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Propeller Shaft survey

2Propeller shaft survey

► Periodicity is defined in Rules Pt A, Ch 2, Sec 2, 5.5 and Figure 2

► 10 years periodicity granted provided that:

The design is in accordance with the rules

Modified survey conducted after 5 years + 6 months

Stern tube lub oil analysis is conducted every 6 months

► MON-SHAFT granted provided :

Design is in accordance with the rules

Temperature monitoring system fitted to stern tube bearing

Partial survey conducted every 5 years + 6 months

Stern tube L.O. Analysis is conducted every 6 months

Propeller Shaft survey

3Propeller shaft survey

► Review log book & records for:

Stern tube L.O. analysis

L.O. consumption

Stern tube bearing temperature (if applicable)

► Verify with the Chief Engineer if any abnormal vibration

► Shaft withdrawn and examined:

Exposed parts

Cone and, if applicable, key & key-way

Bearing journal surfaces

Shaft in way of seals

Thread, nut & locking arrangement, coupling & bolts

Propeller Shaft survey

4Propeller shaft survey

► Forward part of taper and key-way crack tested

► Stern tube bush inspected for:

Condition of white metal

Loss of bonding

Excessive clearance

► Clearances recorded by:

Measuring, jacking, feeler, poker gauge

Propeller Shaft survey

5Propeller shaft survey

► Shaft seal to inspect for :

Wear & tear

Damage to sealing faces

Damaged ‘O’ seals

Liner wear

► Propeller inspected for :

Blades for damage and cracking

Taper bore for damage and fit

► On assembly check :

Jacking pressure

Movement

Check seal for leakage

Propeller Shaft survey

6Propeller shaft survey

► Shaft inspected as before except that :

Coupling flange to be inspected

Studs, nuts & locking arrangements

► Propeller blades to inspect :

Studs, nuts & locking arrangements

Seals

Blade operating connections to inspect, clearances to check

► Operating system to examine & test

► Piping to inspect & test

► Hydraulic pumps to examine & test

► L. O. tank low level alarm to test

C. P. Propeller

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C. P. Propeller

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C. P. Propeller

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C. P. Propeller

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C. P. Propeller

11Propeller shaft survey

► Check liner for damage & wear

► Check shrink fit on shaft

► Inspect liner / propeller seal

► Check inboard gland

► Inspect Lignum Vitae bush

► Measure clearances

► Check sheathing (if fitted)

Propeller shaft – Liner(s)

12Propeller shaft survey

► Check log book & records for :

L.O. analysis & consumption

Bearing temperature monitoring (if applicable)

► Draw propeller off taper

Inspect taper and bore of propeller

NDT of forward 30% of taper

Examine gland & seals

Modified Survey

13Propeller shaft survey

► Record clearances

► Inspect propeller for damage / cracks

► Check jacking pressure for refitting

► Check nut locking arrangements

► Test seal for leakage

Modified Survey

14Propeller shaft survey

► Review log book & records for L.O. analysis & consumption

► Inspect & remove propeller

► Inspect shaft / NDT taper

► Inspect threads, nut & locking arrangements

► Inspect seals

► Inspect hull liner for corrosion / erosion

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