MT P860-3 Prop Gov fail.

[jwilbur]

I'm about to hang my engine in a few weeks. I got a standard D4A5 through Van's with the standard Hartzel prop. Looks like Van's is shipping Hartzel governors with the FWF kit, which I got about 6 months ago. Did they used to ship FWF kits with MT governors?

[rleffler]

Originally Posted by N402RH

I am currently in the middle of swapping the MT for the Hartzell and this is not proving to be easy. The control arm location is totally different and it looks like I will be talking to Hartzell in the morning.

Rob Hickman
N402RH

Rob,

Hartzell has a control arm extension that you need for the RV-10. It's about a $30 part. I don't have the part number handy, but Hartzell will know what you need. There are several three or four year old threads here that discuss the need. Van's supplies the Hartzell governor, but not the required arm.



bob

[rleffler]

Originally Posted by jwilbur

I'm about to hang my engine in a few weeks. I got a standard D4A5 through Van's with the standard Hartzel prop. Looks like Van's is shipping Hartzel governors with the FWF kit, which I got about 6 months ago. Did they used to ship FWF kits with MT governors?

They've been shipping both for awhile. Prior to about 2011 or they shipped only MT. I got one of the first Hartzell's with no prior notice from Van's. A little surprise when you were expecting a MT. I will say that I'm pleased with the Hartzell. I've stopped by their facility several times since it's about a thirty minute flight away from me. They do provide great support.

[jwilbur]

Originally Posted by rleffler

... I will say that I'm pleased with the Hartzell. I've stopped by their facility several times since it's about a thirty minute flight away from me. They do provide great support.

This is good to hear.

Originally Posted by rleffler

.... Van's supplies the Hartzell governor, but not the required arm.

Do you know if this is still true with the FWF kits?

[jwilbur]

Originally Posted by jwilbur

Do you know if this is still true with the FWF kits?

I'll answer my own question. Sounds like you only need the extended arm with the quadrant control. I've got vernier. See #6 in this thread:
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ll+control+arm

[Auburntsts]

Originally Posted by jwilbur

I'll answer my own question. Sounds like you only need the extended arm with the quadrant control. I've got vernier. See #6 in this thread:
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ll+control+arm

Joe I still think you need the extension regardless of the cockpit side of the cable.

[falcon900guy]

I ordered a MT prop and governor about 3 weeks ago and now see this thread. Just curious, is this a problem with all gov's or just units from a couple years ago?

[jwilbur]

Originally Posted by Auburntsts

Joe I still think you need the extension regardless of the cockpit side of the cable.

Thanks Todd. If so I'll update this thread for future reference.

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[Auburntsts]

Can anyone verify whether the extension arm for the Hartzell gov is needed for the vernier (aka blue knob) installs?