FlyinTiger
Well Known Member
A big thanks to Craig Catto for an excellent prop. I replaced my Aymar-Demuth (68 diameter, 75 pitch) two-blade prop with a Catto (67 diameter, 70 pitch) three-blade with nickel leading edges.
Along with that swap at Craig's recommendation came new bolts for both sides of the hub, a Saber Manufacturing 4" Extension (3/8" bolts on engine, 7/16" bolts on prop side) and a Van's 13" spinner cut, painted and balanced for the three-blade prop.
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to fly down to Amador-Westover Airport (KJAQ) to visit Craig and his team where he manufactures these props. I learned that it is best to measure everything, twice, and pass along as much information as possible. By visiting I was able to learn a ton about prop bolts vs. AN bolts, prop hub specifics and the hub diameter requirements for Catto props and how to torque and service my new prop.
Craig is busy building and repairing props, as well as helping "new to the scene" customers like me who are still on the steep learning curve. Ashley and Nicole responded back when I left messages and put up with me rescheduling several times for different issues including this week's crazy weather.
Flight reports to follow.
Along with that swap at Craig's recommendation came new bolts for both sides of the hub, a Saber Manufacturing 4" Extension (3/8" bolts on engine, 7/16" bolts on prop side) and a Van's 13" spinner cut, painted and balanced for the three-blade prop.
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to fly down to Amador-Westover Airport (KJAQ) to visit Craig and his team where he manufactures these props. I learned that it is best to measure everything, twice, and pass along as much information as possible. By visiting I was able to learn a ton about prop bolts vs. AN bolts, prop hub specifics and the hub diameter requirements for Catto props and how to torque and service my new prop.
Craig is busy building and repairing props, as well as helping "new to the scene" customers like me who are still on the steep learning curve. Ashley and Nicole responded back when I left messages and put up with me rescheduling several times for different issues including this week's crazy weather.
Flight reports to follow.