Hi.
I'm just starting to research what prop I want for my RV14a 390EXP119 Thunderbolt engine (dual pmags). Is the MT propeller option new? On the order form it's dated 1/28/21. I'm not sure if that is a revision date or an original date. I haven't ordered the engine yet but need a prop decision so I can order both and take advantage of the discount.
My choices seem to be:
Hartzell 2 blade Aluminum (C2YR-1BFP/F7497)
Hartzell 2 blade Composite (G2YR/N7605W-2X)
Hartzell 3 blade Composite (3CR00404X "Raptor")
MT 3 blade Composite (MTV-12-B/188-59f)
Hartzell has been around forever (1917) and I would have no problem ordering one of their props. MT has "just" 40 years experience but advertises 90% of the European market (headquarters in Germany) and 30% of the US market. They seem very reputable which is probably why Vans has even listed them as an option.
I've read the MT order page notes and warnings. In one of the notes, Vans states they have not tested all the MT propellers yet. I'm going to call them this week to see if they have tested my potential combo.
In the meantime, if anyone has any thoughts pro or con to the MT option, I would appreciate any comments!
Also, I searched the forums here using "MT propeller", "MT" and "Propeller" and didn't find any relevant posts. If someone can point me to a discussion, I'd appreciate that too!
Thanks,
-Garth
I'm just starting to research what prop I want for my RV14a 390EXP119 Thunderbolt engine (dual pmags). Is the MT propeller option new? On the order form it's dated 1/28/21. I'm not sure if that is a revision date or an original date. I haven't ordered the engine yet but need a prop decision so I can order both and take advantage of the discount.
My choices seem to be:
Hartzell 2 blade Aluminum (C2YR-1BFP/F7497)
Hartzell 2 blade Composite (G2YR/N7605W-2X)
Hartzell 3 blade Composite (3CR00404X "Raptor")
MT 3 blade Composite (MTV-12-B/188-59f)
Hartzell has been around forever (1917) and I would have no problem ordering one of their props. MT has "just" 40 years experience but advertises 90% of the European market (headquarters in Germany) and 30% of the US market. They seem very reputable which is probably why Vans has even listed them as an option.
I've read the MT order page notes and warnings. In one of the notes, Vans states they have not tested all the MT propellers yet. I'm going to call them this week to see if they have tested my potential combo.
In the meantime, if anyone has any thoughts pro or con to the MT option, I would appreciate any comments!
Also, I searched the forums here using "MT propeller", "MT" and "Propeller" and didn't find any relevant posts. If someone can point me to a discussion, I'd appreciate that too!
Thanks,
-Garth