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CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
WICHITA, KANSAS, USA
REVISION 8 23 MAY 2016
1 NOVEMBER 2001
McCAULEY PROPELLER SYSTEMS
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MAINTENANCE MANUAL
INTRODUCTION - CONTENTS
LIST OF REVISIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Export Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Definitions of Propeller Servicing and Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Coverage and Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Propeller Model Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Temporary Revisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Applicable Service Bulletins and Service Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Service Bulletins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Using the BOM100 Blade Overhaul Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
List of Effective Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
Revision Filing Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
Identifying Revised Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
Warnings, Cautions and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
How to Get Customer Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Customer Comments on Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
ICA SUPPLEMENT LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
SERVICE DOCUMENT LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Applicable Service Bulletins and Service Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
List of Obsoleted Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
List of Incorporated Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
LIST OF REVISIONS
1. General
A. This Blade Overhaul Manual includes the original issue and the revisions listed in Table 1. To make
sure that information in this manual is current and the latest maintenance and inspections procedures
are available, the revisions must be incorporated in the manual as they are issued.
2. Export Compliance
A. This publication contains technical data and is subject to U.S. export regulations. This information has
been exported from the United States in accordance with export administration regulations. Diversion
contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.
ECCN: 9E991
INTRODUCTION
1. General
A. The instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) in this publication uses the data available at the
time of publication. This publication is updated, supplemented, and changed by service letters,
service bulletins, publication revisions, reissues, ICA supplements, and temporary revisions, which
are supplied by subscription services available from McCauley Product Support. All of these changes
become part of and are specifically included in this publication. The latest changes to this publication
are given through the McCauley Product Support subscription services and/or McCauley authorized
service facilities.
The purchaser is warned not to use the data in McCauley's overhaul/maintenance/
service/information manuals when parts are designed, manufactured, remanufactured,
overhauled, and/or approved by entities, other than McCauley or McCauley authorized
entities, are installed. When non-McCauley parts are used, the data in McCauley's
overhaul/maintenance/service/information manuals is no longer applicable. All of
the inspection intervals, replacement time limits, overhaul time limits, inspection
methods, life limits, cycle limits, etc., McCauley recommends are given when new,
remanufactured, or overhauled McCauley approved parts are installed. All inspection
intervals, replacement time limits, overhaul time limits, the methods of inspection, life
limits, cycle limits, etc., for non-McCauley parts must come from the manufacturer
and/or seller of the non-McCauley parts.
B. Inspection, maintenance and parts requirements for Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) installations
that modify the propeller are not given in this manual. When the propeller has an STC installation,
those parts of the propeller that the installation has an effect on, must be examined in accordance with
the inspection program published by the owner of the STC. McCauley-supplied inspection criteria may
not be valid for propellers that have STC installations because they may change the systems interface,
operating characteristics and component loads or stresses on adjacent structures.
Any inspection and/or repair requiring disassembly, reassembly or overhaul of a
McCauley propeller blade must be done in an FAA-approved or international equivalent
propeller repair station by qualified personnel.
C. Users of this manual are presumed to have sufficient training to follow these instructions carefully and
correctly.
D. The inspection requirements are stated in a manner to establish what propeller blade component is
to be inspected, preferred inspection method, and criteria for airworthiness.
E. This manual contains overhaul instructions, test instructions and illustrated parts list for aluminum
propeller blades manufactured by McCauley Propeller Systems.
F. Overhaul instructions are provided on a functional basis (Disassembly, Cleaning, Repair, etc.). To
the maximum extent possible, the instructions are general and applies to all propeller blades made of
aluminum. When a specific propeller blade requires different overhaul instructions (than the general
instructions), the different instructions will be identified with the specific propeller blade.
G. Additional propeller blade models will be incorporated in this manual by the addition of pertinent data
and the addition of the model number and detail parts to the Illustrated Parts List. Different instructions
specific for the added blade models will be given in the appropriate chapters.
H. McCauley SPM100 Standard Practices Manual, Tools List Section 60-00-09, lists the tools by propeller
type required to perform the propeller blade overhaul operations.
I. Tables of Propeller Application are not given in this manual. The user is directed to consult the
FAA Aircraft Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and/or the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
for pertinent data for propellers (blade angles, certificated diameter ranges, particularly). For
convenience, the McCauley Propeller Systems Application Guide (MAG) may be used for propeller
application information. The TCDS supersedes any information published in the MAG.
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5. Coverage
A. The information in this BOM100 Propeller Blade Overhaul Manual is applicable to the following model
propeller blades:
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Threaded Propeller Blade Models (C1 through C98 Model Propeller Assemblies)
74E 76C L76C 78BF 78BFM 78BFS 78FF
78FB 78FBM 78K 78KM 80GF 80MM 82N
82NK 82NB 82NC 84B 84HF 84JF 84S
84SF 90A 90AT 90M 90LF 90MF 100RF
100RFM
C200 Series Threadless Propeller Blade Models
78CCA 78CDA 78CCA 78CDA 78TA 78TCA 80VHA
82PA 82PCA 82PGC 90DA 90DCA 90DCB 90DHA
90DHB 90DHC 90DJA 90DKB 90DMC 90RA 90RB
90RDA 90REA 90REB 90REC 90RHC
C300 Series Threadless Propeller Blade Models
76CTA L76CTA 78CAA L78CBA 90DEA
C400 Series Threadless Propeller Blade Models
74SA 78CYA 78MLA 78MLB 80VA 80VEA 80VSA
80VSB 80VMB 82NDA 82NDB 82NGA 82NHA 82NPA
82NRC 82NRD 90DFA
C500 Series Threadless Propeller Blade Models
80HA L80HA 80HJA L80HJA 80VMFA 82NEA 82NEB
82NFA L82NFA L82NEB 82NJA L82NJA 82NLA 90LFB
90UMB 106AWA
Turbine Propeller Blade Models (C600, C650, C700, C750, C1000, C1100 Propeller Series)
90LNA 93JA 93KB 94LA 94LMA 94LMB 94LNA
94LPA 96LRB 96LTA 96MGA 100LA 102BHA L104DSZ
L106FA L106KA L106FRA 106GA L106LA 106LNA 114GCA
L114GCA 114HCA L114HCA
B. This manual gives the necessary information required to help maintenance personnel to overhaul,
service, examine, and troubleshoot McCauley aluminum constant speed propeller blades.
C. Information in this manual is applicable to all U.S. and Foreign Certified propellers.
6. Temporary Revisions
A. Additional information which becomes available may be provided by temporary revision. This service
is used to provide, without delay, new information which will assist in maintaining safety. Temporary
revisions are numbered consecutively within the ATA chapter assignment. Temporary revisions are
normally incorporated into the manual at the next regularly scheduled revision.
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(1) Alert Service Bulletins are technical documents that provide instructions and, if applicable, part
information for the incorporation of an installation, modification, or repair to a specific propeller
or propeller component. Alert Service Bulletins are used to announce mandatory special
product inspection criteria and modifications, revised maintenance information and/or revised
operational information which has been determined to be critical for the continued safe and
reliable performance of the propeller, or propeller component.
B. Service Bulletin
(1) Service Bulletins are technical documents that provide instructions and, if applicable, part
information for the incorporation of an installation, modification, or repair to a specific propeller or
propeller component. Service Bulletins are used to announce special product inspection criteria
and modifications, revised maintenance information and/or revised operational information
which has been determined to be critical for the continued safe and reliable performance of the
propeller, or propeller component.
C. Service Letter
(1) Service Letters are used to announce support and service information.
D. Special Service Project
(1) Special Service Projects (SSP's) are similar to service bulletins and are used to announce
special product inspection criteria and modifications, revised maintenance information and/or
revised operational information which is intended to assist in improving propeller safety,
reliability, durability and/or performance. SSP's typically contain similar information and/or
headings as service bulletins, but are often tailored for special situations and/or conditions
or logistical requirements that may affect only a limited number of propellers. One additional
heading that can be found on a SSP is the heading titled "Duration". The Duration heading
provides an expiration date for the SSP when used.
8. Service Bulletins
A. Service Bulletins may require special inspections and authorize modifications to propellers. As service
bulletins are issued, they will be incorporated in the next scheduled revision and noted in the Service
Bulletin List, located at the beginning of this section. The list of service bulletins utilizes three columns
to summarize information.
