Prop Shop Recommendation

[vic syracuse]

Originally Posted by gmcjetpilot

Why? Do you suspect something? Is it spitting grease (a little is normal). I would not spend the money unless it needs repair. All the best. Remove both grease one of the grease fittings and punp out all the old grease and put the fitting back.

I hate to call things out, but this is REALLY bad advice on 2 counts. We have single engine airplanes with one prop. We probably should try to adhere to the manufacturer's recomendations. The 2 most common props on our RV's, the Hartzell and the MT have BOTH a recommended Time period (2000 hours as an example) AND a Calendar time period, usually 7-8 years. We do a lot of CI's at Base Leg Aviation, sometimes 3 or more per week. I have removed props, with almost the exact same time and hours on them off of RV's the same week and have seen them come back with one passing and one needing lots of internal work to pass. To me, and my customers, it is not worth the risk of not having them overhauled.

Second, NEVER try to replenish the grease by pumping it all out. You will definitely damage the interior of the prop. THe MT's do not require any servicing, but the Hartzell's specifically tell you to only put grease in them until you start to see it come out the other fitting, not to exceed 1 0Z, which is usually about 6 pumps on the grease gun. And always put the grease in from front to back on the blade. Use Aeroshell number 6.

Vic

[swordtail]

Any shops in FL or GA?

[vic syracuse]

I find South Coast Propeller in Bessemer,AL to be really great, and MT in Deland. FL as well.

Vic

[N661DJ]

Aircraft Propellor Works, Auburndale,, Florida.
Located just east of Lakeland FL.
I have not had any work done by them, but have visited there facility,
very clean and professional operation, courteous and friendly. A friend,
hangar neighbor, recently had his prop overhauled, very satisfied.
Dick

[N733JJ]

Originally Posted by Iluke

I had a good experience with New England Propeller Service, 3 Matthews Dr, East Haddam, CT. Included a visit to their shop which seemed very professional and capable. I'd go back to them again.

New England Propeller worked very well for me.

Scott A Jordan
80331

[Vansconvert]

Originally Posted by NewbRVator

Whatever prop shop you decide on to do your IRAN would be kind enough to report back to VAF regarding your experience. I truly value others advice and experiences in my decision making.
Thanks

So I personally dropped it off at Aircraft Specialists in Sellersburg, IN. They took the time to answer all my questions and also gave me a tour of the shop. The prop was done in the time they said it would be done and at the price they quoted me.

It checked out fine, did not need anything major at all, and now I know what I am flying behind.

By the way, can anybody tell me what diameter safety wire to use on the prop bolts?

[Richard Connell]

Originally Posted by Vansconvert

By the way, can anybody tell me what diameter safety wire to use on the prop bolts?

Hartzell specifies 0.032? minimum.

Cheers.

[RV8JD]

Below is a link to the Hartzell Propeller Owner's Manual that probably includes your prop. It includes installation instructions and safety wire diameter.

https://hartzellprop.com/wp-content/...000-R23-WA.pdf

[BobbyLucas]

I first read the title of this thread as "Pro Shop Recommendation" and thought wow, the nerve! Lol

[Walt]

Originally Posted by Richard Connell

Hartzell specifies 0.032? minimum.

Cheers.

Originally Posted by RV8JD

Below is a link to the Hartzell Propeller Owner's Manual that probably includes your prop. It includes installation instructions and safety wire diameter.

https://hartzellprop.com/wp-content/...000-R23-WA.pdf

Note the following from the Hartzell manual:

"If required by the aircraft maintenance manual, safety all mounting studs with 0.032 inch"