RO9..THINGS TO DO LIST 1)
Rudder Hit by Prop, unship rudder and examine for extent of damage ensure prop shaft is not bent and pintles and bearings are still within tolerance. repair big dent in rudder hammer back into shape and repaint ( do not bodge up with Isopon !)
2)
Prop Blades Damaged, unship hub and blades . Examine all parts for damage and replace any damaged or out of tolerance ( do not just hammer back into shape) X ray any retained blades and replace seals to hub. ensure unit is still in balance.
3)
Rear A Frame Damaged, Have new unit fabricated and skip existing. Examine hull and fixings for A frame , consider beefing up whole fabrication. New bearing to shaft to be fitted and ensure that lubrication is adequate to withstand working loads , if in any doubt give it a squirt of WD40
4 )
Tail End Shaft , Check that shaft is still straight and not corkscrewed, we don't want it forever wagging the butt end , especially now that William has to be answered to . If out of tolerance order up a new one ,perhaps make it two in case another one goes.
5)
Shaft Coupling . Most obviously we need a new one of these. Where did we buy the one that failed ? Perhaps try Sweden this time (make sure it has a 12 month guarantee ).
6)
Intermediate Shafts. All the intermediate propulsion shafts need to be withdrawn and examined before replacing in the correct order.
7)
Main Propulsion. As there were artificer reports of worrying noises in the area of the main starboard turbine and gearbox get someone from the manufacturs in under warranty to check the whole lot over and obtain written assurances that all is tickety boo (Don't mention the foregoing issues to them or they may say we have invalidated any claim).
Put all together in correct order , give two coats of navy grey and a good run down the river .
