Calling all propellerheads!
We are on the look out for 4 off Hamilton Standard / de Havilland “D shank” blades with RH rotation, ie Harvard or P-51 to use in a test-club.
Other possible but equally elusive types are Avro Lincoln and Balliol / Athena props.
They do not have to be a set of 4, and we can accept some damage towards the tips as it can be cropped a certain amount if required.
NOTE: These are not the same blades that are fitted in most 3 blade hubs for Merlins and similarly-sized American engines, they have a smaller diameter shank.
Many Thanks
Pete
By: MerlinPete - 31st January 2008 at 18:31
Thanks TT. PM sent.
Phil, I have spoken with Martin, and he can supply most of the spares but not any blades at present. They are even getting short of E shank stuff.
I have tried all the usual suspects, including those in the USA, but then I knew that it wasn`t going to be as easy as it used to be, there must be a finite supply of these things, especially as new manufactured ones are too expensive for a non-flying job.
Thanks again
Pete
By: Phantom Phil - 31st January 2008 at 12:47
Hi there,
If TEXANTOMCAT cannot help try Martin Slater at CFS Aeroproducts, Coventry Airport (Part of the Atlantic Group). He deals with many classic props including the P51…
Phil.
By: TEXANTOMCAT - 31st January 2008 at 11:57
MP we MAY be able to help you…PM me….
ATB
TT
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