Michael Henning
Well Known Member
I flew out to Ohio (7D9) to have my prop (WW150C) serviced. I arrived Sunday late afternoon, called Bill to let him know I was there. A few minutes later, Bill arrived and helped me put my plane in the hangar. I was given the keys to the courtesy car, and off I went.
The next morning I met Bill and Chaz at the hangar, we pulled the prop off and went to the factory for the "tear down inspection ". Chaz is referred to as the "prop whisperer", as he seems to have the right touch in assembling props. I got to watch and ask questions along the way. Not much to a constant speed prop, and I feel comfortable knowing how it works on the inside. I had an issue that I discussed with Bill, and he swapped out the main spring with a stronger one(which fixed the problem of sometimes not going to fine pitch).
The inspection found the prop to be in perfect condition, and Chaz reassembled everything, shimming each blade perfectly, and double checking pitch angles. When all was done, back to the airport, put prop on and I was wheels up 6 hours from when prop was removed. The whole experience was wonderful, and I was impressed with the the knowledge and professionalism of Bill and Chaz. Thank you.
The next morning I met Bill and Chaz at the hangar, we pulled the prop off and went to the factory for the "tear down inspection ". Chaz is referred to as the "prop whisperer", as he seems to have the right touch in assembling props. I got to watch and ask questions along the way. Not much to a constant speed prop, and I feel comfortable knowing how it works on the inside. I had an issue that I discussed with Bill, and he swapped out the main spring with a stronger one(which fixed the problem of sometimes not going to fine pitch).
The inspection found the prop to be in perfect condition, and Chaz reassembled everything, shimming each blade perfectly, and double checking pitch angles. When all was done, back to the airport, put prop on and I was wheels up 6 hours from when prop was removed. The whole experience was wonderful, and I was impressed with the the knowledge and professionalism of Bill and Chaz. Thank you.
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