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Thanks to all for their replies. I did check with Don, and can give Riley a call, too. I didn't think about getting just one blade, and that might save me some money.
I had the mechanics take off the prop and governor and send into the prop shop. So I'll see what they say about the chances for fix (overhaul) or replace. It hasn't been done since 1987, so it was well overdue.
I also asked the mechanics to pull the rear cowlings and do a thorough inspection for anything missing or loose.
That brings up a few questions:
1 - How often do others get their props/governors overhauled? I think the TBO is five years (don't know if there's an hour limit or not), but obviously you can go longer if you're not flying for hire.
2 - The little screen at the aft outlet of my rear engine has square holes about 1/2 inch in size. I wonder is you could add an additional screen with smaller openings that wouldn't let even a small bolt through? What might be the pros and cons of that idea?
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