new Aeromatic Prop SAIB

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http://www.auf.asn.au/airworthiness/FAA_SAIB_NE_01_23_R1.pdf

This is also a good link for SLA and experimental problems

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This is an update to the SAIB issued back in 2001. Kent Tarver has a good website on the Aeromatics and have found him helpful in answering questions and solving problems. Dan
 
I read that SAIB, and am still wondering...it says: "...This revised SAIB removes non-Aeromatic propeller models from the original listing. " So, does that mean the same thing that Emily Latella use to say on Saturday Night Live - "Neever mind"? Does the old SAIB not apply anymore? Isn't the whole thing about Aeromatic propellers? I am confused...not an unusual condition, but kind of frustrating. Would someone explain the applicability of this? Thanks! larry
 
Since an SAIB is advisory in nature, it does not matter. No need to worry about retraction or applicability as with ADs. Your government is looking out for you :)
 
I think we're beating a dead horse, here. I think all wood blade props that adjust pitch in some way are built the same way. Keep them dry, don't hit them on a building or the ground and follow Tarver's suggestions on maintenance and inspection. The blade that failed, that was mentioned in the first version of the SAIB had been previously damaged. Dan
 
Thanks guys, but the intent of my message was to try to determine what the FAA means by the statement I quoted. Not the maintenance, not whether or not SB or SIAB are mandatory, but what IS the APPLICABILITY of that SIAB by the quoted statement. Do I sound frustrated? Yes, I am, 'cause regulatory or advisory information does not have to be written like tax law. it should be clear, concise and unambiguous!
 
It sounds like the FAA is saying it isn't as bad as we thought so forget our earlier warning, and oh, by the way, use common sense if you are using an aeromatic type prop-like look at it before you fly.
 
OK, I'll beat this one to death. I called Roger Pesuit of the FAA (he was referred to in the SAIB). According to him the other props that were addressed in the previous SAIB - such as the Beech Roby were "excluded" by this revised SAIB. End of mystery...to me at least. larry
 
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