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Re: cracked blade labbed Bravo 1 32?

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Originally Posted by zahndok

Good info. Thanks. Already bought a replacement. Strip, that picture could be my prop. Exactly the same crack placement and length.

Merc had a bad run of props the reason it cracks,The maching on the back of the blade left stress risers and makes the crack.I went thru 4 of them.had 2 warranted. the new style is machined in a different direction.I heard there was even a memo from merc stating the defective props.

I lost a blade on one it took out the gimble pin from the vibration

Re: cracked blade labbed Bravo 1 32?

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Originally Posted by zahndok

BBlades or ThrottleUP

Can a cracked blade that extends about 2/3 thru the blade half way down the blade be repaired? There is no visible offset at the crack. Local shop told me they don't repair cracked blades. If you can repair a chewed prop from hitting bottom, what would be the concerns with repairing a crack on an otherwise perfect prop?

I have had props that had 1 to 2" cracks in them and had them welded and they held up. If they are welded and repaired correctly, they will be fine. 3 months ago I had my 5 blade repaired with a 1" crack and have run 3 poker runs with it since with no problem.