(1) Service Bulletin Number - This column identifies the bulletin by number.
(2) Service Bulletin Date - This column indicates the initial date the bulletin became active.
(3) Manual Incorporation - This column indicates the date the service bulletin has been incorporated
in the manual.
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NOTE: Propeller assemblies that use "threaded" propeller blades (C1 through C98 model
propeller assemblies) do not have a principal manual identified at this time. The
C1 through C98 model propellers currently do not have any defined airworthiness
limitations. If an airworthiness limitation is defined in the future, this limitation will be
published in the applicable "threaded" propeller service manual.
B. BOM100 Blade Overhaul Manual
(1) The instructions provided in this manual may be revised to add changes to an existing ICA or
to add an additional ICA when changes to an affected propeller type design require changes
to these instructions. When a revision to this manual is not possible within the time constraints
for these ICAs, the instructions may be transmitted with a temporary revision or with an ICA
supplement. Temporary revisions will be incorporated in the next revision to this manual and
ICA supplements will also be incorporated in the next revision unless these instructions require
restricted distribution.
C. Temporary Revisions
(1) Temporary revisions may be produced to transmit supplemental instructions for continued
airworthiness when a revision to the manual is not possible within the time constraints for these
ICAs. They consist of complete page blocks which replace the existing paper and will temporally
supersede the CD-ROM data. Temporary revisions will be included on the CD-ROM on the
next CD-ROM release. Temporary revisions are numbered consecutively in the ATA chapter
assignment. Page numbering uses the three-element number, which matches the manual.
(2) Paper version of the manual
(a) Paper temporary revisions will be distributed on yellow paper. File the temporary revision
cover sheet after the title page of the chapter to which it applies and substitute or add the
remaining pages in the paper manual.
(3) CD-ROM version of the manual.
(a) The cover sheet will be located in the manual CD-ROM library at the beginning of the
chapter to which it applies and the changed or added pageblocks will be located in the
appropriate location by ATA. All revised or added information will be identified with revision
bars for the full length of the text.
D. ICA Supplements
(1) ICA supplements may be produced to transmit supplemental instructions for continued
airworthiness when a revision to the BOM100 Blade Overhaul manual is not possible within the
time constraints for these ICAs. ICA supplements will provide supplemental instructions for one
or more ICA manuals and is to be used in conjunction with the affected manuals (maintenance
manual, wiring diagram manual, etc.) until those instructions are incorporated into the manuals.
ICA supplements are numbered consecutively by model in the ATA chapter assignment. Page
numbering uses the three-element number, which matches the affected manuals.
(2) Refer to the ICA Supplement List to determine the incorporation status for each manual affected.
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NOTE: No ICA Supplements have been issued that affect this manual.
B. The following service information has been incorporated into this manual. This service information
remains active due to applicability to other manuals.
CHAPTER
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GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-00 Page 1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-00 Page 1
Definitions of Blade Servicing and Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-00 Page 1
Explanation of Balance Weight and Blade Stamp Data: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-00 Page 2
Blade Stamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-00 Page 7
Blade Serial Number Stamping Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-00 Page 9
INSPECTION PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-02 Page 501
Threadless Blade Inspection Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-02 Page 501
Threaded Blade Inspection Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-02 Page 517
Ferrule Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-02 Page 524
Blade Assembly Parts Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-02 Page 526
DISASSEMBLY (THREADED ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 301
Blade Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 301
C1, C18, and C45 Preload Bearing Blade Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 302
Ferrule Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 303
Actuating Pin Hole Modification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 307
REASSEMBLY (THREADED ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 701
Prior to Ferrule Installation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 701
Ferrule Installation (Oil Fill Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 701
How To Compute Torque When Using Adaptors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 706
Ferrule Installation (Non-oil Fill Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 708
Drilling Ferrule (Feathering and Selected Constant Speed Propellers). . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 711
Scribing for Counterweight Position (Feathering and CT69 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 721
Drilling Ferrule (Threaded Constant Speed Propellers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 724
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 726
Installing Blade Actuating Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 726
Blade Assembly Build-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 727
Blade Shimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 727
Sealing of Ferrule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 729
C1, C18 and C45 Preload Blade Assemblies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-20 Page 730
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 1
Lightning Strike Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 1
Lightning Strike Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 1
Necessary Actions Following Object Strike of Stationary Propeller, Blade Strike of
Rotating Propeller, Bird Strike, or Sudden Engine Stoppage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 2
Shot Peen Blade Airfoil Repair (114HCA, L114HCA and 96LRB Blades Only). . . . . 61-10-22 Page 2
Scheduled Thickness Reductions of 114HCA, L114HCA, 114GCA, and L114GCA
Blade Models: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 3
Interchangeability of Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 7
90DHB-X and 78CCA-X Blade Design Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 7
Duplicate Blade Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 7
Correct Type Certificate Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 8
Blade Type Certificate Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 9
C601 Actuating Pin Screw Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 10
Propeller Blade Replacement for B2A34C205/90DHA-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 13
Modifications when Converting to an Oil-Filled Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 14
Modification to 90DHA Blade When Used in a C213 Propeller, and all 90DA and
90DCA blades with drilled holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 18
Serial Number Stamping of Retention Nuts and Ferrule Flanges (Threaded Only) . 61-10-22 Page 18
Blade Diameter Reduction for 90DF[X] and 90DC[X] Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 18
Vertical Moment Stamping Requirement For 90DHA-16 Propeller Blades. . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 20
Mis-Drilled Deice Bracket or Balance Weight Holes For L104DSZ-0 and L106FA-0
Propeller Blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-10-22 Page 20
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1. General Information
NOTE: Terms used in this manual for propeller assembly servicing and life are defined as follows :
A. Overhaul
(1) Overhaul is the periodic disassembly, inspection, reconditioning and reassembly of a propeller
assembly. A propeller assembly is constructed of a number of moveable, detachable parts.
(a) The period between overhauls is based either on hours of service (e.g., operating time) or
on calendar time.
(b) The inspection procedures described in this manual should be accomplished at every
overhaul. The interval between overhauls of the propeller assembly must not exceed
the limitations in the latest revision of the McCauley MPC26 Owner/Operator Information
Manual or McCauley Service Bulletin SB137[X], as applicable.
1 For all McCauley constant speed threadless propellers (C200 thru C1100 model
series propellers).
a Refer to the McCauley MPC26, Owner/Operator Information Manual for the
current overhaul interval for the applicable propeller model.
2 For all McCauley constant speed threaded propellers (C1 thru C98 model series
propellers).
a Refer to McCauley Service Bulletin SB137[XX] for the current overhaul interval
for the applicable propeller model.
(c) At specified overhaul periods:
1 Completely disassemble the blade assembly.
2 Do an inspection of all the parts for cracks, wear, corrosion and other unusual or
abnormal conditions (Refer to the SPM100 Standard Practices Manual, Inspection
Criteria, Definitions of Defects and Damage).
3 Repair the finish or replace certain parts as necessary.
4 Assemble and balance the blade. Refer to the SPM100 Standard Practices Manual,
Blade Track and Blade to Blade Balance.
(d) During the overhaul, do all the applicable instructions in this manual and in later service
bulletins and letters.
B. Reconditioning
(1) Reconditioning is to correct minor or major damage of certain propeller components. Blade
damage can be caused when small objects hit the blade during normal operation.
(a) Use the procedures in this manual to correct the blade damage as necessary.
(b) Before you return the blade to service, balance it again.
C. Repair
(1) Repair is the correction of minor or major blade assembly damage.
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CAUTION: Always refer to the special instructions before you do any repairs.
(a) Use the procedures in this manual to repair the blade assembly as necessary.
(b) The amount, degree and extent of major damage will help to find if a blade assembly can
be repaired without a complete overhaul. Refer to Inspection Procedures.
D. Blade Model Designation
(1) Refer to Figure 1.
NOTE: The metal stamping of blade information on the blade butt refers to a "bare" anodized
blade (i.e. no paint, boots, other parts, or even lead) with the stamping accomplished after
anodize and before the staking operation.
