Piper J3
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I purchased my RV-12 from the original builder. I have checked all the SB’s for compliance. Service Bulletins for Fuel Tank, Landing Gear and Sensenich Prop Hub are not completed. I have Van’s parts for the Tank and Gear and this will be completed when weather permits.
I have a question about the Prop Hub. It is my understanding that only some of the 26505B hubs had a problem with blades loosing pitch setting over time. I have 80+ hours on my 12 and prop pitch seems to be set exactly correct. I indicate 130 mph TAS at 7500 MSL / 5500 rpm. Airplane climbs like a homesick angel. Prop & engine run extremely smooth with very little vibration.
The SB is not safety-of-flight and I don’t believe it is mandatory so my question is – can I continue to operate with this hub and just monitor performance? Are other RV-12 owner’s doing the same? I contacted Sensenich and they indicated I could get the hub exchanged at anytime in the future.
Love the airplane...
I have a question about the Prop Hub. It is my understanding that only some of the 26505B hubs had a problem with blades loosing pitch setting over time. I have 80+ hours on my 12 and prop pitch seems to be set exactly correct. I indicate 130 mph TAS at 7500 MSL / 5500 rpm. Airplane climbs like a homesick angel. Prop & engine run extremely smooth with very little vibration.
The SB is not safety-of-flight and I don’t believe it is mandatory so my question is – can I continue to operate with this hub and just monitor performance? Are other RV-12 owner’s doing the same? I contacted Sensenich and they indicated I could get the hub exchanged at anytime in the future.
Love the airplane...
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