis to match the shape of the beveled area to create a
stair step pattern when laminating. Refer to Figure 4-22.
(f) In a container that is free from contamination, mix adhesive CM14 or
CM15 in accordance with the manufacturer's directions.
(g) If applicable, inject adhesive CM14 or CM15 with a syringe CM3, or
equivalent, between all the layers of the original material remaining in the
damaged area.
(h) Put the previously cut E-glass CM55 layers on the repair area.
(a) Using adhesive CM14 or CM15, saturate each layer of E-glass CM55
after it is applied to the repair area.
(i) Using adhesive CM14 or CM15, put layer(s) of fiberglass fabric CM42 over
the entire repair area to achieve the original airfoil shape and to aid in the
transition.
NOTE: The fiberglass fabric CM42 helps to blend the layers and most
of it may be sanded away.
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(4) After Curing

(a) Using no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, sand or grind to the original
airfoil shape. Refer to Figure 4-13 G.
(b) Make a visual inspection of the repaired area. Repair any delaminations or
voids.
3 Repeat the inspections and repair as necessary until the repair is
satisfactory.
(d) Inspect the finished repaired area in accordance with the section "Repair
Area Limits" for N-shank blades in this chapter.
(e) Refinish the blade in accordance with the section, "Finish Procedures" in
this chapter.

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E. Crushed or Cracked Trailing Edge Foam Region of the Blade

this chapter.
(1) General
(b) If foam is missing within the repair area, small pieces of E-glass CM55 will
be used to replace the missing foam.
(2) Procedure
CAUTION: USE CARE WHEN GRINDING TO REMOVE MATERIAL.
GRINDING MAY CAUSE DAMAGE BEYOND THE
SERVICEABLE LIMITS.
NOTE: It is recommended to use 180 grit sandpaper or equivalent when
removing material in and around the damaged area.
(a) Using a customer supplied small angle grinder or equivalent, remove
damaged material, including damaged foam, on the camber side and face
side of the blade, approximately 0.5 inch (13 mm) around the damaged area.
(b) Using a grinder or sander, remove damaged composite material to create
a bevel in the area to be repaired.
1 While removing material, make a bevel that extends outward from
the repair area 0.25 to 0.75 inch (6.3 to 19.0 mm) for each 0.010 inch
(0.254 mm) in depth on each side of the blade. Refer to Figure 4-21.


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Area to be Filled with Adhesive CM14 or CM15

Small Pieces of
E-glass CM55
Layers of Fiberglass Fabric CM42

Layers of E-glass CM55
Repair Layers
Figure 4-23

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removed or the minor repair limit has been reached.
(c) After removing material, examine the repair area.
1 The remaining layers must be fully bonded.
2 If damaged material remains after reaching the minor repair limit,
send the blade to Hartzell Propeller Inc. for factory only repair.
3 Perform a "Coin-Tap Inspection" of the repaired area in accordance
with the Inspection Procedures chapter of this manual.
a If the results of the coin-tap inspection are not satisfactory, send
the blade to Hartzell Propeller Inc. for factory only repair.

