flyin_jibbs
Member
Hi all,
Just to get it out of the way, I am NEW to Vans and planes altogether! Im a 15 year career helicopter guy buying my first plane. Ok, so self disclaimer out of the way.
Now, I am looking for a new prop for a -7 I have just bought. I would like to go composite, 2 blade. The current prop is the older alum version that is also well out of its 6 year overhaul spec.
So I have made a few phone calls to both Vans and Hartzell, as well as still waiting to get somebody on the phone at WW.
Vans doesn't list/won't sell a 72" Comp C/S prop because they never (for unknown reasons to them) vibrationally tested the 72" version, and dont plan to. They do however list the 74" but it isn't "recommended" for the -7, only the 6A, 7A and 8/8A, and 14A....
The rep did tell me however hes sold numerous 74" to -7 owners. And of course there is a few out there on -14's, but I assume that one sits higher? Even though its still not on the recommended list from Vans. Lookin at you Steve (FlightChops) haha
So whats the deal? Is the 74" too close for comfort on clearance? Lack of in depth knowledge question here but what makes the -8 any different/better than the -7 or -14 for that matter?
Im still likely leaning towards a WW if I could ever get them to answer/call back/provide info but Im just so confused on the Hartzell/Vans deal...
Any insight greatly appreciated by this newb!
Just to get it out of the way, I am NEW to Vans and planes altogether! Im a 15 year career helicopter guy buying my first plane. Ok, so self disclaimer out of the way.
Now, I am looking for a new prop for a -7 I have just bought. I would like to go composite, 2 blade. The current prop is the older alum version that is also well out of its 6 year overhaul spec.
So I have made a few phone calls to both Vans and Hartzell, as well as still waiting to get somebody on the phone at WW.
Vans doesn't list/won't sell a 72" Comp C/S prop because they never (for unknown reasons to them) vibrationally tested the 72" version, and dont plan to. They do however list the 74" but it isn't "recommended" for the -7, only the 6A, 7A and 8/8A, and 14A....
The rep did tell me however hes sold numerous 74" to -7 owners. And of course there is a few out there on -14's, but I assume that one sits higher? Even though its still not on the recommended list from Vans. Lookin at you Steve (FlightChops) haha
So whats the deal? Is the 74" too close for comfort on clearance? Lack of in depth knowledge question here but what makes the -8 any different/better than the -7 or -14 for that matter?
Im still likely leaning towards a WW if I could ever get them to answer/call back/provide info but Im just so confused on the Hartzell/Vans deal...
Any insight greatly appreciated by this newb!