Return-Path: Received: from www.sequoianet.com ([206.242.77.5]) by truman.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.1 release 219 ID# 0-52269U2500L250S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Wed, 14 Jul 1999 03:18:10 -0400 Received: from inet001.cardell.com ([207.87.248.2]) by www.sequoianet.com (Post.Office MTA v3.1.2 release (PO205-101c) ID# 0-51638U1000L1000S0) with SMTP id AAA211 for ; Wed, 14 Jul 1999 03:17:56 -0400 Received: from ccMail by inet001.cardell.com (ccMail Link to SMTP R8.00.01) id AA931903878; Wed, 14 Jul 99 03:19:37 -0500 Message-Id: <9907139319.AA931903878@inet001.cardell.com> Date: Tue, 13 Jul 99 18:11:18 -0500 From: To: Subject: Re: Alternative Props X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> Concerning the recent notes on the prop alternatives to the MT 3-blade, I'm sure they are fine propellers (I have no idea) but be careful. If it breaks, and a blade departs the airplane, the engine may rip out due to ensuing vibration, an event you will certainly not walk away from. Best case would be forced landing with a CG shift. Heck, if the engine breaks, worse case is a forced landing (setting aside fire for a moment). Next to wing attach bolts and control linkage freedom, the prop has to be top of the list of killer items. Hartzell and MT make me feel warm and fuzzy. I, for one, would have to spend a lot of time getting to a similar comfort level with a lesser known brand. Ed de Chazal Rochester, Michigan >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML homepage: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html