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D. Old Procedure
(1) In the old procedure, all the new blades were compared with a master blade. The balance data
that was stamped on the blade showed the additional weight that was necessary to balance the
new blade to the master. Refer to Table 2.
(2) For example, a blade with the balance data H10 T6 would be 1.0 ounce (28.35 gm) light in the
horizontal plane and 0.6 ounce (17.01 gm) light on the trailing edge (vertical plane). This is how
it compared with the master blade. On 3-blade propellers, the vertical balance is not measured.
(3) If the blade weights were within the specified tolerance of each other, they were put together for
the propeller assemblies. This procedure has been stopped. The existing service information
for this procedure is obsolete.
E. New Procedure
(1) All new production blades are put on a balance arbor that measures the moment of the blade.
The new measurement is given in inch-pounds. The results of the new procedure gives a more
precise measurement than in the old procedure.
NOTE: In the old procedure, a T stamp showed the trailing edge was light. Now a T stamp
shows that the trailing edge is heavy.
F. Use the New Procedure to Match Blades
(1) With the new procedure for the stamps, a new procedure must be used to get a matched pair
of blades for a propeller assembly. Any combination of horizontal or vertical data is satisfactory
if the blades that are put together are within the tolerances specified in Table 1. The procedure
can be used only for blades that have not been changed by polishing, grinding, or if the length
has been decreased since the product was original.
EXAMPLE: A blade for a C200 series propeller is stamped 35.40 T.15. Use Table 1 and
find that the tolerance for this type of blade is as follows: horizontal +0.50 or
-0.50 inch-pounds. (+0.056 or -0.056 N-m), vertical +0.50 or -0.50 inch-pounds.
(+0.056 or -0.056 N-m). Therefore, a matching blade must be stamped from
34.90 to 35.90 and from T.65 to L.35.
G. Translation From Old Data to New
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(1) The old balance data should be changed to the new data. Then the data is compared with the
tolerances on Table 1 to find if it matches with another blade.
H. Horizontal Data
(1) Horizontal data can be changed with the formula that follows (use master blade data from Table
2):
(a) Master Blade - (H x 0.003125 x diameter) = New Data
EXAMPLE:
An 82NC-4 blade stamped H14.L8. From Table 2, an 82NC-4 master blade is equal to
137.30. Use this formula:
137.30 - (14 x 0.003125 x 78) = New Data
137.30 - 3.41 = 133.89
I. Vertical Data
(1) Vertical data can be changed in the same way. Use the master blade data from Table 2 and one
of the four formulas that follow:
(a) If the master blade has a T stamp and the subject blade has a T stamp use:
1 Master blade - (T x 0.02) = New Data
(b) If the master blade has a T stamp and the subject blade has an L stamp use:
1 Master blade + (L x 0.02) = New Data
(c) If the master blade has an L stamp and the subject blade has a T stamp use:
1 Master blade + (T x 0.02) = New Data
(d) If the master blade has an L stamp and the subject blade has an L stamp use:
1 Master blade - (L x 0.02) = New Data
EXAMPLE: An 82NC-4 blade stamped H14 L8. From Table 2 an 82NC-4 master
blade is equal to L.12. Since the master has an L stamp and the
example has an L stamp, you must use formula (d).
(Since the answer is initially a negative number, if it is changed from L to T, it is changed to a positive number.)
J. Blades with Modifications
(1) When the blades have modifications that were made since the original production, the balance
data on the blade and the procedure shown before is no longer usable. Therefore, to get a
matching blade, you must grind the new blade until it has the weight characteristics equivalent
to its matched blade. This will help to make sure that it is not necessary to use too many balance
weights on the assembly.
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4. Blade Stamping
A. Identification on the Blade Assembly (Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3).
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(1) Use the correct procedures and the correct, round-bottom steel stamp to identify a blade
assembly which has been overhauled. Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3.
CAUTION: All data that is steel-stamped must be done before the chemical
coating is applied.
CAUTION: On threadless blades, do not use a steel stamp in the area of the
actuating pin base seat.
CAUTION: Use a round-bottom steel stamp to add the necessary information
on the butt of a overhauled blade assembly.
(2) Blade Identification with a Stamp at Diameter Reduction.
(a) If the blades are returned to service on the original aircraft application, do the steps that
follow:
NOTE: The propeller diameter limits are specified in the FAA Aircraft Type Certificate,
Supplemental Type Certificate, or in the international equivalent.
1 When the blades in an assembly have a their diameter decreased, and they stay
within the diameter range specified in the Type Certificate data sheet for the aircraft
application, do not change the dash number in the blade model designation. Do not
change the dash number when the blade repair, the reconditioning, or the overhaul
changes the propeller diameter and the diameter is within the specified diameter
range for the aircraft application.
2 If the amount the diameter is decreased is more than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm), and for each
1/2 inch (12.7 mm) diameter decrease after that, you must use an impression stamp
and apply the information on the blade butt after the abbreviation "DR-_." Refer to
Figure 2 and Figure 3.
a Because of variations in the stamps on the blade, apply the stamps as close as
possible to the blade model designation.
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NOTE: Older blades which had a stamp applied again with a changed model
designation must have a stamp applied again with the original model
designation. Then it must show the diameter decrease as given in
the above instructions.
(b) If the blades are used on another aircraft application where it is necessary to decrease the
diameter, do the steps that follow:
1 When the blade length is decreased to let the blades be used in another application,
the blade model designation must be changed to show the new assembly diameter.
a Use an impression stamp and apply a line through the original model
designation dash number.
b Use an impression stamp and apply the changed model designation next to the
original model designation.
c Use an impression stamp and change the dash number of the "DR-" to "DR-0".
(3) The designation for a liquid penetrant inspection is:
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(4) MP- Shows that the blade was manufactured with the blade mill process.
(5) Blade Stamps (Threadless Only) (Refer to Figure 3).
(a) L- Shows that the blade is a life-limited blade (found under the T.C. number).
(b) R- Shows that the retaining ring groove has been repaired. (Found before the change letter
of the blade.)
(6) Blade Stamps (Threaded Only) (Refer to Figure 2).
NOTE: The stamps that follow are found after the impression stamp blade serial number.
(Refer to Figure 2).
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(c) C- Shows that the thread form after the shot peen and truncation has been comparator
checked.
NOTE: The comparator check is a production inspection only and is not necessary at
overhaul.
B. Serial Number Stamping
(1) Refer to General Information, for an explanation of the serial number stamps.
NOTE: Blade serial numbers assigned before 1980 had four to seven digits and did not
have year of manufacture code type information imbedded in the number.
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AMOUNT OF
LEADED BALANCE WEIGHT DATA DIAMETER REDUCTION
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AMOUNT OF
LEADED BALANCE
DIAMETER REDUCTION
WEIGHT DATA
ORIGINAL BALANCE WEIGHT DATA
NEW DESIGNATION NUMBER MP − INDICATES THE BLADE WAS
FOR DIAMETER REDUCTION MANUFACTURED USING THE BLADE
MILL PROCESS
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INSPECTION PROCEDURES
CAUTION: Retire all serial-numbered parts which are not airworthy in accordance with
the mandatory part retirement procedures. Refer to the Standard Practices
Manual, Inspection Criteria.
A. Refer to the full Definitions of Defects and Damage in the Standard Practices Manual, Inspection
Criteria.
B. Follow the blade cleaning procedure in the Standard Practices Manual, Cleaning Procedures.
CAUTION: If there is a scratch or corrosion within the shot-peened area of the blade
butt, the blade must be retired.
NOTE: All threaded inserts (heli-coils) and hardware must be removed from the blade prior to
cleaning.
C. Visually examine each blade butt for nicks or scratches in the critical areas shown in the applicable
Figure 501, Figure 502, Figure 503, Figure 504, or Figure 505.
(1) C500, C600, C650, C700, C750, C1000, C1100 series refer to Figure 501, Figure 505, Table
501, and Table 502.
A to B Small scratches, shallow fretting or split retainer compression indication marks are permitted
to a maximum depth of 0.005 inch (0.127 mm). No rework is permitted.
