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n7188u

Joined: 15 Nov 2015
Posts: 395

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 11:50 am Post subject: Woodcomp Ground Adjustable (are they OK?)

Guys (or gals),



As you know from my previous posting, I am trying to get a well priced Woodcomp ground adjustable prop. that is in very good shape. This prop (and also a DUC) came for a neighbors certified LSA.



Do all the conversations about Woodcomp props having problems in hot and humid climates also relate to ground adjustable ones? I did one once inspect a Sting 2000 LSA with a Woodcomp prop which I had the owner remove and replace due to delamination at the root. But this airplane sat abandoned in the elements for years (as well as having had a forced landing in a parking lot once).



I inspected the prop being offered to me and looks good (no delamination). Due to the good price and known source I would like to get the prop (if for no other reason than to have a spare) but just making sure their reputation is not so bad that I am doing something crazy here.



Tonight I am going to look at the prop logbook but I believe it's a Klassic style prop, 3 blade (and I think I measure 73 or 74 inches but I have that info at home).



Thanks for the feedback.

Chris

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n7188u

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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 12:38 pm Post subject: Re: Woodcomp Ground Adjustable (are they OK?)

So got a little more info on the prop. It's a Woodcomp Klassic 170/3/R. Was removed from a Piper Sport at 380 hrs in 2017 (owner was hoping to get more speed from a Sensenich prop). The aircraft was serviced by SportAir before 2015 which is the Woodcomp distributor in the US so at least up to that year I know the prop was properly inspected. The prop is 2010 vintage. Not new but not so old in terms of aviation stuff I guess.



This prop model is the one recommended by Woodcomp for the Europa. I think I am going to get it. The spinner is not the right size so I'll have to get one.



Unfortunately for me the DUC is gone. I'm sure it was a good option (if not better) but he wanted more money for that one (looked great) and I took too long to decide  I still like the looks of the Woodcomp better though.



Chris

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