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Originally Posted by gmcjetpilot
Remember to check and re-torque your prop often (as wood shrinks and expands with moisture. You have to have proper crush plate(s) I recall. Van's "RVator" articles decades ago had many articles about wood props; many more folks were flying with them. In rain slow way down RPM and AS.
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Exactly right! But remember, not all wood props are created equally. Torque will vary with the density of the wood type and thickness. The multi-laminate can be torqued at a much higher value than a plank prop.
Crush plates should match the diameter of the crank flange, or in the case of RVs , the extension. 7" is preferred over 6". Especially for 150HP and up applications.
In rain, as long as you have good leading edge protection, normal cruise settings are acceptable.
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