REFLECTOR: Aircraft Condition Notice

[Joe Ewen]

John,
Please let us know what you find out.  I also have an IVO (not flying yet.) 
Do you have the electric adjustable? If so, may I ask what spinner you are 
using.
Thanks,
Joe


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Dibble" <aminetech at bluefrog.com>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 2:27 PM
Subject: REFLECTOR: Aircraft Condition Notice


> 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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