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Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:14:38 -0900
From: kpierson@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] RE: Catto props
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com

Allen: Although I'm over a year away from needing a prop, I am
planning to purchase a "Catto" prop. Would you please tell what
you paid for it so I can budget for it. And also how much it weighs?

Thank you. Keith P. Taildraggers forever



On 11/10/2010 7:15 PM, Allen Hewko wrote to jessejenks@hotmail.com:

-> I recently installed a Catto prop and went with 78" to give me a little more
-> clearance when on skis. I started out with 45 pitch, and had to get
repitched
-> to 47.5, which is just right, about 2750 rpm WOT level flight. I have a 150
Lyc
-> with a Pmag electronic ignition, which is giving me more power than Craig
-> had calculated originally. Craig was great to deal with, the product is
-> excellent, and I would recommend his prop. I believe he just came out
with a
-> nickel leading edge as well.
->
-> Allen H.
-> R151
->
->
-> On 11/10/2010 7:31 AM, jessejenks@hotmail.com wrote to rebel-builders:
->
-> ->
-> -> Hi guys, I'm contemplating a prop and right now I'm thinking of going
with
-> a Catto. I looked on the archives and there is only a little information
there.
-> Curt Martin has a 3 blade Catto that he loves. I wanted to go with a 2
blade
-> but not sure if I have enough ground clearance. Catto is suggesting a
-> diameter between 78"-82" and pitch from 42-46 (I have a 160hp O-320). I
-> don't quite have the engine hung yet to measure from prop flange to the
-> ground. I'm on 8.50 tires with Wayne's spring gear so I think I should be
OK
-> with a 78" prop anyway. Can anyone provide some data points on both
prop
-> clearance with longer props and or Catto props on a Rebel?
-> -> Thanks much.
-> -> Jesse
-> ->
->




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