This is a McCauley C203 propeller that a friend owns. Cessna 182 application. He wanted it painted with Silver (Polane). I painted my prop the same way. I think it looks great! I took a short video of it after I assembled it and was checking operation. It only takes 30-40 psi of shop air to move the blades on the build table. This prop is oil pressure to increase pitch as are most SEL applications.
Notice it only moves about 15°-20° or so. That is it for most single engine propellers.
Feathering propeller will move about 70° or so depending on application.
Reversing propellers are 90°+ depending on application.
The blades changing pitch while spinning with tons of forces applied is what keeps me up at night and also employed for the last 35 years.
Notice it only moves about 15°-20° or so. That is it for most single engine propellers.
Feathering propeller will move about 70° or so depending on application.
Reversing propellers are 90°+ depending on application.
The blades changing pitch while spinning with tons of forces applied is what keeps me up at night and also employed for the last 35 years.
