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Found: The propeller which dropped off the Regional Express flight from Albury as it appeared when found in bushland close to the south-western suburbs of Sydney.
It found the SAAB 340B plane had a fatigue fracture which began in the propeller mounting flange, which links the propeller to the gearbox, and extended into the propeller shaft.

“GE Aviation is conducting metallurgical analysis on the propeller flange and hardware at its laboratories in Cincinnati,” Mr Hood said.

“They are also inspecting additional propeller gearboxes and reminding all operators to follow maintenance and inspection procedures.

http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/4598352/unusual-crack-behind-propeller-dropping-off/