B to C Small scratches, shallow fretting or split retainer compression indication marks are permitted
to a maximum depth of 0.005 inch (0.127 mm) in the flat (non radius area). No corner rework
or corrosion is permitted. If shallow fretting or split compression indication marks are visible,
do a Fluorescent Dye Penetrant Inspection of the area affected, go to the SPM100 Standard
Practices Manual for inspection instructions. No damage is allowed in the radius areas
that transition to the C to D area.
C to D No scratches, corrosion, fretting or any other indications of damage in this area is
permitted. No rework is permitted. Go to Figure 505 for an illustration of the inspection area.
D to E No small scratches or corrosion is permitted. No rework is permitted.
E to F Small scratches or shallow fretting marks are permitted in this area to a maximum depth of
0.010 inch (0.254 mm). Lightly polish with crocus cloth to remove the peaks. Lathe type
cleanup is not permitted.
F to G No scratches or corrosion is permitted in the O-ring groove. No rework is permitted.
G to H No corner rework is permitted. Scuffing, due to contact with hub sockets, is permitted to a
maximum depth of 0.010 inch (0.254 mm). 4.610 inch (117.09 mm) minimum diameter
Lathe type cleanup is not permitted.
H to I Corrosion or small surface damage in the groove is permitted. Refer to Repair and
Replacement, Retaining Ring Groove Repair.
A to B Small scratches, shallow fretting or split retainer compression indication marks are permitted
to a maximum depth of 0.005 inch (0.127 mm). No rework is permitted.
B to C Small scratches, shallow fretting or split retainer compression indication marks are permitted
to a maximum depth of 0.005 inch (0.127 mm) in the flat (non radius area). No corner
rework or corrosion is permitted. If shallow fretting or split compression indication marks are
visible, do a Fluorescent Dye Penetrant Inspection of the area affected, refer to the SPM100
Standard Practices Manual for inspection instructions. No damage is allowed in the radius
areas that transition to the C to D area.
C to D No scratches, corrosion, fretting or any other indications of damage in this area is
permitted. No rework is permitted. Go to Figure 505 for an illustration of the inspection area.
NOTE: For 114GCA, L114GCA, 114HCA, and L114HCA model propeller blades, if damage
(wear) is observed in the radius area that transition to the C to D area, remove the
propeller blade and the propeller blade split retainers from service and return the
propeller blade and split retainers to McCauley.
D to E No scratches or corrosion is permitted. No rework is permitted.
E to F Small scratches or shallow fretting marks are permitted in this area to a maximum depth of
0.010 inch (0.254 mm). Lightly polish with crocus cloth to remove the peaks. 4.517 inch
(114.73 mm) minimum diameter Lathe type cleanup is not permitted.
F to G No scratches or corrosion is permitted in the O-ring groove. No rework is permitted.
G to H No corner rework is permitted. Scuffing, due to contact with hub sockets, is permitted to a
maximum depth of 0.010 inch (0.254 mm). 4.613 inch (117.17 mm) minimum diameter
Lathe type cleanup is not permitted.
H to I Corrosion or small surface damage in the groove is permitted. Refer to Repair and
Replacement, Retaining Ring Groove Repair.
I to J Damage, due to the snap ring installation, is permitted to a maximum depth of 0.015 inch
(0.381 mm). If corrosion is found under the counterweight, Contact McCauley for disposition.
Remove only the positive damage. 4.608 inch (117.04 mm) minimum diameter. Lathe type
cleanup is not permitted.
J to K Corrosion in the counterweight groove is permitted. Refer to Repair and Replacement,
Counterweight Groove Repair.
K to L Do not rework the corner break.
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
C500, C600, C650, C700, C750, C1000, C1100 Series Blade Butts
Figure 501 (Sheet 1)
(2) For C400 series and C200 series with O-ring groove on blade butt, refer to Figure 502, Figure
505, and Table 503.
A to B Small scratches, shallow fretting or split retainer compression indication marks are permitted
to maximum depth of 0.005 inch (0.127 mm). No rework is permitted.
B to C Small scratches, shallow fretting or split retainer compression indication marks are permitted
to a maximum depth of 0.005 inch (0.127 mm) in the flat (non radius area). No corner
rework or corrosion is permitted. If shallow fretting or split compression indication marks are
visible, do a Fluorescent Dye Penetrant Inspection of the area affected, refer to the SPM100
Standard Practices Manual for inspection instructions. No damage is allowed in the radius
areas that transition to the C to D area.
C to D No scratches, corrosion, fretting or any other indications of damage in this area is
permitted. No rework is permitted. Go to Figure 505 for an illustration of the inspection area.
D to E Small scratches are permitted. Remove only the positive damage.
E to F Small scratches or shallow fretting marks are permitted in this area to maximum depth of
0.010 inch (0.254 mm). Lightly polish with crocus cloth to remove the peaks. Lathe type
cleanup is not permitted.
F to G No scratches or corrosion are permitted in the O-ring groove. No rework is permitted.
G to H No corner rework is permitted. Scuffing, due to contact with hub socket, is permitted. Remove
the positive peaks. Repairs to a maximum depth of 0.010 inch (0.254 mm) are permitted.
4.610 inch (117.09 mm) minimum diameter. Lathe type cleanup is not permitted.
H to I Corrosion or small surface damage in the groove is permitted. Go to Retaining Ring Groove
Repair.
I to J Do not rework the corner break.
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B
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
C400 Series Blade Butts and C200 Series With O-ring Groove On Blade Butt
Figure 502 (Sheet 1)
(3) For C300 series, refer to Figure 503, Figure 505 and Table 504.
A to B Small scratches, shallow fretting or split retainer compression indication marks are permitted
to a maximum depth of 0.005 inch (0.127 mm). No rework is permitted.
B to C Small scratches, shallow fretting or split retainer compression indication marks are permitted
to a maximum depth of 0.005 inch (0.127 mm) in the flat (non radius area). No corner rework
or corrosion is permitted. If shallow fretting or split compression indication marks are visible,
do a Fluorescent Dye Penetrant Inspection of the area affected, go to the SPM100 Standard
Practices Manual for inspection instructions. No damage is allowed in the radius areas
that transition to the C to D area.
C to D No scratches, corrosion, fretting or any other indications of damage in this area is
permitted. No rework is permitted. Go to Figure 505 for an illustration of the inspection area.
D to E Small scratches are permitted. Remove only the positive damage.
E to F No corner rework is permitted. No scratches or corrosion in the O-ring area are permitted.
The minimum diameter in the O-ring area is 4.618 inches (117.30 mm) Scuffing, due to
contact with hub socket, is permitted. Remove the positive peaks. Repairs to a maximum
depth of 0.010 inch (0.254 mm) are permitted. 4.610 inch (117.09 mm) minimum diameter.
Lathe type cleanup is not permitted.
F to G Corrosion in the counterweight groove is permitted. Refer to Counterweight Groove Repair.
G to H Small scratches, shallow fretting or counterweight compression indication marks are permitted
to a maximum depth of 0.005 inch (0.127 mm). If corrosion is found, contact McCauley for
disposition. Only local repair is permitted. Minimum diameter is 4.368 inches (110.95 mm).
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B
C
F
G
(4) For C200 series with O-ring in hub socket, refer to Figure 504, Figure 505, and Table 505.
A to B Small scratches, shallow fretting or split retainer compression indication marks are permitted
to a maximum depth of 0.005 inch (0.127 mm). No rework is permitted.
B to C Small scratches, shallow fretting or split retainer compression indication marks are permitted
to a maximum depth of 0.005 inch (0.127 mm) in the flat (non radius area). No corner rework
or corrosion is permitted. If shallow fretting or split compression indication marks are visible,
do a Fluorescent Dye Penetrant Inspection of the area affected, go to the SPM100 Standard
Practices Manual for inspection instructions. No damage is allowed in the radius areas
that transition to the C to D area.
C to D No scratches, corrosion, fretting or any other indications of damage in this area is
permitted. No rework is permitted. Go to Figure 505 for an illustration of the inspection area.
D to E Small scratches are permitted. Remove only the positive damage.
E to F No corner rework is permitted. No scratches or corrosion in the O-ring area are permitted
the minimum diameter is 4.618 inches (117.30 mm). Scuffing, due to contact with hub
socket, is permitted. Remove the positive peaks. Repairs to a maximum depth of 0.010
inch (0.254 mm) are permitted. The minimum diameter is 4.610 inches (117.09 mm). No
lathe type clean up is permitted.
