MTV-9-D/203 80 inch diameter for Continental IO-550. Scimitar
style with white painted composite spinner and metal spinner mounting/backing
plate
45 hours total time, blades refurbished to new by authorized
MT repair shop, complete with MT Certificate of Conformance.
$10,500 including shipping from Australia to your location.
Background: I selected the 80 inch propeller
as optimal for mid altitude cruise (8,000-12,000 feet) and for improved take
off and climb performance. With the IO-550 engine my Lancair has a high
cruise speed of 235 knots at 8000 feet (standard day, mid weight) and economy
cruise 65%, 50F lean of peak of 220 knots from 8000 to 14,000 feet (12.5
gallons per hour). Rate of climb at 1,000 feet with full fuel and 400
pounds of pork in front is approximately 2200 feet per minute. At 10,000
feet, rate of climb is still 1100 feet per minute.
It is a beautiful propeller, much lighter than a metal
prop. But if you want to fly to some of the really interesting parts of Australia, you will fly off dirt. It is
routine here in Australia for everything up to BAC 146 and
other regional jets. A nearby small town dirt strip airport regularly
hosts KingAir 200s and KingAir 350s, Pilatus PC-12’s, Swearingen Metros,
Cessna Conquests, Beech Barons and at the other end of the scale, a flock of
RVs.
But nobody flies composite props because a big prop ding
requires shipping the blade to the repair shop if the ding is too large. You
can not file out a ding on a composite blade. - as I have learned after
collecting a nice set of rock dings while operating with a strong cross wind.
(I asked before reaching for the file.)
I have shipped my MT prop to an MT-approved shop. The new
stainless steel leading edge sheaths are enroute from Germany. The blades will be restored
to new condition.
I am looking for a buyer who does not want to fly off dirt.
Meanwhile I am searching for a Hartzell 78 inch Scimitar prop,
and may buy one new from Lancair air if I can not find a good low time prop
somewhere. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
Anyone want to exchange?
Fred Moreno
Albany Western Australia
Land of Dirt and Rocks