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While the Sonex was parked a relative walked into the wooden Sensenich prop and cracked the tip. It is about 3 inches long and you can wiggle it with your fingers. Can this be repaired or do I need a new one.
John

You replacing the relative? :x

A question for Sensenich, but I doubt that it's repairable. The tip is the most critical part of the prop (highest stress loads.)

Just my two cents but there is no chance I would fly that prop.

Someone I know survived losing a prop in flight. He said he had vibration so violent he was afraid the engine would tear loose.

And I would also replace the relative. :-)

Robbie

Thanks for the replies so far guys. The relative has offered to pay for a new one so I can't get rid of him yet.

Do you think it would be a good idea to change to a glass prop as far as durability goes. Seems it might be a stronger prop.
John

Call Sensenich. I damaged my tip loading the plane onto a trailer. I called Sensenich and returned it to them and it was repaired and sent back within a few weeks. I can't say that they can repair yours, but they can evaluate it and let you know. I sent pictures of the damage first and they told me no problem.

I know of one Sonex that has been flying with a repaired prop tip for several years.

I chipped the tip of this prop, too. I decided not to fix it!

radfordc wrote:I chipped the tip of this prop, too. I decided not to fix it!

"chipped"??!!

radfordc wrote:I chipped the tip of this prop, too. I decided not to fix it!

Good call....