(d) Using a cloth saturated with solvent acetone CM173, MEK CM106, or
MPK CM219, wipe the repair area.
(f) Cut layers of E-glass CM55 and fiberglass fabric CM42. Refer to Figure 4-23.
1 Cut layers of E-glass CM55.
a Cut each layer at a 45 degree angle relative to the blade pitch
axis to match the shape of the beveled area to create a stair
step pattern when laminating. Refer to Figure 4-22.
b Cut each layer large enough to cover the repair area on one
side of the blade and to wrap around the trail edge of the blade
and cover the repair area on the opposite side of the blade.
2 Cut layers of fiberglass fabric CM42 large enough to cover the repair
area on one side of the blade and to wrap around the trail edge of the
blade and cover the repair area on the opposite side of the blade.
(g) In a container free from contamination, mix adhesive CM14 or CM15 in
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(h) On one side of the blade, apply adhesive CM14 or CM15 to the repair
area.
(i) Put layers of the precut E-glass CM55 in the repair area and align the
layers to fit within the repair area adjacent to the foam surface and the
Kevlar® surface. Refer to Figure 4-23.
1 Using adhesive CM14 or CM15, saturate each layer of E-glass CM55
2 Use the layers of precut E-glass CM55 that were cut to wrap around
the trail edge of the blade and cover the opposite side of the repair
area, but do not wrap the layers around the blade at this time.
(j) Apply layer(s) of precut fiberglass fabric CM42 over the entire repair area
to achieve the original airfoil shape, but do not wrap the layer(s) around to
the other side of the blade at this time. Refer to Figure 4-23.
NOTE: The fiberglass fabric CM42 helps to blend the layers and most
of it may be sanded away.
1 Using adhesive CM14 or CM15, saturate the fiberglass fabric CM42.
(k) Holding all of the layers firmly in place, carefully turn the blade over to the
other side.
NOTE: Holding or temporarily taping a flat plate over the layers will help
hold the layers in place when turning the blade.
(l) Using very small pieces of E-glass CM55, fill in the area where the foam is
missing. Refer to Figure 4-23.
1 Using adhesive CM14 or CM15, saturate the E-glass CM55 that was
used to fill in the area where the foam is missing and the entire repair
area.
(m) Wrap E-glass CM55 from the other side of the blade around the blade and
apply to the repair area on this side of the blade.
1 Align each layer of E-glass CM55 to fit within the repair area adjacent
to the foam surface and the Kevlar® surface.
2 Using adhesive CM14 or CM15, saturate each layer of E-glass CM55
(n) Wrap the fiberglass fabric CM42 from the other side of the blade around
the blade and over the entire repair area to achieve the original airfoil
shape.
1 Using adhesive CM14 or CM15, saturate the fiberglass fabric CM42.

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CAUTION: DO NOT USE OPTION NO. 2, BLADE REPAIR BLANKET CURE

WHEN CURING A TRAILING EDGE FOAM REPAIR.
chapter.
(4) After Curing
(a) Using no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, sand or grind to the original
airfoil shape. Refer to Figure 4-13 G.
(b) Make a visual inspection of the repaired area.
(c) Repair any delaminations or voids.
(d) Perform a "Coin-Tap Inspection" of the repaired area in accordance with
(e) Inspect the finished repaired area in accordance with the section "Repair
Area Limits" for N-shank blades in this chapter.
(f) Refinish the blade in accordance with the section, "Finish Procedures" in
this chapter.

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F. Split Trailing Edge

(1) General
(2) Procedure
(a) Using a clean tongue depressor, utility knife, or other similar tool, gently
pry apart the split edge and remove any contaminates.

CM173, MEK CM106, or MPK CM219, wipe the repair area.

(e) Using adhesive CM14 or CM15 in a syringe CM3, inject as much adhesive
as possible in the split, making sure of coverage of the entire surface.
1 Alternately, push the adhesive CM14 or CM15 into the split using a
clean, flat tool.
(f) Cure the repair in accordance with the Curing Procedures section in this
chapter.
(g) Sand the repair.
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE ORIGINAL BLADE MATERIAL WHEN

SANDING.
1 Using no coarser than 60 grit sandpaper, sand to remove excess
adhesive CM14 or CM15 and fiberglass fabric CM42 if applicable.
a After the final sanding, the blade must have a smooth surface.

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(h) Visually examine the repaired area to make sure that it is the original airfoil
shape.
1 If the original airfoil shape is not achieved, send the blade to Hartzell
(i) Perform a "Coin-Tap Inspection" of the repaired area in accordance with
a Delaminations or voids are not permitted.
b If the area of repair is not within the limits specified, repair in
c Repeat the inspections and repair as necessary until the repair
is satisfactory.
(j) Make an inspection of the repaired area in accordance with the section,
"Repair Area Limits" for N-shank blades in this chapter.
(k) Refinish the blade in accordance with the section, "Finish Procedures" in
this chapter.
6. Curing Procedures
A. Cure of Trailing Edge Repairs
(1) General
CAUTION: DO NOT USE CURE OPTION 2 FOR CURING A TRAILING

EDGE FOAM REPAIR.
(a) There are two options for curing the repair.
1 Cure Option 1 uses a room temperature or oven cure cycle for curing
the repair.
a Plates and clamps are used to apply even pressure to the
repaired area.
2 Cure Option 2 uses a blade repair blanket TE304 that supplies heat
for accelerated curing of the repair.
a The blade repair blanket TE304 and clamps are used to apply
even pressure to the repaired area.
(2) Preparing the Repaired Area for Curing
(a) Optionally, use Teflon® bleeder cloth CM58 and polyester absorbent cloth
CM59.
NOTE: Using the Teflon® bleeder cloth CM58 and polyester absorbent
cloth CM59 will absorb excess resin, minimize sanding, and
make clean-up easier.

