Shear Pin Change
A shear pin is used to protect the propeller and drive mechanism from damage
when the propeller strikes an obstruction.
1. Remove the cotter pin, the propeller cap, and the propeller.
2. Remove the broken shear pin and replace it with a new one.
3. Install the propeller, then install the propeller cap finger tight.
4. Install a new cotter pin, and spread the ends as shown in the illustration.
PROPELLER
COTTER-
PIN
COTTER
I i SPARE SHEAR PINS
AND COTTER PINS
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