---------------------------------------------------------- Allegro-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 08/04/10: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:04:35 PM PST US From: "Hugh McKay" Subject: Allegro-List: WoodComp Prop 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 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:42:12 PM PST US From: "Brad Kramer" Subject: Re: Allegro-List: 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 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:45:23 PM PST US From: "Brad Kramer" Subject: Re: Allegro-List: 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? 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