F to G Corrosion or small surface damage in the groove is permitted. Refer to Retaining Ring Groove
Repair.
G to H Do not rework the corner break.
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B
C
F
G
H
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1 - No scratches, corrosion, fretting or any other indications of damage in the area highlighted by the arrow
is permitted.
2 - The arrow points to wear that is not permitted and is cause for the propeller blade to be removed from
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NOTE: The blade station location has a +0.015 to -0.015-inch (+0.381 to -0.381 mm)
tolerance.
(2) Make sure to account for the 0-inch station to the butt measurement.
F. Do the bend angle inspection. (Refer to Figure 508 for the allowable bend angle for the cold repair.)
NOTE: If any dimension is out of the specifications in Figure 508, the blade must be retired.
NOTE: If the blade is bent but repairable, it can be necessary to straighten the blade to an
acceptable, normal appearance before the repair. Refer to the Repair and Replacement,
Blade Repair Procedures, Blade Bend Straightening, Pre-Straightening an Extensive
Large-Radius Bend, for the blade bending procedures.
(1) Measure the included angle (in degrees) of the bend in face alignment between points of
tangency found one inch (25.4 mm) on each side of the bend center line.
(2) Measure the angle at several points on the large radius bend where the centerline is not well-
defined. Consider and use only the maximum measurement.
(3) Reject any blade with bends from the leading to the trailing edge.
NOTE: No repairs are authorized for blades with bends from the leading to the trailing edge.
G. Do the Blade Angle Check.
(1) Put the appropriate blade angle checking fixture on the butt of blade. ( Refer to Figure 509 and
Table 506.)
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DEVELOPED PLANFORM
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1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
STATION
THICKNESS
0.6
(INCHES)
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
20 15 10 5 0
ALLOWABLE COLD BEND ANGLE (DEGREES)
Figure 509
(2) Turn the fixture until the fixture pin and fixture screw holes that have marks for the specific
propeller model line up with the matching holes in the blade butt. Refer to Figure 509.
(3) Install the fixture pin and fixture screw through the aligned holes.
(a) Do not tighten the screw.
(4) Turn the fixture clockwise (as viewed from the base of the blade) to remove the slack in the
assembly.
NOTE: If the bend must be made with the face side of the blade down, the angle-checking
fixture must be turned counterclockwise to remove the slack.
Blade Model Blade Angle Letter stamped on Letter stamped Angle found at
Checking checking fixture to be next to hole for 30-inch (762.00
Fixture at 12 o'clock position hole usage mm) station
74SA B-4124 G G 0°
76CTA B-4124 D D 0°
78CAA B-4124 D D 0°
78CCA B-4124 A A 0°
78CDA B-4124 A A 0°
78CYA B-4124 G G 0°
78MLA B-4124 G G 0°
78MLB B-4124 G G +3°
78TA B-4124 A A 0°
78TCA B-4124 A A 0°
80HA B-4124 B B 0°
80HJA B-4124 B B -2°
80VA B-4124 G G 0°
80VEA B-4124 G G 0°
80VHA B-4124 A A 0°
80VMB B-4124 G G +3°
80VMFA B-4124 B B 0°
80VSA B-4124 G G 0°
80VSB B-4124 G G +3°
82NDA B-4124 G G 0°
82NDB B-4124 G G +3°
82NEA B-4124 B B 0°
82NEB B-4124 E E 0°
NOTE: These checks are for the width and thickness, angles and face alignment.
(1) Make sure the blade dimensions agree with the applicable dimensions in the applicable Blade
Dimensional Requirements section of this manual.
NOTE: If a diameter is 0.063 inch (1.6 mm) or more below a given diameter, use the next
lower 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) increment.
EXAMPLE: If diameter is 0.063 inch (1.6 mm) less than 94 inch (2.39 m), use the
93.5 inch (2.37 m) specifications.
Figure 510
CAUTION: Retire all serial-numbered parts which are not airworthy in accordance with
the mandatory part retirement procedures in the Standard Practices Manual,
Inspection Criteria.
A. Refer to the Standard Practices Manual, Inspection Criteria, Definitions of Defects and Damage.
B. Remove the ferrule. Refer to Disassembly (Threaded Only), Ferrule Removal.
C. Do the blade cleaning procedure. (Refer to the Standard Practices Manual, Cleaning Procedures.)
D. Visually examine each blade thread for nicks or scratches in the critical areas shown in Figure 512.
(1) Carefully examine the blade threads in the areas shown on Figure 512 for corrosion, gouges,
nicks, and scratches.
(2) Use a 10x magnifying glass to examine for scratches that are parallel to the retention threads in
the thread root of the first four outboard (large diameter) blade threads as shown in Figure 511.
(a) If scratches are found in the first four threads, replace the blade.
NOTE: No repair is authorized if scratches are found in the first four threads.
(b) If scratches are found and you think they were caused by the ferrule, carefully examine the
ferrule. Refer to the Inspection of Ferrules instructions in this section.
1 As necessary, repair the ferrule to prevent the scratches in the future. Refer to Repair
and Replacement, Ferrule Repair Procedures.
(c) If no scratches or unairworthy conditions are found, do a fluorescent dye penetrant
inspection on the blade before it is put back in service. Refer to the Standard Practices
Manual, Non-Destructive Inspection Procedures.
Figure 511
(3) Do the threaded shank inspection. Refer to Figure 512, numbers 1 thorough 7.
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WITHIN 4 THREADS
OF THE LARGE
DIAMETER END
NON−
PRESSURE PRESSURE
FLANK FLANK
6 1,4
2 1,7
3 5
PITCH
LINE
0.047 INCH
(1.20 mm)
0101T1085
NOTE: For example, in a square 0.10 inch (2.54 mm) x 0.10 inch (2.54 mm) there can be 3 such pits
maximum. Use a 10x magnifying glass to examine this area.
6 - Scratches above the pitch line to 0.010 inch (0.254 mm) maximum depth are permitted. Do not repair
these scratches. Use a 10x magnifying glass to examine this area.
7 - Minor, round bottom scratches or fretting to 0.005 inch (0.127 mm) maximum depth are permitted. Do
not repair these items. Use a 10x magnifying glass to examine this area.
Figure 512
Figure 513
NOTE: Blades designed prior to this improvement, which have had threads shot-peened and
truncated, are identified by an S prefix on the blade model designation, and an S suffix
on the serial number (example: S-78FF-0, serial No. K10562YS).
(2) Retire from service all blades which do not have shot-peened and truncated threads.
F. Examine the condition of the blade surfaces.
(1) Make sure that the surfaces are not broken, chipped or peeling.
(2) Examine the blade surfaces for corrosion
G. Visually examine each blade for bends, cracks, scratches, dents, erosion, gouges, nicks and pitting.
(1) Make sure to carefully examine the leading edge and face tip section of the blade.
(2) If any signs are found, refer to the applicable repair criteria in Repair and Replacement, Blade
Repair Procedures.
H. Lay out the blade stations (Refer to Figure 514).
(1) Use the correct threaded blade table to lay out the blade stations. (Refer to the appropriate
Blade Dimensional Requirements section in this manual.)
(a) Use a soft red or white, non-graphite pencil to lay out the stations.
NOTE: The blade station location has a +0.15 to -0.15 inch (+3.81 to -3.81 mm) tolerance.
(2) Make sure to account for the 0-inch station to the butt measurement.
I. Do the bend angle inspection. (Refer to Figure 508 for the maximum allowable bend angle for the
cold repair.)
NOTE: If any dimension is out of the specifications in Figure 508, the blade must be retired.
NOTE: If the blade is bent but repairable, it will be necessary to straighten the blade to an
acceptable, normal appearance before the repair. Refer to the Repair and Replacement,
Blade Repair Procedures, Blade Bend Straightening, Pre-Straightening an Extensive
Large-Radius Bend, for the blade bending procedures.
(1) Measure the included angle (in degrees) of the bend in face alignment between points of
tangency found one inch (25.4 mm) on each side of the bend center line.
