# SDR CA990129014

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 11, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 180
- Registry model: [Cessna 180](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Propeller: Hartzl BHCA2VF3
- System (JASC): [6111 · Propeller Blade Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6111)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: V8833N
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Propeller
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990129014

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING THE 6-YEAR CORROSION INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS FOUND IN THE BLADE BALANCE LEAD HOLE, THE CORROSION WAS REMOVED IAW MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.  THE SUBMITTER SUGGESTS THAT PROPELLERS SHOULD BE OVERHAULED EVERY 5 YEARS PER THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.

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