AX-O
Well Known Member
I currently have a Sensenish prop on my RV-4 (O-320) with the 2600 RPM limit. I did not build that aircraft. The type of flying that I have been doing lately has proved to me that the RPM limit is not acceptable. I purchased a Catto 3-bladded prop for my current fastback project and was thinking about putting that prop on my flying RV.
I know that I can’t do that work because I don’t have the repairman certificate for the flying RV. I also know that I am supposed to go back into Phase 1 for 5 hours. I have read numerous post here regarding the said issue but it seems like people have many different “opinions”. That is why I am requesting information from qualified people on the subject. If you have recently completed this process, I am interested to know what was involved. Thanks for any help or guidance that anyone can provide.
-What paper work do I have to submit and to who?
-Can an A&P sign the work off or does it have to be an IA?
-Do I sign off the Phase 1 test?
-Do I need to re-weigh the aircraft? Or do I update the Weight and Balance info using math?
-What happens if I don’t like the performance on the 3-bladded prop? Do I have to go back to phase 1 with the original prop? And re-do everything?
-Is there anything else I should be concern about?
I know that I can’t do that work because I don’t have the repairman certificate for the flying RV. I also know that I am supposed to go back into Phase 1 for 5 hours. I have read numerous post here regarding the said issue but it seems like people have many different “opinions”. That is why I am requesting information from qualified people on the subject. If you have recently completed this process, I am interested to know what was involved. Thanks for any help or guidance that anyone can provide.
-What paper work do I have to submit and to who?
-Can an A&P sign the work off or does it have to be an IA?
-Do I sign off the Phase 1 test?
-Do I need to re-weigh the aircraft? Or do I update the Weight and Balance info using math?
-What happens if I don’t like the performance on the 3-bladded prop? Do I have to go back to phase 1 with the original prop? And re-do everything?
-Is there anything else I should be concern about?