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Can a GSC Prop be removed "assembled"

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Looks like I need to pull my prop soon to replace a gearbox seal.  Anyone know if a GSC prop can be removed and remain assembled (i.e. remove on only the prop shaft faceplate bolts and leave the prop hub bolts torqued)?  Reason being the tracking and pitch is absolutely perfect and would hate to go through the whole process again (usually takes more than one go at it)

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I think if you leave the outside bolts in place and torqued up, (the ones on each side of the blade) you should be good.  Just pull out the 6 inside bolts.  Jim Chuk

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Use a fine tip felt pen to mark the blade roots at the gap between the hub halves.  I can't remember for sure but there is a specific sequence for torquing the mounting bolts and blade clamping bolts when installing the prop.  You might have to start all over with that sequence and the marks will get the blades back where they were.

It also is a good way on preflight to check that the blades haven't slipped.

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