As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING A PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT IN A HANGAR, THE PILOT FOUND A LARGE POOL OF RED OIL ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE PROPELLER. UPON REMOVAL OF THE SPINNER, DETERMINED THE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDER A PROPELLER BLADE ROOT. THE PROP WAS REMOVED AND SENT OUT FOR REPAIR. (X)