(2) Measure the angle at several points on the large radius bend where the centerline is not well-
defined. Consider and use only the maximum measurement.
(3) Reject any blade with bends from the leading to the trailing edge.
NOTE: No repairs are authorized for blades with bends from the leading to the trailing edge.
J. Install the Blade in the Work Adapter.
(1) Before you put the blade in the work adapter, visually examine the threaded portion of the adapter
for nicks, burrs, or other damage. One procedure to examine the work adapter is as follows:
NOTE: Any damage on the work adapter can cause a scratch in the blade thread.
(a) Paint the blade threads of an unairworthy, test blade with blue layout dye.
(b) Let the dye dry.
(c) Install the blade in the work adapter.
(d) Remove the blade from the work adapter.
(e) Examine the blade for scratches in the dye.
(2) Make sure that the threaded parts and threaded work adapter are clean.
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DEVELOPED PLANFORM
FACE SIDE
(3) Put the blade in position in the work adapter (part number C-4798-1, -2).
(a) Make sure that the reference station is at the correct angle. Refer to Figure 515.
(4) Tighten the blade in position.
(a) If the blade reference station is affected by the blade bend, set up the blade at any inboard
station not affected by the bend. Refer to the appropriate threaded blade table in the Blade
Dimensional Requirements section in this manual.
NOTE: Usually, the flat (face) side of the blade will be in the up position when the blade is
positioned in work adapter.
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D−4671
D−4294
ADAPTER
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Figure 515
NOTE: These checks are for the width and thickness, angles and face alignment.
(1) Make sure the blade dimensions agree with the applicable dimensions in the appropriate
threaded blade table in the Blade Dimensional Requirements section in this manual.
NOTE: If the diameter of a propeller has been decreased to a dimension that is between the
diameters recorded in the repair tables, the repair dimensions must be interpolated.
NOTE: If a diameter is 0.063 inch (1.6 mm) or more below a given diameter, use the next
lower 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) increment.
EXAMPLE: If diameter is 0.063 inch (1.6 mm) less than 94 inch (2.39 m), use the
93.5 inch (2.37 m) specifications.
(2) Measure the face alignment and compare to the applicable threaded blade table in the Blade
Dimensional Requirements section in this manual. Adjust the face alignment if not in accordance
with the specified limits.
(3) Measure the angles and compare to the applicable threaded blade table in the Blade
Dimensional Requirements section in this manual. Adjust the angles if not in accordance with
the specified limits.
L. Do the Fluorescent Dye Penetrant Inspection Procedure.
3. Ferrule Inspection
A. Do an inspection of the Ferrules (Refer to Figure 516).
NOTE: These checks are for a sharp edge on the first 2 to 3 threads on the inside (minor) diameter
of outboard ferrule retention threads.
CAUTION: All ferrule threads must be examined for nicks, gouges, or other
damage. This damage can cause damage the blade threads.
(3) Examine all ferrule threads for nicks, gouges, or other damage.
(a) As necessary, repair the ferrule. Refer to Repair and Replacement, Ferrule Repair
Procedures.
NOTE: Ferrules with sharp edges on the first 2 to 3 threads can be repaired in the field.
Sharp
Edges
Unacceptable Acceptable
Figure 516
NOTE: Any burrs or upset edges on the contact surface can cause an unwanted stress
concentration.
NOTE: Actuating pins must have a smooth, glossy finish in the area that contacts the blade
actuating links. Pins with a dull finish can be lightly polished with a crocus cloth. If you
cannot get a smooth, glossy surface finish, the blade actuating pin must be replaced.
(This procedure is appropriate for all propellers, but particularly important for oil filled
propellers.)
B. Do visual and fluorescent dye penetrant inspections on the retention nut. Refer to the Standard
Practices Manual, Non-Destructive Inspection Procedures.
C. Visually examine the blade shims and actuating pin spacer. The contact surfaces of the spacer must
be a smooth flat surface.
NOTE: Any burrs or upset edges on the contact surface can cause an unwanted stress
concentration.
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SPACER ACTUATING PIN
NOTE NOTE NOTE
Figure 517
1. Blade Disassembly
A. Disassemble the threaded blade.
(1) Put the blade in a split holding fixture. (Refer to Figure 301.)
CAUTION: When the blade actuating pin is removed, use an applicable, 6-point
(not a 12-point) deep well socket. The corners of the pin hex are
slightly rounded. A 12-point wrench will slide over these corners and
cause damage to the pin. This damage will make the pin removal
difficult.
(2) Remove the lockwire, actuating pin, and spacer washer.
(3) Fabricate a split holding fixture which fits the blade contour at the 9 inch (228.6 mm) station.
NOTE: Unless the fixture is fabricated from fiber, it must be padded with leather or a heavy
cloth material where it contacts the blade. When padding is necessary, it is put at the
bottom of the stand to rest the blade tip.
(a) Rigidly fasten the fixture to a heavy stand that is anchored to the floor.
(4) Use the B-3023 actuating pin tool on the C21 propeller models.
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Figure 301
NOTE: The anchoring means must not attach to, or bear against, the blade.
NOTE: The balance of the balls and separators will come out readily.
CAUTION: When you remove the blade actuating pin for the C18 and C45, use
a deep, 6-point (not 12-point) wrench. The corners of the pin hex
are rounded slightly. A 12-point wrench will slide over these corners
and cause damage to the pin. This will make the removal difficult.
(7) Put the blade on a bench top.
(a) Be careful that the loosened parts do not cause damage to the blade as it is turned over.
1 The best practice is to tighten the preload nut by hand.
(b) Remove the packing out of the groove in the ferrule.
(c) Stretch the packing to remove it from the ferrule flange (for C1-US only).
(8) For the C1, after you remove the four cap screws from each blade, turn the pin so that one end
extends over the edge of the ferrule.
(a) To remove the pin, tap on an end and pull on the pin.
NOTE: The short end of the pin is a dowel that has a light press-fit in the ferrule.
3. Ferrule Removal
NOTE: At each overhaul, or each major blade repair (bent), the ferrule must be removed to complete a
penetrant inspection of the blade and a magnetic inspection of the ferrule. Refer to the Standard
Practices Manual, Non-Destructive Inspection Procedures. You can remove the ferrule before
the overhaul to replace the damaged or worn parts. An inspection of the blade and ferrule is
completed whenever the ferrule is removed. When the ferrule is removed, all the parts of the
blade assembly (except the ferrule) are kept with the blade for assembly.
A. Remove the Ferrule without the Freezing Procedure.
(1) Fabricate a split holding fixture which fits the blade contour at the 9 inch (229 mm) station. Refer
to Figure 301.
NOTE: Unless the fixture is fabricated from fiber, it must be padded with leather or a heavy
cloth material where it contacts the blade. When necessary, padding is put at the
bottom of the stand to rest the blade tip.
(a) Rigidly fasten the fixture to a heavy stand that is anchored to the floor.
NOTE: Heavy duty ferrule wrenches (part number D-3025, D-4415, D-4416) are used
to remove ferrules without freezing. If the wrench slips, a short pin, plain or
threaded, can be put through the proper hole in the wrench to engage the
actuating pin hole in the ferrule. For the C21 blade assembly only, ferrule
wrench part number D-3025, with adapter, B-3071, can be used with or without
freezing. The adapter must be used in the heavy duty wrench for the C21 blade
assembly.
(2) Put the ferrule wrench in position so that the ferrule wrench bar (D-3025-5) will extend into the
desired section of the work area. Refer to Figure 302 and Figure 303.
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Figure 302
NOTE: The opposite end of the bar has a solid bar inside the rectangular tubing. If extra
leverage is necessary, the extension bar D-4430 is put in the opposite end to
replace the solid bar. Refer to the Standard Practices Manual, Tool List.
CAUTION: If the ferrule wrench slips when you try to loosen the ferrule,
do not continue the turning motion. Tighten the ferrule wrench
screws again, or install a pin, and then continue.
NOTE: If the ferrule does not release from the blade, even if you try again and again,
try to remove it with the freezing procedure.
(3) Push hard against the end of the bar in a counterclockwise (clockwise for left threaded ferrule)
direction to loosen the right threaded ferrule.
