Having your aircraft propeller dynamically balanced is often over looked in the world of General Aviation. The vibrations induced by an out of balance prop can, over time, cause damage to sensitive avionics equipment–and other issues as well. Prop balancing is good prevention. If you feel like you have an out of balance prop, call us today and find out how we can help.
How Do I Know If I Need My Prop Balanced?
You can tell if a prop is out of balance because of the vibrations it would induce into the airframe. Some vibrations can be induced by a poor-running engine, however that can usually be determined if you’re experiencing poor performance with your aircraft. Engine vibration will have a higher frequency than a prop vibration as well.