Prop removal

dromuald

Active Member

• Jul 27, 2018

• #1

I am pulling my Hartzell CS prop for overhaul. I have the Hartzell manual and the removal/install looks pretty straight forward. Does anyone have any tips or gotchas for the process. Thanks

 

Mike S

Senior Curmudgeon

• Jul 27, 2018

• #2

Just be patient with the removal, only a couple turns of the wrench then move on to the next nut.

Have someone there to take the weight as the last couple threads come out, and to help you lift it down from the engine.

 

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Gusmax

Well Known Member

• Jul 27, 2018

• #3

Get the Hartzell prop tool from Anti Splat, it makes it much easier, especially for the 3 bladed props on 540's.

 

9GT

Well Known Member

Patron

• Jul 27, 2018

• #4

Gusmax said:

Get the Hartzell prop tool from Anti Splat, it makes it much easier, especially for the 3 bladed props on 540's.

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Another plug for the anti-splat prop wrench. Makes things a whole lot easier.

 

Tracer 10

Well Known Member

• Jul 27, 2018

• #5

Definitely buy the Anti-Splat wrench.

I have seen these nuts with the corners rounded off from using a cheap wrench. That creates a HUGE problem that you will regret.

 

cajunwings

Well Known Member

• Jul 27, 2018

• #6

Hartzell

A standard engine hoist can make this job a lot easier but it?s not necessary. Cargo straps or rope make a nice sling. Anti Splat wrench works great but a high strength good quality open end has gotten the job done since the early days of Hartzell. As previously mentioned back off the nuts evenly.

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