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David Bell 01-07-2014 07:08 PM

Performance Specs O-320 160hp Catto 3-Blade Prop Latest Batch
 
How did the last most recent batch of 3-Blade props come out on performance?

AX-O 01-07-2014 08:35 PM

Pretty dang good. I am very happy with it. He just made a "cruise" version of the prop. It is on my buds -6 with an O320.

He sent me this text today. He will do dedicated testing tomorrow. This was his quick flight home after getting the new prop.

"It's a cruise prop and at 2300 rpm, I am showing 175mph. At 3,000 ft MSL."

"Climb is the same as my old prop at 120mph and 1300ft/min. It dosen't slow down like you said your's does. It is smoother like a turbine at cruise."

He went from the new 2 blade version to the new 3 blade. Can keep you guys inforrmed if you wish. He does not post on VAF.

ArlingtonRV 01-07-2014 09:59 PM

Axel,

I would appreciate updates as I am very seriously thinking of buying one of the new 3 blades for my -4.

Thanks

AX-O 01-07-2014 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArlingtonRV (Post 841918)
Axel,

I would appreciate updates as I am very seriously thinking of buying one of the new 3 blades for my -4.

Thanks

Well.... Stop thinking and buy it :) you wont regret it. And no i don't work or get anything from catto. I am just a happy customer. I use my airplane a lot. From formation flying at airshows to xcountry to acro and that $100 burger.

The only negative thing is that the prop is so light, you have to be careful with weight and balance on -4 and -8. I added a heavy crush plate from saber to compensate. The side by side are not as bad but another of our ravens teammates with a side by side also decided to add a heavier crush plate and he is happy.

David Bell 01-08-2014 05:27 AM

Let me know more as you hear..
Static RPM
WOT RPM

RV...Phorrrr 01-12-2014 03:37 PM

0-320 AND A 3 BLADER
 
I have an 0-320 B2C 160hp on my RV-4 driving a Catto 3 bladed 68 x 70. Looks awesome, sounds awesome, cruises at 135 knots IAS 2400 RPM at 25 litres/hr :D

David Bell 02-15-2014 04:08 PM

Installed new Catto 3-blade #11133053. diameter 67" pitch 72"
Mfg. January 2014. O-320D3G 160hp on RV-4.
Today beautiful day with hight pressure set in...
KLFT, 1:00pm, wind clm, bp30:18... Static: 2150rpm mp29:80.
In pattern 1000', wot 2900rpm, 174kts, 200mph, mp30.4. This was my first flight with new prop. More to come at altitude/cruise, etc.


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