Electric
Pre-Flight
I rent Cherokee 140 from a local airport. A few weeks ago, when I was pushing it back into its parking spot, I noticed the prop moves back and fourth along its rotation axis, maybe an 8th of an inch. It is snug enough to pass the preflight inspection, but when enough force is applied to push the airplane back, it clearly moves.
I told the owner about the occurrence. Two weeks later, I notice the same issue, accept now the prop is even firmer, but it still moves.
So based on this story, two questions:
1) Is the airplane safe to fly in such condition?
2) Can this condition cause fatigue cracks if not fixed promptly?
Thanks in advance?
I told the owner about the occurrence. Two weeks later, I notice the same issue, accept now the prop is even firmer, but it still moves.
So based on this story, two questions:
1) Is the airplane safe to fly in such condition?
2) Can this condition cause fatigue cracks if not fixed promptly?
Thanks in advance?