755baker
November 3, 2008 at 9:01 pm

Can Anyone Help Identify this Prop?

Being new to working in the aviation industry, i have developed partcular interest in historic aircraft. I have come across a wooden propellor I would like to find out more about and would appreciate your expert help.

The prop is wooden and small being 43 inches tip to tip. It is a light coloured laminated wood with no makers mark. The serial is :- SER 22048 64-122 with 22 repeated near prop centre. It has six holes surround centre attachment point which has clearly been connected and seen some use. The tips are red. I don’t know if this is vintage or modern and appears in used but good condition.

I seem unable to attach images, so can anything be determined from the serial and descripton nos?

Any help appreciated.

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By: battle_damaged - 15th November 2008 at 13:36

Many thanks, CD!

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By: Creaking Door - 15th November 2008 at 10:48

Hamilton Standard (also licence built by de Havilland).

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By: battle_damaged - 15th November 2008 at 10:14

I found these two props in the castle museum in Pula Croatia earlier this year.
Perhaps someone would care to help identify them.
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By: 755baker - 12th November 2008 at 19:45

Thanks Anne

Yes the prop does look very similar to the link posted – except used. I have decided from research it must be from a Northrop ‘Shelduck’ drone from 1940/50, it could be 30’s but more likely to be post war.

Thanks for all your help

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By: anneorac - 4th November 2008 at 16:01

Can i ask why you thought this was a Sensenich prop ie serial nos, tip or wood colour, size ?

The other Sensenich props I’ve seen all have the same serial types and your description appears to fit the bill.

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By: Moggy C - 4th November 2008 at 13:28

Does it look anything like this?

If so take a look here

http://www.usedclevelandohio.com/classified-ad/6575132&category=hobbies-collectibles

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By: 755baker - 4th November 2008 at 12:26

Thanks for the link – this is a good start. Can i ask why you thought this was a Sensenich prop ie serial nos, tip or wood colour, size ?

Appreciate your input

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By: anneorac - 4th November 2008 at 08:25

Sounds very much like a Sansenich prop. These people should be able to help you out.

http://www.sensenichprop.com/

Anne