Craig Catto Props

[painless]

This is Mark Landoll's email address:

landollskydoll2001@yahoo.com



Regards,

[newtech]

Originally Posted by apatti

Darrell,
Did you have to specifically ask for this?? I just ordered my finishing kit (RV8A) about a month ago and told them I would be installing an O360-A1A. I also told them to leave out the spinner. I plan on a Catto 3 blade prop and I'm starting to worry about an aft CG. So a longer engine mount might be just what I need as well.

I just bought a rebuilt Lycoming O-360-A1A and Catto 3-blade for my NON-PRIMERED RV-7A. Like many other Catto users I was concerned about an aft CG condition. My solution was to install 1 1/2" diameter 9/16" spacers between the firewall and engine mount. Van's recommended against it and I don't recommend it for any other plane but that is how I tackled the problem on my plane. The 9/16" was more of a SWAG than anything else. Will let everyone know what the Weight and Balance numbers are later this Fall.

Steve Eberhart
RV-7A, Working on Finish Kit stuff

[kevinsky18]

Is it not possible to get a longer engine mount? I thought vans had a short, medium and long mount? Maybe I'm remembering things wrong.

[newtech]

You may well be right. I called Van's technical support line to discuss the options for being able to use the full C/G range on a very light weight RV-7A. I asked about moving the engine forward and was not told anything about there being different length mounts available. In the Accessories Catalog there are longer throttle and mixture cables listed for the O-320 than for the O-360. I am guessing that is because the mount is longer. Van's recommendation was build it light and to the plans. I should have specifically asked about longer mounts.

Steve Eberhart
RV-7A, Collecting all of the necessary items that make up the finish kit

[LifeofReiley]

Originally Posted by newtech

You may well be right. I called Van's technical support line to discuss the options for being able to use the full C/G range on a very light weight RV-7A. I asked about moving the engine forward and was not told anything about there being different length mounts available. In the Accessories Catalog there are longer throttle and mixture cables listed for the O-320 than for the O-360. I am guessing that is because the mount is longer. Van's recommendation was build it light and to the plans. I should have specifically asked about longer mounts.

Steve Eberhart
RV-7A, Collecting all of the necessary items that make up the finish kit

The mount for the 0-320 in 2 1/2" 's longer than the 0-360 mount and so is the cowl for the RV7 series. I do not know if the same is offered for any others such as the RV8. I do know you will sign a "special order" form to get the longer mount and cowl as Van's does not stock these items. Call and talk with one of the engineers on your type aircraft.

[LifeofReiley]

I received my 12 holer prop extension and custom build crush plate for my
RV-7A yesterday from Saber MFG. This guy Sam is a true craftsman! Absolutely beautiful...

After talking with Sam, we went on the heavy side for the crush plate. The main reason was... in a day I can send the crush plate back to him for adjustment. On the light end, I would be buying another crush plate. We will play with the W&B this way until it's tweaked. And we may just be on the money...

[rv8180]

Originally Posted by LifeofReiley

I received my 12 holer prop extension and custom build crush plate for my
RV-7A yesterday from Saber MFG. This guy Sam is a true craftsman! Absolutely beautiful...

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Fully agree about Mr Tillman......

My extension is a true work of art. I hate to hide it!
Wife doesn't like it on the coffee table.

He's been outstanding to do business with too....even when I had a problem with parts that needed to be exchanged (no fault of his).