Michael Henning
Well Known Member
A buddy of mine flying a GlasairII with a Catto 3 blade threw off about 4 inches of the nickel leading edge. Anyone else hear of something like that? Catto is sending him a new prop, which is great.
When I get the reason it failed, I will post it.
Don, what was Craig's argument against the nickel edge? I have an older 3B (no tape or nickel) on the RV-6 (o-360) and so far it's been great. Just some minor scrapes and scuffs.
I called him to order my 3 blade and asked him about nickel edges. I got a 30 minute education on the phone. He claimed the nickel really didn't offer that much advantage in that it was still prone to rock damage and was harder to repair if damaged and also had the possibility of delaminating and cracking at the damaged area where the composite was really easy to fix and more forgiving. The only advantage he mentioned (besides looking cool) was the lack of a restriction flying in moderate precip. He claimed the restriction was a non issue since if you were flying in moderate precip you would reduce power anyway... He did tell me some of the large diameter carbon cub props were delaminating the nickel edge. He solved that problem, and though it was never a problem in smaller diameter rv props it has happened on a few.
Didn't sound like it was worth the extra expense to me so mine doesn't have the nickel. Love the prop too!! Craig is an awesome guy, just give him a call and he will give you a terrific education.
Wish Id have got that conversation. Id be almost a $1000 the wiser.
Just an update- The guy in Maine with the GlasAir got a new prop and a bill for $2500. No reason was given for the failure. Prop had less than 100 hours.
Mike - what compression/mags did the GlasAir owner have?Just an update- The guy in Maine with the GlasAir got a new prop and a bill for $2500. No reason was given for the failure. Prop had less than 100 hours.
Just an update- The guy in Maine with the GlasAir got a new prop and a bill for $2500. No reason was given for the failure. Prop had less than 100 hours.
Has Catto Propeller completed their relocation? To what airport are they relocating?
Larry Tompkins
544WB -6A
W52 Battle Ground, WA
Are Catto Props suitable on a O-320 with 10:1 compression with Mags?
Actually I'm running 9.5:1, but that's close.
The only problem I've ever had was when we tried the nickel leading edge on the old fiberglass prop.
It seem that the fiberglass flexed too much for the nickel.
Actually I'm running 9.5:1, but that's close.
The only problem I've ever had was when we tried testing the nickel leading edge on the old fiberglass prop.
It seem that the fiberglass flexed too much for the nickel.
Actually I'm running 9.5:1, but that's close.
The only problem I've ever had was when we tried testing the nickel leading edge on the old fiberglass prop.
It seem that the fiberglass flexed too much for the nickel.
Are Catto Props suitable on a O-320 with 10:1 compression with Mags?
Hello! We will be moving to Jackson Westover KJAQ in late August!
Hello,
Is the standard 13" Vans spinner siutable for Catto propeller?
BR
Witold
Thanks for the info.Yes. You can also use a 12 inch spinner from Vans.