Safety Topics: Propeller Failure

Abstract

A Max Holste Broussard with a P & W R985 AN‐4 piston engine was prepared for a local flight, the purpose of the flight being to familiarise a prospective purchaser with the handling of the aircraft. The captain, who was the owner of the aircraft, occupied the right hand seat and the other pilot occupied the left hand seat. Before take‐off, some oil was noticed on the windscreen but neither pilot considered that it warranted any action. An uneventful take‐off was made during which the engine and propeller functioned normally and course was set for Barton. On approaching Barton adjustment to the engine controls resulted in a significant increase in the amount of oil on the windscreen and the pilot in the left hand seat thought that he might have problems with visibility for landing.

Citation

Mayday (1989), "Safety Topics: Propeller Failure", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 61 No. 3, pp. 25-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb036763