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1 Cut a piece of Teflon® bleeder cloth CM58 large enough to cover and
extend beyond the repaired area on one side of the blade and fold
over to cover and extend beyond the repaired area on the other side
of the blade.
NOTE: Making the Teflon® bleeder cloth CM58 approximately
1 inch (25.4 mm) larger than the repaired area will prevent
sticking of the vacuum bagging material to the repaired
area.
2 Put the piece of Teflon® bleeder cloth CM58 over the repaired area
on one side of the blade and fold it over to cover the repaired area on
the other side of the blade.
a If necessary to hold in place, apply tape to the edges of the
Teflon® bleeder cloth CM58 outside of the repaired area.
3 Cut a piece of polyester absorbent cloth CM59 large enough to cover
the repaired area on one side of the blade and fold over to cover the
repaired area on the other side of the blade.
NOTE: Making the polyester absorbent cloth CM59 slightly
smaller than the Teflon® bleeder cloth CM58 will reduce the
sanding needed.
4 Put the piece of polyester absorbent cloth CM59 over the Teflon®
bleeder cloth CM58 in the repaired area on one side of the blade and
fold it over to cover the repaired area on the other side of the blade.
polyester absorbent cloth CM59 outside of the repaired area.
(b) Cut a piece of vacuum bag material CM45 large enough to cover the entire
repaired area on one side of the blade and fold over to cover the repaired
area on the other side of the blade.
(c) Put the piece of vacuum bag material CM45 on the repaired area on one
side of the blade and fold it over to cover the repaired area on the other
side of the blade.
1 If necessary to hold in place, apply tape to the edges of the vacuum
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(3) Curing the Repair

(a) Cure Option 1, Room Temperature Cure
1 Prepare two semi-rigid plates to clamp over the repaired area.
a Make the plates from metal, plastic, Masonite®, or other semi-
rigid material.
b Make one plate long enough so that when the plates are
clamped on the blade, the plates will extend beyond the repaired
area.
c When the repair is to a curved area of the blade, a layer of
compressive material, such as foam rubber, may be used
between the repair area and the plate to help apply uniform
pressure when curing the repaired area.
2 Put one plate over the repaired area on each side of the blade.
a If necessary to hold in place, apply tape to the plate outside of
the repaired area.
CAUTION: EXCESSIVE CLAMP FORCE WILL DAMAGE THE

BLADE. SECURE THE PLATE TO THE BLADE WITH
MINIMAL FORCE.
3 Install clamps as necessary to apply even pressure to the repaired
area.
4 Permit the adhesive to cure for 12 hours at room temperature or for
2 hours at 145° ± 5° F (63° ± 2° C).
5 Remove the plates and the cure materials from the blade.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE CURE OPTION 2 FOR CURING A TRAILING

EDGE FOAM REPAIR.
(b) Cure Option 2, Blade Repair Blanket Cure
CAUTION: DO NOT PUT THE TEMPERATURE INDICATING STRIPS

DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE REPAIR .
1 Put two temperature indicating strips, one each of TE306 and TE307,
on each side of the blade adjacent to the repair area to monitor the
temperature during the cure cycle.
a One strip TE306 has a temperature range of 120° to 180° F.
b The second strip TE307 has a temperature range of 190° to
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c Monitoring of the temperature of both sides of the blade

is necessary because the blade repair blanket TE304 is
constructed with two heating elements, one for each side of the
blade.
(1) Each element is independently controlled by a
nonadjustable controller contained within the blade repair
blanket TE304.
2 Cut a piece of vacuum bag material that is large enough to prevent
adhesive from getting on the blade repair blanket TE304 when it is
applied.
a Put the piece of vacuum bag material CM45 over the blade.
CAUTION: DO NOT LET THE HINGE OF THE BLADE REPAIR

BLANKET TE304 CRUSH THE LAMINATED COMPOSITE
MATERIALS OF THE REPAIR .
3 Put the blade repair blanket TE304 on the trailing edge of the blade,
centered over the repair, making sure that the hinge of the blade
repair blanket does not crush the laminated composite materials.
4 Put a minimum of two C-clamps on the metal strip of the blade
repair blanket TE304, in such a way that the clamping pressure is
distributed over the entire repaired area.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE BLADE REPAIR BLANKET

