Aymar-Demuth propellers?

fly017 · #1 10-06-2009, 08:56 AM

Does anyone know how to get ahold of Aymar DeMuth? I purchased an RV-4 several months ago with one of these props on it and it appears there are some cracks forming on one of the blades. I would like to send it back to the manufacture to be inspected. Is the company still in business? Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

breister · #2 10-06-2009, 09:31 AM

Google gives this.

664781 · #3 10-06-2009, 10:07 AM

Here's his email address. He is in South Carolina now.
'aymar1775@att.net'

breister · #4 10-06-2009, 10:17 AM

What's the diameter? I may have a spare for you - see this post in the Classified section...

badmrb · #5 10-06-2009, 11:02 AM

Be very carefull. I purchased a RV6a a couple months ago with an Aymar Demuth on it and it came apart this last weekend. Chucked a big wedge piece out of one blade and split all the way to the hub. WAY more excitement than my wife or I needed.

N999BT · #6 10-06-2009, 11:38 AM

I shed a blade one day in flight. I made the airport, search the archives for Aymar-Demuth and I am sure you will find other similar stories. I think it has something to do with the way they do their leading edges or airfoil thickness. I loved the prop, until it came apart.

caryr · #7 10-06-2009, 02:32 PM

Mike was in Maryland the last time I talked to him.

410-461-4329

Its been several years ago.

Be prepared to talk for 'a-while' when you call him.

If he has moved to South carolina, please post the new addy and phone.

I have one of his props and its been fine. I have refinished it a couple of times.

caryr · #8 10-06-2009, 02:33 PM

Brent, what did you replace the A-D prop with??

fly017 · #9 10-06-2009, 02:52 PM

I read a few reports on the Demuth props failing...not good. I was hoping this would not be the case. I may have to look for a different brand instead of having this one fixed.

I appreciate all your comments and help with the e-mail address. Any other info on these props would be greatly appreciated.

dealfair · #10 10-06-2009, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 664781

Here's his email address. He is in South Carolina now.
'aymar1775@att.net'

Aymar has long since departed us. His nephew Mike runs the show now. He advertises in back of EAA's Sport Aviation for current address and phone number. I have never been able to contact him by email. Yeah, Mike will talk to you.

I have one of his props and really like it for combination of climb & cruise. Might change my mind if a blade departed however. I bought it new from him and am impressed with workmanship. I'm changing over to a Catto 3 blade just because they look so pretty sitting on the ramp.....

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