BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Mar 2018, 11:07

Hi All,

Just showed up at the hanger to a pool of blood (I mean dye) from my left prop. One blade leaking. C87 McCauley unfortunately. 200 since overhaul but that was 10 years ago. I’ve made a few calls already and have one shop that might still have enough parts to overhaul them both, but looking at 12k total. Haven’t found anyone yet who would just do a reseal. Any recommendations? Plane is in Madison, WI.

Options? Not really interested in $32k for a new set of Hartzell’s or Mac’s. What’s the best way to find a used set that isn’t the old threaded style? It’s a non turbo 310R.

Kirk

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Mar 2018, 12:15

Stallings propeller and San Antonio Propeller do reseals. Contact them.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Mar 2018, 12:18

We had issues with our McCauley C55 props (obsolete screw type) on our B55. Aircraft Specialists near Louisville were able to inspect and reseal both without requiring an overhaul. Not sure if applicable to the C87, but might we worth a call.

http://chooseasipropellers.com

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Mar 2018, 12:21

http://www.fosterspropeller.com

They are in northeast Oklahoma and have always done great work.

MH

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Mar 2018, 16:48

Why do a full overhaul? Is a simple inspect & re-seal not an option? Last year, an inspect and re-seal cost me $750 for the prop shop ... not including remove, haul and re-install.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Mar 2018, 17:18

I had the same issue except it was red spray behind the prop. I elected to get Hartzell's and still have 2 boxes full of C87 parts. Just haven't gotten around to selling them yet. The ferrules or hubs or whatever you call them are the hard to find parts. Happy to help any way I can. PM me if interested.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Mar 2018, 18:25

I spoke with Cody Stallings at Stallings Propeller. GREAT GUY!! He walked me through some trouble shooting and as of now it looks like this may have been a one off situation. He had me vent the hub, clean everything off with mineral spirits and run it up with several cycles of the prop. As of now, it's perfectly clean. I'll leave it again overnight with the same blade in the 6 o'clock position and hope it's still clean tomorrow. If so, l'll also fly it, feather it and check it again after landing.

Thanks for all the prop shop recommendations!

Kirk

Dreaded Red Dye