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Hey, those MT props really ARE wood on the inside

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Sat Mar 31, 2012 5:51 pm

Hey, those MT props really ARE wood on the inside

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Someone posting as "Silverton Mountain" on Facebook posted this. I guess it happened in the Chugach right in front of them. Skiing sure looks good.
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Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:01 pm

Re: Hey, those MT props really ARE wood on the inside

Not much info here, but word is this ain't the pilot's first rodeo.

http://www.adn.com/2012/03/30/2400000/2 ... -down.html

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Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:27 pm

Re: Hey, those MT props really ARE wood on the inside

Can you say... "helicopter recovery".......

This an't gonna help the insurance rates either.. [-X [-X
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Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:50 pm

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DonC and Atlee Jr. would have her flying out of there in a couple of days. :lol:
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Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:13 pm

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Those 3 sticks are about 5k a piece! :shock:
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Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:18 pm

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I have always been told it is dangerous to fly in snow...... :!:
That picture proves-it is an understatement! :lol: :roll:

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Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:24 pm

Re: Hey, those MT props really ARE wood on the inside

SixTwoLeemer wrote:Those 3 sticks are about 5k a piece! :shock:


Yup.. :shock: :shock: [-o<
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Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:05 am

Re: Hey, those MT props really ARE wood on the inside

dumb question, but with the "wooden prop" is a prop strike any easier on the engine, you would think the wood splintering wouldnt hurt the engine as much. am i wrong or?


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Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:40 am

Re: Hey, those MT props really ARE wood on the inside

The strike with an MT is easier on the engine. There is less impact force on the crank and I was told that if you have the MT, suffer a strike causing sudden stoppage of the engine and have to replace the crank, Flight Resources wants know about it. It would be the first reported. Otherwise (with the MT) you still have the required tear down and inspection of the engine, but most likely no crank replacement.

Edit. In the photo it is obvious that the MT broke at the wide part of the blade. At that point I understand that it is as expensive to rebuild as it is to just buy a new one. That's right, I have spent some time working for MT and so will this guy. :cry:
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Sun Apr 01, 2012 8:08 pm

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Having skis doesn't make every landing in snow work out, does it? :(

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Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:02 pm

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At least it wasn't a Maule
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Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:27 pm

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Dam...I'm heartbroken for the guy...funny thing is I swear that M6RV6 and I parked right across from this bird at Lake Hook last summer...I remember looking at the prop and his ski riggin. Very sad.
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