REFLECTOR: O-540 Propeller

[Gordon Putney]

Steve,
I have a 173RG with an IO540 260HP Lyc turning a Catto, 3 blade, 68X82, and it works beautifully.
Catto will know how to build your prop and the cost and weight is much lower than an MT.
Good Luck,
Gordon Putney

On Oct 27, 2012, at 10:46 PM, Steve B wrote:

> I have replaced the Franklin in my Elite (longwing) RG, with an O-540.
> Expect about 250HP.
> 
> On the Franklin, I had an MT prop - great performance, but the blades were fragile.
> Anyway the MT had a different bolt pattern for the Franklin so won't fit the 540.
> 
> So now I'm looking for a new prop:
> Given the additional weight of the 540 over the Franklin, prop weight is important;
> The 540 gives an extra ~30HP over the Franklin so maybe a fixed pitch prop?
> I'd like something a bit more robust (and less expensive) than the MT.
> 2 blade Vs 3 blade?
> 
> Anyone flying with an O-540 ?
> 
> Catto? Prince? etc.....
> 
> Recommendations / suggestions / experience all welcome please.
> 
> Steve
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