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Concerning the recent notes on the prop alternatives to the MT 3-blade, I'm sure
they are fine propellers (I have no idea) but be careful.  If it breaks, and a
blade departs the airplane, the engine may rip out due to ensuing vibration, an
event you will certainly not walk away from.  Best case would be forced landing
with a CG shift.  Heck, if the engine breaks, worse case is a forced landing
(setting aside fire for a moment).  Next to wing attach bolts and control
linkage freedom, the prop has to be top of the list of killer items.  Hartzell
and MT make me feel warm and fuzzy.  I, for one, would have to spend a lot of
time getting to a similar comfort level with a lesser known brand.

Ed de Chazal
Rochester, Michigan

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