Originally Posted by
OttoMH
I just returned from a short turbo-prop (j41) segment where I happened to notice that one of the screws on the engine casing was missing. Is this something that I should have been worried about?
I raised with with the FA when I departed but it got me thinking - is this something that I should have (or in the future, should) raise with the crew before departure. (I didn't notice this time).
If by casing you mean the sheet metal (cowling) covering the engine then one screw missing is most likely not a problem.
A leading edge of a panel would be subject to more air forces than say a rear or side edge. But even then if enough fasteners remain to secure the panel then little is likely to happen.
I have many years experience in aviation maintenance. The real evidence is what did happen with the panel and missing screw?