---------------------------------------------------------- Allegro-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 06/28/07: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:24 AM - Woodcomp Prop (Hugh McKay III) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:24:13 AM PST US From: "Hugh McKay III" Subject: Allegro-List: Woodcomp Prop I have a Woodcomp Klassic 160/3/R on my Allegro 2000. I notice that the leading edge of the prop blades have some type protective tape covering them. I also notice in the manufacturers installation instructions a statement that when operating in aggressive conditions or on unimproved runways (i.e. grass strips) it is necessary to protect the leading edge with a special tape. I have two questions: 1. What is this special tape? 2. Where does one get it if needed? 3. How does one know when to replace it? 4. If a prop of this type is nicked on the leading edge, can it be repaired? 5. If it can be repaired, what is the method, and can the owner do it? 6. On my prop this tape is carried out to the blade tip and around the curved end. The centrifugal force of the prop rotation is causing the tape to begin to separate (creep) from the end of the prop blades. This seems to me to be inefficient and could cause out of balance vibrations. Any comments? Hugh McKay Allegro 2000 N661WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message allegro-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Allegro-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/allegro-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/allegro-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.