(a) If necessary, put the outer end of the bar on a rail (saw horse) to help hold the bar during
the procedure.
(4) When the ferrule breaks loose, the ferrule staking plug (if applicable) will pop out.
NOTE: This is an accepted procedure for the plug removal. The ferrule staking plug is no
longer necessary. It is possible that blade assemblies manufactured during 1971 and
after 1971 will not have a staking plug. The plug is not necessary for assembly of the
blade even if it was there during the disassembly.
(5) In approximately one-eighth turn, the ferrule will loosen sufficiently to permit the removal of the
ferrule wrench.
(6) Remove the ferrule with your hand.
(7) Lift the loose parts, the retention nut, bearings, and other parts, off the blade.
(8) Use plastic or rubber protectors to prevent damage to the threads on the blade butt. Refer to
Figure 304.
B. Remove the Ferrule With the Freezing Procedure.
NOTE: The ferrule end of the blade assembly can be frozen to help with the disassembly. When
the blade assembly is frozen, the aluminum blade will shrink more than the steel ferrule.
This helps to loosen the threaded surfaces and makes the ferrule removal easier.
CAUTION: Do not use a metal container, unless it is lined. This will help prevent
damage to the parts. Make sure that the container is large enough to
hold two (or more) blade assemblies so that the blade assemblies do
not cause damage to the parts or to each other.
(1) Use a bucket or suitable rubber or plastic container which conveniently holds at least two upright
blade assemblies.
(2) Fill the container to a depth of 5 inches (127 mm) with an approved solvent.
WARNING: Dry ice chunks must be added one at a time, with a time interval
in between, to decrease the temperature gradually. If the dry
ice chunks are added too rapidly, the solvent can tend to boil
out of the container. Use thick gloves, not bare hands, when
you move the dry ice chunks.
(3) As necessary, break the dry ice into small (approximately one-pound (4.45 N)) chunks.
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EXTENSION BAR
FERRULE WRENCH
FERRULE
WRENCH
BAR
Ferrule Removal
Figure 303 (Sheet 1)
(4) To decrease the temperature, put the chunks into the solvent one at a time.
NOTE: A heavy frost formation on the outside of the container to the fluid level will generally
indicate the desired temperature (-70°F to -80°F) (-57°C to -65°C) in a normally
heated working area.
(a) As necessary, add dry ice to keep the solvent at the desired temperature.
(5) Put the ferrule end of the blade assembly into the cold solvent and let it stay there until frost
forms on the blade to the 12 inch (305.00 mm) station.
(6) After the freezing procedure is complete, use gloves and put the blade and attached parts in
position in the split holding fixture.
NOTE: Heavy duty ferrule wrenches are used to remove ferrules without the freezing
procedure. If the wrench should slip, a short pin, plain or threaded, can be put
through the proper hole in the wrench to engage the actuating pin hole in the ferrule.
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Figure 304
(7) When necessary, insert the ferrule wrench adapter, part number B-3141, in the ferrule wrench,
part number D-3025, so that the adapter slot axis extends across all four of the bolts of the ferrule
wrench.
(8) Put the ferrule wrench in position so that the ferrule wrench bar will extend into the desired
section of work area. Refer to Figure 302 and Figure 303.
(a) Tighten the ferrule wrench screws uniformly.
1 Make several passes around the screws to make sure that each one is tight.
(b) If necessary, put the plain end of the bar through the clamp opening until the stop pin
touches the ferrule wrench OD.
NOTE: The opposite end of the bar has a solid bar inside the rectangular tubing. If extra
leverage is necessary, the extension bar D-4430 is put in the opposite end to
replace the solid bar. Refer to the Standard Practices Manual, Tool List.
CAUTION: If the ferrule wrench slips when you try to loosen the ferrule,
do not continue the turning motion. Tighten the ferrule wrench
screws again, or install a pin, and then continue.
(9) To prevent tool damage, do the freezing procedure again for stubborn assemblies.
(a) Let the blades stay in the solvent until the frost forms to the 18 inch (457.20 mm) station
on the second and subsequent freezing procedures.
C. Post-Removal Procedures.
CAUTION: After the ferrule is removed, it cannot be installed on the same blade.
(1) Ferrules with counterweight alignment etch marks must have the etch marks crossed out to
prevent confusion at assembly.
(a) Find the scribe mark on the ferrule that was used to put the counterweights in position.
NOTE: The scribe mark is found on the OD at the extreme outboard end.
(b) Use a hard, sharp tool, and scribe a line approximately 0.010 inch (0.254 mm) wide by
0.010 inch (0.254 mm) deep that makes a + mark across the existing line.
(2) To prevent unnecessary procedures, do a check of the items that follow:
(a) Measure the minimum distance between the actuating pin holes. Refer to Reassembly,
Figure 707.
(b) Make sure that no more than four holes are drilled in the ferrule.
NOTE: No more than four (4) holes can be drilled in a ferrule. If a fifth hole is required for
the actuating pin installation, the ferrule cannot be used and must be scrapped.
NOTE: After the ferrule is removed, and found to be reuseable, the actuating pin holes must be made
unusable.
A. Change the Broken-Through Actuating Pin Holes.
(1) Drill through the holes that break through into the blend radius of the ferrule with a 1/2 inch (12.7
mm) diameter drill bit or a ball-end, 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) end mill.
NOTE: The drill bit must be changed to have a full radius end instead of a point.
(2) Round and polish the sharp corner left in the bend radius and bearing shaft as follows:
(a) Use a 3/8 x 3/4 carbide burr tool in a high speed drill or similar hand-held power tool.
NOTE: You can get the carbide burr tool, part number CB44, from the Metal Removal
Co., Chicago, Illinois. Or you can use an equivalent carbide burr tool.
CAUTION: Do not machine away too much excess metal. Machine just
enough to remove the sharp corners from the side of the ferrule
and leave a smooth surface.
(b) Round all the corners of the back side of the actuating pin hole to approximately 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) radius. Refer to Figure 305.
(c) Make sure to carefully round the corner blend radius.
CAUTION: Some ferrules have had the threads removed by filing, and the
file marks are not removed by the finishing procedure. All such
file marks must be removed.
(d) Use 120 grit spiral roll or emery cloth to remove the file marks.
NOTE: Some of the file marks can be some distance from the tapped hole.
(e) Use a 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) diameter by 1-inch (25.4 mm) long 120-grit spiral roll in the power
tool to finish the surfaces to approximately 32 RMS.
NOTE: You can get the 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) diameter by 1-inch (25.4 mm) long 120-
grit spiral roll from the Field Abrasives Co., Dayton, Ohio. Or you can use an
equivalent 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) diameter by 1-inch (25.4) long 120-grit spiral roll.
(f) Make sure that surfaces are smooth and free from nicks, burrs, or scratches.
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BEFOREAFTER
Figure 305
CAUTION: Do not remove the threads from the blind tapped holes.
(1) Use a 3/16 inch (4.76 mm) diameter, blunt/rounded rod and stake the first thread in four places.
WARNING: Methyl propyl ketone is highly flammable and may be toxic with
prolonged exposure. Use only in well ventilated area free from
excessive heat, sparks, or open flame. Avoid skin contact and
inhalation of vapors.
NOTE: Do not attempt to install ferrule on same blade from which it was removed. Torque requirements
for ferrule installation are critical and almost certain to vary from original installation, making it
impossible to position actuating pin hole properly with relation to blade. If neither ferrule nor
blade have been replaced, use new ferrule or one from another blade assembly. A used ferrule
is acceptable provided that after installation, using following procedures, a new hole can be
drilled and tapped for the actuating pin at least 1 inch (25.4 mm), edge to edge, from the old
one. (Refer to Figure 707.)
A. Make sure that no more than four holes are drilled in the ferrule.
NOTE: No more than four holes can be drilled in a ferrule. If a fifth hole is required for the actuating
pin installation, the ferrule cannot be used and must be scrapped.
B. Use the following instructions when installing ferrule on the blade:
(1) Clean the blade and ferrule threads with methyl propyl ketone or another approved solvent and
allow to dry.
(2) Apply an even coat of Lubri-Kote A 1040 CR to the blade threads. (Refer to Figure 701.)
