Moving GA Aircraft by pulling on the prop
Is this ok? A very experienced CFII/Mil guy told me to never use the prop to relocate a plane as it "was one of the weakest points". I think he was referring to the likely possibility of not pulling in the exact axis that the prop "pulls" from. i.e. there would be some up/down, left/right pressure that over time would cause problems.
Went to rent at the local FBO and watched the line guy pull the 172 out of the hanger by the prop and it triggered my CFII's warning. Interestingly, this 172 has chronic oil streams leading from the prop hub up and over the cowl.
Thoughts from the smarter folks.............................