TE304 IN A WET ENVIRONMENT OR ON A WET BLADE.
DOING SO MAY CREATE AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD.
5 Connect the blade repair blanket TE304 to a 120 volt power source
for a minimum of 130 minutes.
NOTE: The minimum time includes 2 hours for curing plus
10 minutes to permit the blade repair blanket to warm to
the correct temperature.
6 Unplug the blade repair blanket TE304.
7 Remove the blade repair blanket TE304 and the repair hardware
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8 Examine the readings of the temperature indicating strips TE306 and

TE307.
a The temperature readings must be greater than 120° F and less
than 180° F.
NOTE: Temperature indicating strips consist of four silver/white
dots. Each dot is identified with the temperature at which it
will turn black. When examining the temperature indicating
strips, after removal of the blade repair blanket TE304,
the "120° F" dot must be black while the "180° F" through
the "220° F" dots must be white. The colors of the "140° F"
and "160° F" dots do not matter.
b If the indicated temperature is below 120° F, inadequate
heating occurred. Permit the repair to cure 12 hours at room
temperature.
c If the indicated temperature is above 180° F, the composite
material may be damaged. Retire the blade or contact Hartzell
Propeller Inc. to arrange for evaluation.
(4) After cure, return to applicable repair procedure for additional requirements.
B. Cure of Surface Repairs (excludes trailing edge repairs)
(1) Procedure for Curing a Blade Surface Repair - Clamping Method
(a) Optionally, Teflon® bleeder cloth CM58 and polyester absorbent cloth
CM59 may be used.
NOTE: Using the Teflon® bleeder cloth CM58 and polyester absorbent
cloth CM59 will absorb excess resin, minimize sanding, and
make clean up easier.
1 Put the piece of Teflon® bleeder cloth CM58 over the repaired area.
NOTE: Making the Teflon® bleeder cloth CM58 approximately
1 inch (25.4 mm) larger than the repaired area will prevent
sticking of the vacuum bagging material to the repaired
area.
Teflon® bleeder cloth CM58 outside of the repaired area.
2 Put a piece of polyester absorbent cloth CM59 over the Teflon®
bleeder cloth CM58 in the repaired area.
NOTE: Making the polyester absorbent cloth CM59 slightly
smaller than the Teflon® bleeder cloth CM58 will reduce the
sanding needed.
polyester absorbent cloth CM59 outside of the repaired area.

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(b) Cut a piece of vacuum bag material CM45 large enough to cover the entire
repaired area.
(c) Put the piece of vacuum bag material CM45 on the repaired area.
(d) Prepare two semi-rigid plates to clamp over the repaired area.
1 Make the plates from metal, plastic, Masonite®, or other
semi-rigid material.
2 Make one plate long enough so that when the plates are clamped on
the blade, the plates will extend beyond the repaired area.
3 When the repair is to a curved area of the blade, a layer of
compressive material, such as foam rubber, may be used between
the repair area and the plate to help apply uniform pressure when
curing the repaired area.
(e) Put one plate over the repaired area and the other plate on the other side
of the blade.
1 If necessary to hold in place, apply tape to the plate.
CAUTION: EXCESSIVE CLAMP FORCE WILL DAMAGE THE

BLADE. SECURE THE PLATE TO THE BLADE WITH
MINIMAL FORCE.
2 Install clamps as necessary to apply even pressure to the repaired
area.
3 Permit the adhesive to cure for 12 hours at room temperature or for
2 hours at 145° ± 5° F (63° ± 2° C).
4 Remove the plates and the cure materials from the blade.
(2) After cure, return to applicable repair procedure for additional requirements.

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7. Finish Procedures

A. Paint
(1) Propeller blades are painted with a durable specialized coating that is resistant
to abrasion. If this coating becomes eroded, it is necessary to repaint the
blades to provide proper corrosion and erosion protection.
(2) Polane® finish coating is a more durable coating than the aerosol finish coating.
However, the aerosol finish coating is a quicker process and is an acceptable
option for field repairs given time and location constraints.
(a) Regardless of the finish option, wash primer Mix Number 3 is needed for
good paint adhesion to the erosion shield.
1 Wash primer Mix Number 3 is required for use with the Polane finish
option when refinishing any portion of the erosion shield.
2 Wash primer Mix Number 3 is not required for use with the aerosol
finish option.
3 When applying wash primer Mixture Number 3, do so in accordance
with the section, "Mixtures" in the Tooling and Materials chapter in
this manual.
(b) If the Polane® finish coat is preferred, contact one of the following:
1 An authorized propeller repair facility to complete the finish
procedure.
2 Hartzell Propeller Inc. Product Support for the applicable procedure
information from Hartzell Propeller Inc. Standard Practices Manual
202A (61-01-02)
(c) If the aerosol finish coat is preferred, refinish the repaired area(s)
in accordance with the Painting of Composite Blades section of the
Maintenace Practices chapter in the applicable Hartzell Propeller Inc.
propeller owner's manual.

