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    Default Re: Minimal damage after I crashed my kitfox. I got it on video!

    Also be aware that even though the prop was not turning ,this is still considered by rotax's definition as a prop strike and their maintenance manual should be consulted on what is required. From the manual-3.2.2) Propeller strike
    A propeller strike can be defined as follows:
    1.Any cases in which the engine is operating and the propeller impacts an object which causes
    a
    considerable drop in engine RPM
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    Propeller strikes on ground or contact with various objects can result in engine and/or compo-
    nent damage even if the propeller may continue to rotate. Such damage may progress to engine
    failure.
    2.Any incident, whether or not the engine is operating (e.g. damage due to contact with foreign
    objects, landing gear failure etc.), that requires a removal of the propeller for repair. Also if a
    propeller governor is installed, it must be the inspected and repaired in accordance with the
    propeller governor manufacturer ́s published instructions.
    3.Any incident with a sudden RPM drop while impacting water, tall grass, or other similar medium
    where damage on the propeller structure is not incurred.

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    Default Re: Minimal damage after I crashed my kitfox. I got it on video!

    ok, I'll add my thoughts. how's the tail. A quick visual is NOT going to work. seems it hit real hard on roll over. My thought is, you have to remove all the fabric on the back vertical on down into the fuse and inspect for cracks and repair as per needed. someday it could snap and you will be in for a, how do you say it, not so fun ride.
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    Default Re: Minimal damage after I crashed my kitfox. I got it on video!

    one more thing, the engine, ya it was not turning. I guess the engine might be ok. but I would tear the gear box off and do a runout check on the crank and gear box. the prop, no way, new one. you could have a slight crack or weakness and not know it and someday, POW! again, you will have one of those, oh crap moments.
    steve
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    IO-360
    constant speed prop

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