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1. 06:04 PM - WoodComp Prop (Hugh McKay)
2. 06:42 PM - Re: WoodComp Prop (Brad Kramer)
3. 06:45 PM - Re: WoodComp Prop (Brad Kramer)
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I have an Allegro 2000 ELSA. The prop on the plane is a WoodComp, three
blade Klassic 63" propeller. This is the original prop. I have 370 hours
on the Airplane and prop. I hanger and fly out of a grass strip here in
NC. As a result of being on a grass strip I need to clean my prop quite
frequently to remove bug juice, and grass clippings (from the mower, not
the prop). I clean the prop with Simple Green cleaner and water. There
is leading edge tape on the blades. I am developing a discoloration on
the surface of the outer surface of the blades that resembles "water
marks"(for lack of a better definition). I cannot remove them. Attached
is a photo. I don't know what is causing this, or if it is a problem.
Has anyone else had this occur on a Woodcomp prop or similar prop?
Hugh McKay
Allegro 2000
Rotax 912 UL
N661WW
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| Subject: | Re: WoodComp Prop |
That's strange. Maybe something in the Simple Green, or chemicals used to
spray the runway?
I use plain water for minor cleaning. For a lot of bugs I use Turtle Wax
Bug & Tar Remover, with an occasional car wax application. It'd be intere
sting to try a mild polishing compound on your prop to see if it removes
whatever is on the surface (assuming just waxing it doesn't take care of
it).
We're at about 740 hours and the prop is still black and glossy. (with so
me occasional dressing of nicks and polishing scratches)
...Brad.
N1208P - Bismarck ND
-----Original Message-----
From: Hugh McKay [mailto:hgmckay@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 08:02 PM
Subject: Allegro-List: WoodComp Prop
I have an Allegro 2000 ELSA. The prop on the plane is a WoodComp, three b
lade Klassic 63" propeller. This is the original prop. I have 370 hours o
n the Airplane and prop. I hanger and fly out of a grass strip here in NC
. As a result of being on a grass strip I need to clean my prop quite fre
quently to remove bug juice, and grass clippings (from the mower, not the
prop). I clean the prop with Simple Green cleaner and water. There is le
ading edge tape on the blades. I am developing a discoloration on the sur
face of the outer surface of the blades that resembles "water marks"(for
lack of a better definition). I cannot remove them. Attached is a photo.
I don't know what is causing this, or if it is a problem. Has anyone else
had this occur on a Woodcomp prop or similar prop?
Hugh McKay
Allegro 2000
Rotax 912 UL
N661WW
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| Subject: | Re: WoodComp Prop |
Do those marks extend underneath the leading edge tape?
-----Original Message-----
From: Hugh McKay [mailto:hgmckay@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 08:02 PM
Subject: Allegro-List: WoodComp Prop
I have an Allegro 2000 ELSA. The prop on the plane is a WoodComp, three b
lade Klassic 63" propeller. This is the original prop. I have 370 hours o
n the Airplane and prop. I hanger and fly out of a grass strip here in NC
. As a result of being on a grass strip I need to clean my prop quite fre
quently to remove bug juice, and grass clippings (from the mower, not the
prop). I clean the prop with Simple Green cleaner and water. There is le
ading edge tape on the blades. I am developing a discoloration on the sur
face of the outer surface of the blades that resembles "water marks"(for
lack of a better definition). I cannot remove them. Attached is a photo.
I don't know what is causing this, or if it is a problem. Has anyone else
had this occur on a Woodcomp prop or similar prop?
Hugh McKay
Allegro 2000
Rotax 912 UL
N661WW
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