REFLECTOR: Aircraft Condition Notice

[Brian Michalk]

Contact EAA.

John Dibble wrote:
> While parked in the friendly state of TX last weekend an inspector determined that
> conditions exist that are considered to be an imminent hazard to safety (hmm, is
> safety in danger somehow?) and sent me a notice.  Two items are 1- no prop spinner
> installed, and 2- no prop restraint bolts.  I have the IVO prop and as others have
> commented, I leave the spinner off because I check the bolt torque each time I fly.  I
> contacted IVO.  The technical response was that they don't want safety wire because
> they want me to check the torque often.  Also they feel the locknuts and safety tape
> between the blades will assure the bolts are tight.  Their legal response was do
> whatever the FAA tells me to do.
> On the back of the notice is says that there is no penalty if I don't respond, but
> that operation in an unairworthy condition violates FAA regulations.
> I will appreciate any comments on what to do.
> Thanks,
> John
> 
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