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Offline colmbo

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How to remove prop blade.
« on: April 15, 2017, 12:06:15 PM »
Anyone know how to get the remove the blades from the hub on a McCauley C/S prop?  I've got an old prop from my 182 that I would like to pull the blades from to use as art.  I haven't been able to find anything on line, the local prop guy was less than enthusiastic about doing it for me (wtf, he gets shop rate?).
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Re: How to remove prop blade.
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2017, 12:12:10 PM »
Got a sawzall?  :old:  :)
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Re: How to remove prop blade.
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2017, 03:30:12 PM »
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Re: How to remove prop blade.
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2017, 04:15:27 PM »
I have had real good luck ramming into objects to get rid of my props
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Re: How to remove prop blade.
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2017, 04:33:07 PM »
Found a standard youtube how-to video for that prop removal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba5zxwGPzd8
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Re: How to remove prop blade.
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2017, 05:49:29 PM »
Quote from: eagl on April 15, 2017, 04:33:07 PM
Found a standard youtube how-to video for that prop removal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba5zxwGPzd8

Is it that series with the girl in the bikini? I watched her install a ceiling fan once, well, just cuz...   :x
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Re: How to remove prop blade.
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2017, 07:00:23 PM »
Quote from: Vraciu on April 15, 2017, 05:49:29 PM
Is it that series with the girl in the bikini? I watched her install a ceiling fan once, well, just cuz...   :x

My link is bit more on the realistic side, little less of the "reality tv" fantasy flavor I guess.   :old:
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Offline colmbo

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Re: How to remove prop blade.
« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2017, 09:02:29 AM »
Bunch of friggin comedians!  I was hoping one of the A&Ps here would have a comment.
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Re: How to remove prop blade.
« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2017, 10:19:23 AM »
Not that it will help much...... We just took the entire prop off and sent it to a certified repair station. We didn't try to deal with it as rebuilds etc. were kinda specialized.
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Re: How to remove prop blade.
« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2017, 11:11:40 AM »
Quote from: colmbo on April 15, 2017, 12:06:15 PM
Anyone know how to get the remove the blades from the hub on a McCauley C/S prop?  I've got an old prop from my 182 that I would like to pull the blades from to use as art.  I haven't been able to find anything on line, the local prop guy was less than enthusiastic about doing it for me (wtf, he gets shop rate?).

IIRC it is a retaining ring assembly. Remove the ring and push in and twist to release the inner retainer.

However, this is from deep in the recesses of time (1990 ish) so I may be full of AH FM.

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Re: How to remove prop blade.
« Reply #10 on: April 16, 2017, 02:21:03 PM »
That's what I assume...can't be all that hard but I'm not seeing it.  Getting things apart usually comes easy, it's the re-assembly that can be challenging. :)
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Re: How to remove prop blade.
« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2017, 08:24:11 PM »
Quote from: colmbo on April 16, 2017, 02:21:03 PM
That's what I assume...can't be all that hard but I'm not seeing it.  Getting things apart usually comes easy, it's the re-assembly that can be challenging. :)

I can send one of my kids over.  They're very good at breaking stuff.   :rofl
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Re: How to remove prop blade.
« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2017, 09:35:26 AM »
If it's "on the locks" you'll need a prop paddle to release it. There will still be coniderable stored energy in the springs. What model is it? I'll see if I can find some documentation.
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Re: How to remove prop blade.
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2017, 10:17:39 AM »
Just from memory a 2A34....I'll drag it out of the shed and look today.  Thanks
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Re: How to remove prop blade.
« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2017, 02:13:11 PM »
2A34D50

Called the prop shop again, this time talked to the nice receptionist.  She accepted the job, I'm dropping it off this afternoon. :)

Thanks gents
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