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Rob,

I have a two blade MT prop on our 320. We have over 2,000 hours on the plane and prop. We operate IFR regularly including flight in rain. We’ve had no operational problems due to rain but it does take the paint off the leading edge eventually. So far the primer has stayed intact. We’ve repainted the prop twice.

Bill Harrelson

N5ZQ 320 2,050 hrs

N6ZQ IV under construction

From: Stevens Family

Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 9:40 AM

To: lml@lancaironline.net

Subject: [LML] MT composite prop

Another query for those out there who are already flying.

I purchased a partly built L360 kit some time ago, which came with a 3 bladed, constant speed, MT, composite prop. It has never been assembled, and is by now about 20 years old. Now that I am getting closer to completing the project I have been speaking to a couple of propeller shops. As I intend to operate IFR, I asked about durability of the prop when operated in rain. The response has been a little confusing, with statements ranging from “they are not designed for ops in rain” to “ they are approved for ops in rain, but nobody actually does so” to “they are fully designed to operate in rain and will be fine”.

I would appreciate any comments from those of you out there who have operated MT composite props, as to their suitability in rain.

Thanks again for your input.

Rob Stevens

Perth,

Western Australia