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01-01-2014, 07:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NOLA
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Prop Balancing
I'm looking to dynamically balance my CS prop in the New Orleans area, or neighboring city. Any referrals would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Greg
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01-01-2014, 07:34 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: new iberia la
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Prop Balance
It's about 90 miles away but Avtec at KIYA (Abbeville La) 337-892-0501 may do if for you. They balanced a Mooney prop for me and did a great job.
Don Broussard
RV 9 Rebuild in Progress
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01-01-2014, 08:05 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Dallas/Ft Worth, TX
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You might say Dallas a neighboring city consideriing its only 2.3 hrs by RV 
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01-01-2014, 08:31 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Broussard Louisiana
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Prop Balance
http://www.gulfairmanagement.com/contact.htm
Gulf Air Management, Jennings, La
(3R7) Dean has excellent equipment and knowledge.
David Bell
Flying RV4
Lafayette, La
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01-02-2014, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: TX32
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Just do it...
Quote:
Originally Posted by dekagram
I'm looking to dynamically balance my CS prop in the New Orleans area, or neighboring city. Any referrals would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Greg
RV-7A
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Worth every penny...even on a Catto!
V/R
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01-07-2014, 06:58 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NOLA
Posts: 10
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Thanks everyone for the input. After a few calls to the various recommended outfits, I was put in touch with Jim Jeffries A&P IA out of Brandon MS. He's a wealth of knowledge. After he went the extra mile in balancing my flywheel, I flew home in what felt like a brand new plane - smooooooth. Check out his website: http://jimjeffriesairworks.com/ -Very impressive.
Keep warm,
Greg |
01-07-2014, 07:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: new iberia la
Posts: 765
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Prop Balance
Greg: Can you elaborate a little on the process? Was flywheel done separately? Do you have IPS values before and after? Thanks
Don Broussard
RV 9 Rebuild in Progress
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01-07-2014, 08:54 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
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Sent pm on balance
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01-08-2014, 06:28 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ridgeland, SC
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Go see Walt----
Tom
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01-08-2014, 08:18 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NOLA
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cajunwings
Greg: Can you elaborate a little on the process? Was flywheel done separately? Do you have IPS values before and after? Thanks
Don Broussard
RV 9 Rebuild in Progress
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The process appears to be both a science and an art. The flywheel is where the balancing takes place with the addition of the bolts and washers to achieve an IPS approaching zero. In my case, the first run-up to 2400 RPM produced an IPS .08 which Jim stated that an IPS of less than .1 is considered balanced. With seven more run-ups and multiple configurations of bolts and washers produced an IPS .01. That afternoon I flew back to New Orleans from Jackson with a plane that I had not flown before. |
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