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barry(at)pgtc.com
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 1:04 pm Post subject: GSC Propeller

I would be remiss if I did not make other owners of  GSC props aware of this.  I think the people at GSC are good competent  people and don't want to say nor do anything to hurt their business but feel I  must get this message out.

  

 Yesterday I took off from the airport and right  after leveling at 2500 all three blades departed the hub.  I landed the 912  S powered Kitfox with out any problems.  This was an updated three blade  with the aluminum bases and a bolt going through the aluminum base and the wood  blade.  The blades came out clean, leaving wood on the barbs of the bases,  on the long wood screws that ran parallel to the blades and a chunk of wood  behind each bolt.

  

 There was a big bump when it occurred and the  engine was definitely moved within the mounts but seems to have returned to its  original position.  One carb came out of its socket and this is probably  what kept the engine from over revving.  

  

 I have already communicated with Lockwood and GSC and will speak to John  McBean soon.

  

 Barry West



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smokey_bear_40220(at)yaho
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 1:51 pm Post subject: GSC Propeller

Thanks for the info Barry.  Glad you are still here to

tell us.  Someone is definately looking out for you,

besides the expert airmenship too.



Kurt S.



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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 2:35 pm Post subject: GSC Propeller

I know if it were me I would need the seat pads in the plane replaced too.



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d(at)cfisher.com
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 3:51 pm Post subject: GSC Propeller

Did it look like this ? 

 http://www.cfisher.com/gsc/

  

 All props can depart at anytime, That is why i have  a 1/8" atached to engine and airframe in case of separation. 

 You lose your engine in a Kitfox and I think   you will be outta control . 

  

 I have hands on experience in blade departures as  well.  The one in picture was not mine.

  

 Glad it all worked out for  you.  

  

  Practice does not make perfect but it sure is  better than without. 

 I did some dead stick videos on youtube as well.  

  

 Dave 

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dosmythe(at)cox.net
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:34 pm Post subject: GSC Propeller

Dave,

     Please re-read what you posted  and explain. A 1/8" what?

 [quote]   All props can depart at anytime, That is why i    have a 1/8" atached to engine and airframe in case of separation.  

    

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flier(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:01 pm Post subject: GSC Propeller

Hey Barry,

  

 How many hours were on the blades?  Was the aircraft  always hangared?  Did the prop ever see weather?

  

 Just fyi, concerning the bolt through the blade roots GSC  advised the hubs for the 912 have always been that way.

  

 Thanks,

  

 Ted  



   From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Barry  West

Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 2:52 PM

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Subject: GSC Propeller

 

  I would be remiss if I did not make other owners of  GSC props aware of this.  I think the people at GSC are good competent  people and don't want to say nor do anything to hurt their business but feel I  must get this message out.

  

 Yesterday I took off from the airport and right  after leveling at 2500 all three blades departed the hub.  I landed the 912  S powered Kitfox with out any problems.  This was an updated three blade  with the aluminum bases and a bolt going through the aluminum base and the wood  blade.  The blades came out clean, leaving wood on the barbs of the bases,  on the long wood screws that ran parallel to the blades and a chunk of wood  behind each bolt.

  

 There was a big bump when it occurred and the  engine was definitely moved within the mounts but seems to have returned to its  original position.  One carb came out of its socket and this is probably  what kept the engine from over revving.  

  

 I have already communicated with Lockwood and GSC and will speak to John  McBean soon.

  

 Barry West



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