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Old 11-15-2019, 07:58 AM
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Default What are these nuts for? Hartz CS

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What are the two safety wired screws for? Bottom two holes on same side empty and 4 on other side are empty.
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Old 11-15-2019, 08:08 AM
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Balast plates are typically installed for prop balance. Looks like you just needed screws on one side to bring the prop into spec.
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Old 11-15-2019, 08:08 AM
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Old 11-15-2019, 08:27 AM
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That is what I assumed, thanks. Learning how all this works.
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Old 11-15-2019, 12:34 PM
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Learning how all this works.
It always helps to peruse the Hartzell Propeller Owner's Manual. Search for "balance weights".

https://hartzellprop.com/wp-content/...000-R23-WA.pdf
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