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Old 01-09-2013, 09:40 AM
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Default Catto 6-8 week lead time

Just spoke to Catto yesterday and they are getting ready to make a run of Rv props, 6 -8 week lead time now if you order by next week. Next production run will probably be several months followed by the 6-8 week lead time.
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Old 02-21-2013, 08:25 AM
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Default Catto 6-52 week lead time?

That's interesting... I ordered a Catto prop last August and was told about 10 weeks. Well I"m still waiting and I'm beginning to think I've been taken in on some sort of ponzi scheme! I know Catto is a reputable company but has anyone else had to wait over 6 months for a prop?? I guess I'm just looking for reassurance that this will be worth the wait.
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Old 02-21-2013, 09:08 AM
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Default Greatest need

It seems that Craig Catto's objective is to send the props produced to those who will use them the soonest. He told me once his goal was to not have anyone grounded waiting for a prop from him. So if you are a year from flying, someone who is a month from flying may get a prop first, even if you ordered yours first.
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Old 02-21-2013, 11:06 AM
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?That's interesting... I ordered a Catto prop last August and was told about 10 weeks. Well I"m still waiting?

I ordered mine about the same time and it shipped Monday and should be here this Monday. I called about once a month to see what was going on. In all fairness, he did ask if I was in a hurry when I ordered. I also think he said something about machine issues but, I really do not remember exact.
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Old 02-21-2013, 08:34 PM
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When I called in Jan, Craig said they were going to start a run of RV 3 blade props in 2 weeks. I asked when the next run was going to start and he was uncertain, maybe next aug/sept. I won't need mine for a while but I didn't want to wait for the next run so I ordered it in Jan. I told them I could take one of the last ones and just got the email today that it's been CNC'd and a couple weeks for composites/leading edges/paint.
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Old 02-21-2013, 08:34 PM
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Ordered my Catto in May2012 & had it in about 6weeks. Had it repitched a little last month & only about 10 day turnaround. Shipping time took longer than repair time. Now just need weather to clear up to see how it runs in cruise flight.

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Old 03-07-2013, 04:14 PM
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Nicole called me several days ago and they are finishing my prop and it should be arriving next week!
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Old 03-07-2013, 05:00 PM
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Nichole is back in the game ! This is great news for everyone, including Craig
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Old 03-07-2013, 08:48 PM
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Question Catto Prop

Talking about Catto Prop, I have one ( 3 Bladded ) on my RV-4 ( 2002 vintage ) and I will need to fix a little ding on one of the blade and I'm wondering what are you guys who have done it used to fill the ding.

Epoxy, fiberglass ????

Also how hard is it to install the prop tape if you have done it to your prop and where can I get some of that..Spruce??

If you have pictures on how you did it, so much the better.

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Old 04-22-2013, 01:42 PM
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So my prop was going to be done at the end of March, but nickel leading edges are in short supply and its shipping out this Fri! I'm glad I ordered early, while sometimes hard to get a hold of I've found Craig and Nicole very helpful. I can't wait to see it!
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