---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 05/04/09: 9 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:25:56 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: prop questions From: jlno7@aim.com 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 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:51:47 AM PST US From: "Bob Brennan" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: prop questions 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 -----Original Message----- From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com [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 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:53:49 AM PST US From: Kitfox George Subject: Kitfox-List: 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. ??? =0A-George =0A=0A=0ASport Model - 914 / painting completed 5/1/09=0Ado no t archive ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:06:26 AM PST US From: "fox5flyer" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: 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: 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 > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 02:15:12 PM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: prop questions From: "dave" 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 -------- Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada http://www.cfisher.com/ Awesome *New Forum * http://rotaxaircraft.com/forum/ Realtime Kitfox movies to separate the internet chatter from the truth http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=kitfoxflyer Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242705#242705 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 02:24:19 PM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Wheels From: bjones@dmv.com 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 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 03:21:50 PM PST US From: "Pete Christensen" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Wheels I know where you can get the wheels tires and brakes and landing gear assembly for $500. Pete Hell Paso ----- Original Message ----- From: Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 3:22 PM Subject: Kitfox-List: Wheels > > 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 > > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:41:10 PM PST US From: "Noel" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: prop questions Does the crack go all the way through the blade or is it a surface crack? Pics? Noel -----Original Message----- 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 Checked by PC Tools AntiVirus (6.0.0.19 - 10.004.028). http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/ ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 07:46:57 PM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: prop questions From: "Roger Lee" 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. -------- Roger Lee Tucson, Az. 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