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--> RV3-List message posted by: Vaughn Brock Capt ESC/AWXO <Brock.Vaughn@hanscom.af.mil>
AYMAR DEMUTH PROP FAILURE.
I am searching for any information about Aymar DeMuth prop failures. As of
today I know of two. One can be found on the NTSB site involving a RV-4 and
the other was me in an RV-3 which will post to the NTSB in 60 days. The
reputation of Mr DeMuth precedes him. I understand he has denied any
responsibility and liability for what is clear evidence of delaminating
through inadequate technique or manufacturing. I am looking for any fact
based data to document any prop failures.
I realize most experimental incidents go unreported due to various reasons
(lack of time to file, lack of knowledge of procedures to file, not knowing
who to contact, fear of FAA etc). I would speculate there are several prop
failures that are out there and I would like to learn of them. Particularly
Aymar DeMuth props. Rest assured, that there is no repercussion for
surviving a prop failure and not reporting it to the FAA and my purpose is
to simple scope the size of the problem.
The facts are my prop failed at 10,500 feet and shook enough to instantly
rip the spinner off. I was above a broken cloud deck and could not see the
ground clearly. I declared an emergency with NY approach and the controller
vectored me to the closest airport 8 miles away. I landed without event or
damage (other than the prop and spinner).
Put yourself in my position. Would you have made it? If so, would your
wife let you keep the plane after the fact? Do you have the disposable
income to buy a prop and press on? Is the risk of doubling your insurance
premium for the next 10 years sound like the solution?
I would like to write how well the prop worked and increased the top end by
18 knots and only lost 700 FPM climb performance. Unfortunately the prop
delaminated and could have killed me...
BV
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