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B. Erosion Tape
(1) Installation of Erosion Tape CM158, is required for N7605(C)( ), N( )7893( ),
N( )8301( ), N( )8302( ), 75A01-2( ), L76A01X( ), N76M05C( )X, and
H79A06X( ) non-booted blades.
CAUTION 1: EROSION TAPE CM158 MUST BE INSTALLED ON ALL

N7605(C)( ), N( )7893( ), N( )8301( ), N( )8302( ), 75A01-2( ),
L76A01X( ), N76M05C( )X, AND H79A06X( ) NON-BOOTED
BLADES. FAILURE TO INSTALL THE EROSION TAPE ON THESE
PROPELLER MODELS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO
THE BLADE.
CAUTION 2: DO NOT INSTALL EROSION TAPE CM158 ON A BLADE

WITH AN ANTI-ICE BOOT. INSTALLATION OF EROSION TAPE
CM158 WILL PREVENT PROPER FUNCTION OF THE
ANTI-ICING BOOT.
NOTE: The erosion tape CM158 may be installed on the blade before
propeller assembly, after propeller assembly, or on-wing.
(a) A minimum temperature of 60° F (10° C) is required for erosion tape
CM158 application.
(b) Keep hands clean at all times.
CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL EROSION TAPE CM158 ON A BLADE THAT

HAS PAINT THAT HAS CURED LESS THAN 8 HOURS .
(c) If performed in conjunction with paint refinish or touch-up, paint must cure
for a minimum of 8 hours before installing erosion tape CM158.
(d) Cut erosion tape CM158 to the correct length for each blade.
Refer to Table 4-2.
Erosion Tape Edge

Erosion Tape Length
Blade Model Inboard Location From the
(per Blade)
Outboard End of the Metal Shank
N7605(C)( ) 14.87 inches (377.6 mm) 1.00 inch (25.4 mm)
N( )7893( ) 13.33 inches (338.5 mm) 1.00 inch (25.4 mm)
( )75A01-2( ) 14.85 inches (377.1 mm) 1.00 inch (25.4 mm)
76C03( ) 14.38 inches (365.2 mm) 1.00 inch (25.4 mm)
L76A01X( ) 15.60 inches (396.2 mm) 1.00 inch (25.4 mm)
N76M05C( )X 14.87 inches (377.6 mm) 1.00 inch (25.4 mm)
H79A06X( ) 14.87 inches (377.6 mm) 1.00 inch (25.4 mm)
Erosion Tape Length / Location

Table 4-2

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(e) Radius the corners of the erosion tape CM158 to 0.5 inch (13 mm) to
remove any sharp corners.
(f) Using a pencil or a ball-point pen, measure and make a mark on the
non-adhesive side of the erosion tape CM158 to indicate the centerline of
the erosion tape.
(g) Using a non-graphite pencil CM162 (or equivalent), measure and make
a mark on the blade outboard of the metal blade shank near the leading
edge. Refer to Table 4-2 for the correct measurement.
1 This alignment mark on the blade will be used to align the inboard
edge of the erosion tape at installation.

(h) Using a clean cloth dampened with solvent CM106 (MEK), CM219 (MPK)
or CM41 (toluene), thoroughly clean the area of the blade where the
erosion tape CM158 will be installed.
1 Using a clean, lint-free cloth, immediately wipe the area dry.
2 Permit the area to air dry.
3 Repeat the cleaning and drying of the area.
(i) Application of Optional Adhesive Promoter CM124
NOTE: Adhesive promoter CM124 will increase the adhesion between
the erosion tape CM158 and the blade.
1 Apply masking tape or equivalent as masking material to the
perimeter of the area where the erosion tape CM158 will be installed.
2 Apply a thin, uniform layer of adhesive promoter CM124 to the area
of the blade where the erosion tape CM158 will be installed.
3 Remove the masking material.
CAUTION: THE ADHESIVE PROMOTER CM124 WILL BEGIN

TO LOSE ADHESION AFTER 60 MINUTES AT ROOM
TEMPERATURE.
4 Permit the adhesive promoter CM124 to dry at room temperature for a
minimum of 15 minutes and a maximum of 60 minutes.

