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1. 08:25 AM - prop questions (jlno7@aim.com)
2. 08:51 AM - Re: prop questions (Bob Brennan)
3. 08:53 AM - Aluminum gear bolt tension for pivot joint at fuselage? (Kitfox George)
4. 09:06 AM - Re: prop questions (fox5flyer)
5. 02:15 PM - Re: prop questions (dave)
6. 02:24 PM - Wheels (bjones@dmv.com)
7. 03:21 PM - Re: Wheels (Pete Christensen)
8. 07:41 PM - Re: prop questions (Noel)
9. 07:46 PM - Re: prop questions (Roger Lee)
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I have a 87 Kitfox 1 with 2 modifications with a three blase wooden
prop. At the ehd on one of the blades is a hairline crack about 2.5 cm
long. I polyurethaned and sanded it. Is that sufficient or do I need
to replace it? Can you replace one blade or do you need to replace all
three?
Jerry Novak
N299JK
Pulaski, WI
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Hi Jerry,
A crack in a wood propellor blade is reason to replace it yes. You
undoubtably have a GSC prop and they will replace a single blade for you but
they need the other two blades to match and balance it. I would recommend
contacting them first and then sending all three blades. They will make sure
the other two are ok and might even replace the defective blade at a reduced
cost.
Verify that you have a GSC prop and go to
http://www.ultralightprops.com/index.html
Bob Brennan - N717GB
ELSA Repairman, inspection rated
1991 UK Model 2 ELSA Kitfox taildragger
Rotax 582 with 3 blade GSC prop
Wrightsville Pa
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[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jlno7@aim.com
Sent: 04 May 2009 11:23 am
Subject: Kitfox-List: prop questions
I have a 87 Kitfox 1 with 2 modifications with a three blase wooden
prop. At the ehd on one of the blades is a hairline crack about 2.5 cm
long. I polyurethaned and sanded it. Is that sufficient or do I need
to replace it? Can you replace one blade or do you need to replace all
three?
Jerry Novak
N299JK
Pulaski, WI
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| Subject: | Aluminum gear bolt tension for pivot joint at fuselage? |
I don't see-any mention of-the bolt tension for the aluminum spring gea
r to the fuselage. For those of you who know the system, it rides on Derlin
plastic rocker blocks for landing gear flex. So I assume-the castle nuts
holding the gear on should not be-tightened-as a regular bolt/nut. ???
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| Subject: | Re: prop questions |
If it is a GSC prop I would email or write them and await their
recommendation. Same goes for pretty much any of the other vendors. GSC is
generally very good at supporting their products. A closeup photo helps.
Deke Morisse
Mikado Michigan
S5/Subaru/CAP 406+ TT
"The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress."
- Joseph Joubert
----- Original Message -----
From: <jlno7@aim.com>
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 11:22 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: prop questions
>
> I have a 87 Kitfox 1 with 2 modifications with a three blase wooden prop.
> At the ehd on one of the blades is a hairline crack about 2.5 cm long. I
> polyurethaned and sanded it. Is that sufficient or do I need to replace
> it? Can you replace one blade or do you need to replace all three?
>
> Jerry Novak
> N299JK
> Pulaski, WI
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: prop questions |
Your GSc is likely expired if it is that old.
I would bet if original 3 blade it will be the square root ends and not adjustable.
I have GSC 66 " of a 532 3 blade with only 10 hours on it since new last year.
I would sell for 450 $
I have a GSC inflight adjustable 70 " with Warp blades and nickel leading edges
. 1500 $
Here is what happens to them when they fail
http://www.cfisher.com/gsc
I sell all brands of props new and some used. What engine and gearbox ratio you
have ?
Dave
dave@cfisher.com
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Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada
http://www.cfisher.com/
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I HAVE ESTIMATES OF $300 and $500 to weld brake disc attachment lugs on a new Douglas
wheel for my for my
Kitox IV
Anyone have a less costly shop that can Get it done
B Jones
N154K
443 480 1023
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I know where you can get the wheels tires and brakes and landing gear
assembly for $500.
Pete
Hell Paso
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From: <bjones@dmv.com>
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 3:22 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: Wheels
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> I HAVE ESTIMATES OF $300 and $500 to weld brake disc attachment lugs on a
> new Douglas wheel for my for my
> Kitox IV
> Anyone have a less costly shop that can Get it done
> B Jones
> N154K
> 443 480 1023
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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Does the crack go all the way through the blade or is it a surface crack?
Pics?
Noel
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From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jlno7@aim.com
Sent: 04 May 2009 12:53 PM
Subject: Kitfox-List: prop questions
I have a 87 Kitfox 1 with 2 modifications with a three blase wooden
prop. At the ehd on one of the blades is a hairline crack about 2.5 cm
long. I polyurethaned and sanded it. Is that sufficient or do I need
to replace it? Can you replace one blade or do you need to replace all
three?
Jerry Novak
N299JK
Pulaski, WI
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| Subject: | Re: prop questions |
Hi Jerry,
You could not have fixed the prop deep inside the grain. It will grow whether you
see it or not from vibration. Toss the blade or prop and start new. If it comes
apart in flight some day it may not be pretty. If the prop is from 1987 it
is past its life anyway and you got your money's worth.
Better safe than sorry.
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Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated
Rotax Service Center
520-574-1080
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