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--> RV3-List message posted by: "Bob Hodgson" <bob@hodgson252.freeserve.co.uk>
Jim,
I could be interested, but for aerobatics, the hydraulic prop is supposed to
be preferable isn't it?
Is this difficult / impossible to fit on the LOM engine?
Bob (UK)
RV3B, 0-320-A2B, Pacesetter 68x69
12" spinner, long cowl
Inverted systems (if I can fit them in!)
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "RV3-List Digest Server" <rv3-list-digest@matronics.com>
> Time: 04:34:03 PM PST US
> From: LessDragProd@aol.com
> Subject: RV3-List: Propeller Group Buy?
>
> --> RV3-List message posted by: LessDragProd@aol.com
>
> Hi All,
>
> Is there a group of RV-3 owners/builders that are interested in an MT 2
> blade electric CS propeller?
>
> This would be a 70" dia propeller. Instead of Van's 72" dia. MT
Propeller.
>
> I'm not sure how practical group buy would be. The first RV-3 I've
checked
> has a 12" dia. spinner with a 3 7/8" distance from the front of the cowl
> ring to the propeller hub mounting surface on the ring gear.
> I don't believe the cowl installation was very consistent on the RV-3. I
> remember there being 3 different styles of cowls, before they were
> "standardized".
>
> I talked to Van's about the RV-7 and RV-8 cowl installation (newer cowls),
> and was told the cowl is mounted to the propeller spinner.
> And the people on the list recommend that you don't use the propeller to
> mount the cowl. Go figure.
>
> I would appreciate knowing what some of your RV-3 spinner diameter and
cowl
> distances are, if you have the time to measure this.
>
> (The older RV-3 had a 12" spinner, and I believe the new RV-3's have 13"
> spinners.)
>
> Jim Ayers
> jeayers1@aol.com
> OEM Distributor for MT Propeller.
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