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(j) Peel the backing material from the erosion tape CM158.
(k) Holding the erosion tape CM158 with the adhesive side toward the blade,
align the end of the erosion tape with the alignment mark on the blade
(outboard of the metal blade shank and near the leading edge), while
aligning the centerline that was marked on the erosion tape with the
leading edge of the blade.
(l) Press the erosion tape CM158 into position on the leading edge of the
blade while maintaining light tension on the erosion tape to minimize air
bubbles and keep the tape straight.
1 Using a roller, such as TE330 or TE331, or fingers, press the erosion
tape CM158 down onto the leading edge of the blade.
(m) Using a roller, such as TE330 or TE331, or fingers, work the erosion tape
CM158 into position on one side of the blade.
1 Starting at the outboard end of the blade and working toward the
shank, use a hard rubber or nylon roller, such as TE330 or TE331, or
fingers, to firmly seat the erosion tape CM158 to the blade.
2 Make sure that there are no wrinkles and that no air is trapped under
the erosion tape CM158.
CAUTION: DO NOT DAMAGE THE BLADE WHEN REMOVING AIR

BUBBLES.
3 Remove air bubbles under the erosion tape by carefully puncturing
the erosion tape CM158 with a sharp pin and pressing out the
trapped air.
4 Repeat step 7.B.(1)(m) (1 thru 3) on the other side of the blade.
8. Documenting the Repair
A. Blade Damage Repair Sheet
(1) Complete the Blade Damage Repair Sheet from the applicable Hartzell
Propeller Inc. propeller owner's manual.
B. Propeller Logbook
(1) Make an entry in the propeller logbook that a repair has been made in
accordance with this service manual and reference the applicable Blade
Damage Repair Sheet.

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TOOLING AND MATERIALS - CONTENTS
1. Special Tools............................................................................................................. 5-3

A. General............................................................................................................... 5-3
B. Special Tools....................................................................................................... 5-3
2. Mixtures.................................................................................................................... 5-3
A. Mixture Number 3, Washer Primer...................................................................... 5-3

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1. Special Tools
A. General
Required Publications section in the Introduction chapter of this manual for
the identification of these publications.
(1) While Hartzell Propeller Inc. does not maintain an exact list of standard tools
used in repair or servicing of our propeller blades, Hartzell Propeller Inc.
frequently also requires the use of special tools during servicing, repair, or
overhaul.
(a) The applicable overhaul manual and Hartzell Propeller Inc. Illustrated Tool
and Equipment Manual 165A (61-00-65) supply this necessary tooling
information.
(b) It is the responsibility of the repair station or the technician performing the
repair or servicing to use these special tools as required.
B. Special Tools
Required Publications section in the Introduction chapter of this manual for
the identification of these publications.
(1) Hartzell Propeller Inc. Illustrated Tool and Equipment Manual 165A (61-00-65)
contains a listing of required tools.
2. Mixtures
A. Mixture Number 3, Washer Primer

4 parts Wash Primer (CM24)
4 parts Reducer, Wash Primer (CM25)
1 part Acid Diluent (CM26)
Let stand 1/2 hour before using
NOTE: The Hartzell Propeller Inc. required mix ratio is as shown here. The mix
ratio differs from the manufacturer's label. Make sure to use the mix ratio
that is specified by Hartzell Propeller Inc.

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Composite Propeller Blade

Legacy Composite N-shank Composite Bantam Composite

Hartzell Propeller Inc.

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1. Airworthiness Limitations Information

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Hartzell Propeller Inc. Owner's Manual/Blade Model Reference

4. Safe Handling of Paints and Chemicals

5. Component Life and Service

NOTE: TSN/TSO is considered as the time accumulated between rotation

NOTE: Propeller assembly serial numbers are impression stamped

7. Tooling and Materials

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INSPECTION PROCEDURES - CONTENTS

1. Inspection Procedures.............................................................................................. 1-3

Determination of Repair Flow Chart..................................................... Figure 1-1.............. 1-3

Blade Type and Blade Model Designations.......................................... Table 1-1.............. 1-16

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A. Determination of Damage Limits

B. Determination of Type of Repair

Determination of Repair Flow Chart

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