Whirlwind GA200 spinner

[kens_cockpit]

I have the above propellor.

I initially thought I could adjust the various backing plates I had to work with the Vans spinner. I gave up and purchased the WW 13” spinner. It comes with the backing plate pre drilled for the spinner with the nutplates and screws installed. Very nice.

The forward plate has the holes to attach it to the front of the hub but nothing drilled to attach it to the spinner. Am I meant to drill the holes to attach the forward plate to the spinner? Or is it just so well made the mechanical friction will see it do its job ?

I have read the instructions multiple times and can’t find any reference to this. I have emailed WW but not received a response.

If I need to drill the spinner to the forward plate what is the best way of measuring to get the holes correctly positioned on the forward plate flange?

Thanks for your wisdom on this.

 

[danny]

Mine has been just fine for over 80 hours now. Works just fine.
danny

 

[kens_cockpit]

Mine has been just fine for over 80 hours now. Works just fine.
danny

Thanks Danny. I assume you do not have any screws from the front plate flange to the spinner. Can you confirm? Thanks

 

[BH1166]

I have the above propellor.

I initially thought I could adjust the various backing plates I had to work with the Vans spinner. I gave up and purchased the WW 13” spinner. It comes with the backing plate pre drilled for the spinner with the nutplates and screws installed. Very nice.

The forward plate has the holes to attach it to the front of the hub but nothing drilled to attach it to the spinner. Am I meant to drill the holes to attach the forward plate to the spinner? Or is it just so well made the mechanical friction will see it do its job ?

I have read the instructions multiple times and can’t find any reference to this. I have emailed WW but not received a response.

If I need to drill the spinner to the forward plate what is the best way of measuring to get the holes correctly positioned on the forward plate flange?

Thanks for your wisdom on this.

No drilling and attaching forward bulkhead to spinner, it just bolts to the fwd face of hub Pic is mine on 6A O320. Woks great x 300 hrs in 3 years.

 

[danny]

Thanks Danny. I assume you do not have any screws from the front plate flange to the spinner. Can you confirm? Thanks

Yes, and I didn't even think about it. My head was already load shedding from setting the angle of the blades.
danny

 

[kens_cockpit]

Thanks for the replies. Looks like I can take one job off my list before I even put it on!