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The paint was eroding on the King Air 350 prop blades. After a lot of research for paint and new Hartzell decals, I was ready to begin.

Here’s where I bought the prop paint and new Hartzell decals:

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It was important to NOT get paint on anything other than the prop blades…

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Finally, after finishing the black and gray paint, it was time to paint the white stripes (my favorite part and the part that makes the whole blade pop!)

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I was very happy with the end result:

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Always consult your maintenance manual before painting prop blades. It’s also a good idea to check in with your favorite prop shop for tips and advice as well.

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Other items discussed in this podcast episode:

• The bad audio in episode 234 and how it’s been fixed.
• Finishing the Aerostar annual and the two surprises at the end.
• King Air fuel quantity issue, and replacing a fuel probe.
• King Air battery capacity test and reconditioning charge.

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