337 Skymaster Propellers
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We stock many serviceable and/or overhauled Skymaster propellers
We have most of the parts for the Skymaster propellers
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We stock many serviceable and/or overhauled Skymaster propellers
We have most of the parts for the Skymaster propellers
Contact us for more information about your specific Skymaster Propeller needs
3 Blade versus 2 Blade Props FLIGHT TESTS: Performed on 25 January 2002 in Nashville, TN
Comparison of 3 bladed vs 2 bladed propellers on Normal Aspirated 1968 Cessna 337, N2636S
Configuration: Full fuel tanks, 2 passengers and baggage for both flights.
First flight = 3 bladed props, Second flight = 2 bladed props
Pilot: Steve Lloyd Tests Results Recorded by Owen Bell ADVANTAGES of the 3 Bladed M.T. Propellers vs 2 Bladed McCauley Props: 1. Noise Reduction at the same power settings:
Comparison of 3 bladed vs 2 bladed propellers on Normal Aspirated 1968 Cessna 337, N2636S
Configuration: Full fuel tanks, 2 passengers and baggage for both flights.
First flight = 3 bladed props, Second flight = 2 bladed props
Pilot: Steve Lloyd Tests Results Recorded by Owen Bell ADVANTAGES of the 3 Bladed M.T. Propellers vs 2 Bladed McCauley Props: 1. Noise Reduction at the same power settings:
- 1 Decibel less noise during Taxi
- 3 Decibel less noise during Climb
- 4-5 Decibel less noise during cruise at 6500 ft
- ~3 seconds less ground roll on take off run
- Propeller Synchronization much easier to maintain during climb and cruise
- Rate of climb = no significant change
- Cruise speed = no significant change
- 60 lbs lighter (30 lbs each)
- Much longer therefore the hourly operating cost is lower
- 6 years or 2000 hours vs 5 years and 1500 hours
- More Modern and Stately looking
- Much less likely to bend prop flange or break crankshaft
7. Cost
2 Bladed McCauley Propellers ~$13,000-~15,000 each plus spinners and bulkheads
Front spinner = $1995
Front Bulkhead = $2395
Rear Spinner = $$2395
Rear Bulkhead = $2395
3 Blade MT Composite propellers including spinners and bulkheads approximately $13,500 each exchange +$1500 for hot front prop
Plus shipping, installation, balancing and tax.
2 Bladed McCauley Propellers ~$13,000-~15,000 each plus spinners and bulkheads
Front spinner = $1995
Front Bulkhead = $2395
Rear Spinner = $$2395
Rear Bulkhead = $2395
3 Blade MT Composite propellers including spinners and bulkheads approximately $13,500 each exchange +$1500 for hot front prop
Plus shipping, installation, balancing and tax.