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09-11-2013, 05:57 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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Prop balancing in Michigan?
I've been searching for someone who does dynamic prop balancing in west Michigan and have come up empty! I have a 200RV and am supposed to get this done. Help!
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Paul K
West Michigan
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09-11-2013, 06:05 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Dallas/Ft Worth, TX
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I'll be bringing my balancing equipment to LOE, maybe you should stop by 
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Walt Aronow, DFW, TX (52F)
EXP Aircraft Services LLC
Specializing in RV Condition Inspections, Maintenance, Avionics Upgrades
Dynamic Prop Balancing, Pitot-Static Altmeter/Transponder Certification
FAA Certified Repair Station, AP/IA/FCC GROL, EAA Technical Counselor
Authorized Garmin G3X Dealer/Installer
RV7A built 2004, 1700+ hrs, New Titan IO-370, Bendix Mags
Website: ExpAircraft.com, Email: walt@expaircraft.com, Cell: 972-746-5154
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09-11-2013, 06:22 PM
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Thanks Walt but have family in town that week and geeze, that's a long way to go for a balance job! I'm sure it would be the best but still..... 
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Paul K
West Michigan
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09-11-2013, 06:42 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: McCordsville IN
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prop balance
If you would like to fly down to Indy KMQJ I can balance this for you. just give me a call 317-201-8517. Thanks!
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09-11-2013, 07:18 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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Closer than colorado but still! Got to be someone closer yet.
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Paul K
West Michigan
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09-11-2013, 07:34 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: MI
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Seeley aviation at KHYX in saginaw does prop balancing
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09-11-2013, 07:45 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Midland, mi
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I live in Midland, MI and know a few local RV builders. I will ask around to see if they had the balancing done locally.
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Midland, MI
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09-12-2013, 06:26 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
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Paul,
Terry Brokaw lives near Three Rivers can do it. He can also bring his equipment to you. He's a long time AP/IA, Tech Advisor and built a Long Ez. Contact him at 734-730-3254.
Jim Butcher
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09-12-2013, 03:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Walt
I'll be bringing my balancing equipment to LOE, maybe you should stop by 
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Hi Walt-
I know you have a great reputation for prop balancing. For those of us who can't make it to you, do you have any suggestions about what questions we should ask of other prop balancers in order to be most likely to get the best results (e.g. what types of equipment or process we should inquire about)? I'm right now getting my prop repitched by Craig Catto and balancing is one of the first items on my list once I get it back.
Thanks.
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Ellensburg WA
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09-12-2013, 05:30 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Dallas/Ft Worth, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alpinelakespilot2000
Hi Walt-
I know you have a great reputation for prop balancing. For those of us who can't make it to you, do you have any suggestions about what questions we should ask of other prop balancers in order to be most likely to get the best results (e.g. what types of equipment or process we should inquire about)? I'm right now getting my prop repitched by Craig Catto and balancing is one of the first items on my list once I get it back.
Thanks.
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I would ask things like:
What type of equipment do you use? (MicroVib, ACES, Chadwick are the best)
What vibration level do you typically get after balance? (I guarantee .05 IPS or less)
Where do you place the weights? (on RV's with Lycs the normal spot is the flywheel so you don't have to drill any holes)
Do you do a spectrum analysis?
What type of documentation is provided?
Is the work done by a certified mechanic?
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Walt Aronow, DFW, TX (52F)
EXP Aircraft Services LLC
Specializing in RV Condition Inspections, Maintenance, Avionics Upgrades
Dynamic Prop Balancing, Pitot-Static Altmeter/Transponder Certification
FAA Certified Repair Station, AP/IA/FCC GROL, EAA Technical Counselor
Authorized Garmin G3X Dealer/Installer
RV7A built 2004, 1700+ hrs, New Titan IO-370, Bendix Mags
Website: ExpAircraft.com, Email: walt@expaircraft.com, Cell: 972-746-5154
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