(a) Make sure blade is in a horizontal position and avoid heavy applications tending to cause
runs or drips.
NOTE: Do not coat last two inboard blade threads from the butt end of blade or the last
outboard blade thread.
NOTE: Do not coat the last two inboard threads of ferrule measured from butt end of the
ferrule.
(a) Make sure ferrule is held in a horizontal position to avoid runs or drips.
(4) Place the assembly in a holding fixture.
(5) Hand-thread ferrule onto blade until dimension B per Table 701 as shown in Figure 702 is
achieved.
NOTE: McCauley allows the use of the C-4450 ferrule in place of the C-4451 ferrule, however,
all of the propeller blades in the propeller assembly must have the same part number
ferrule installed.
(6) Apply RTV 109 to the entire circumference of the exposed ferrule threads. Torque ferrule hand-
tight and remove any excess sealant from ferrule/blade joint.
(a) Force sealant into threads with fingers.
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TORQUE WRENCH
FERRULE WRENCH
(a) Put the torque wrench on the bolt hex of the extension bar so that the torque wrench center
line is in line with the center of the ferrule wrench to insure correct results.
(b) The projecting bar should be supported at outer end by a rail (saw horse) to facilitate
operation.
(c) Using torque wrench applied through the hex head of capscrew at outer end of bar, tighten
the ferrule to a final torque of 1240 to 1360 foot pounds (1681 to 1844 N-m). (Refer to
Figure 704.)
(11) Remove the ferrule wrench bar.
(12) Measure and record the final standoff dimension A. (Refer to Figure 702.)
(a) Subtract the final measurement value of the standoff from the preliminary measurement
value.
(b) Make sure the difference is 0.028 inch (0.711 mm) maximum to 0.012 inch (0.305 mm)
minimum.
(c) If the standoff is less than the 0.012 inch (0.305 mm) minimum, increase the torque by
increments of 100 foot-pounds (135.6 N-m), not to exceed 1800 foot-pounds (2440.5 N-m),
until the minimum standoff is achieved.
NOTE: Quality control and inspection procedures must establish that before- and
after-standoff dimensions are measured and recorded to assure proper seating
of ferrule on the blade. The preliminary torque is required for control and proper
assembly procedure.
(13) If correct standoff dimension cannot be achieved, ferrule must be removed and procedure
repeated using a different ferrule. Blade threads must be completely cleaned of sealant before
repeating process.
(14) Upon completion of the torque operation, smooth inboard sealing joint with finger. Do not use
solvent to remove excess sealant.
NOTE: Allow minimum 12 hours drying time after sealant application before propeller
assembly is run up on engine.
(15) Apply a bead of RTV109 around the entire circumference of the outboard blade to ferrule
interface.
(16) Allow the RTV to cure for a minimum of 12 hours at ambient temperature.
(17) With a nonmetallic object with a diameter of 0.030 inch, +0.010 or -0.010 inch (0.76 mm, +0.25
or -0.25 mm), puncture six or eight equally spaced holes in the cured RTV at the outboard end
of the ferrule.
NOTE: These holes will allow dyed oil to escape if a crack has developed in the thread area
of the blade.
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TORQUE WRENCH
EXTENSION BAR
FERRULE WRENCH
FERRULE WRENCH
BAR
WARNING: Methyl propyl ketone is highly flammable and may be toxic with
prolonged exposure. Use only in well ventilated area free from
excessive heat, sparks, or open flame. Avoid skin contact and
inhalation of vapors.
NOTE: Do not attempt to install ferrule on same blade from which it was removed. Torque requirements
for ferrule installation are critical and almost certain to vary from original installation, making it
impossible to position actuating pin hole properly with relation to blade. If neither ferrule nor
blade have been replaced, use new ferrule or one from another blade assembly. A used ferrule
is acceptable provided that after installation, using following procedures, a new hole can be
drilled and tapped for the actuating pin at least 1 inch (25.4 mm), edge to edge, from the old
one. (Refer to Figure 707.)
A. Make sure that no more than four holes are drilled in the ferrule.
NOTE: No more than four (4) holes can be drilled in a ferrule. If a fifth hole is required for the
actuating pin installation, the ferrule cannot be used and must be scrapped.
B. Use the following instructions when installing ferrule on the blade:
(1) Clean the blade and ferrule threads with methyl propyl ketone and allow to dry.
(2) Apply an even coat of Lubri-Kote A 1040 CR to the blade threads. (Refer to Figure 706.)
(a) Make sure blade is in a horizontal position and avoid heavy applications tending to cause
runs or drips.
(b) Allow the lubricant to dry.
(3) Brush a thin even film of Orelube Compound K-2 to the ferrule threads. (Refer to Figure 706.)
(a) Make sure ferrule is held in a horizontal position to avoid runs or drips.
(4) Place the assembly in a holding fixture.
(5) Hand-thread ferrule onto the blade.
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B A
NOT
THIS
B A
B A
B=0
(NO CALCULATION NEEDED. DIAL IS CORRECT.)
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(d) Check if the location for the actuating hole appears to be located at least 1 inch (25.4 mm)
from all other old holes after the final torque will be applied.
1 If the potential location of the actuating pin hole is questionable, try a different ferrule.
(8) Position ferrule wrench so that ferrule wrench bar will project into a desired section of the work
area. (Refer to Figure 704.)
(9) With the hex head of the cap screw on the outer end of the extension bar on the top, slip the
ferrule wrench bar through openings in ferrule wrench until the stop pin at the inner end abuts
the ferrule wrench outer diameter.
(a) Put the torque wrench on the bolt hex of the extension bar so that the torque wrench center
line is in line with the center of the ferrule wrench to insure correct results.
(b) The projecting bar should be supported at outer end by a rail (saw horse) to facilitate
operation.
(c) Using torque wrench applied through hex head of capscrew at outer end of bar, tighten the
ferrule to a final torque of 1240 to 1360 foot pounds (1681 to 1844 N-m). (Refer to Figure
704.)
(10) Remove the ferrule wrench bar.
(11) Measure the final standoff dimension A. (Refer to Figure 702.)
(a) Subtract the final measurement value of the standoff from the preliminary measurement
value.
(b) Make sure the difference is 0.028 inch (0.711 mm) maximum, to 0.012 inch (0.305 mm)
minimum.
(c) If the standoff is less than the 0.012 inch (0.305 mm) minimum, increase the torque by
increments of 100 foot-pounds (135.6 N-m), not to exceed 1800 foot-pounds (2440.5 N-m),
until the minimum standoff is achieved.
NOTE: Quality control and inspection procedures must establish that before and after
standoff dimensions are measured and recorded to assure proper seating of ferrule
on the blade. The preliminary torque is required for control and proper assembly
procedure.
NOTE: If correct standoff dimension cannot be achieved, the ferrule must be removed and
procedure repeated using a different ferrule.
(12) Place blade assembly upright on bench top. Use methyl propyl ketone to clean outer end of
ferrule and round shank of blade, and in particular the pocket (groove) at end of ferrule where
blade threads run out. Dry with cloth and allow thinner to evaporate. Best to use clean dry
compressed air directed into groove.
(13) Apply RTV109 into the circumferential groove at end of ferrule at blade-ferrule junction. (Refer
to Figure 702.) Apply so that sealant flows into opening. Form a small fillet between ferrule and
blade with a finger. Prior to setting, remove excess material with methyl propyl ketone.
NOTE: Allow minimum 12 hours drying time after sealant application before propeller
assembly is run up on engine.
NOTE: The following instructions apply to threaded feathering propellers and ONLY the threaded
constant speed propellers listed below. Follow instructions for drilling all other ferrules in Drilling
Ferrule (Threaded Constant Speed Propellers).
A. Procedure
(1) Cover blade with blade wrap.
(2) Install the assembled ferrule and blade in the appropriate field staking fixture (refer to Table 702
or Table 704), with adapter, part number B-3138, if required.
(3) Install assembly so that it is snug, but not so tight that ferrule cannot be turned. (Refer to Figure
708.)
(4) The four sides and various holes in the fixture are identified by letters A, B, C, and D. These
letters are keyed to propeller model numbers stamped on fixture. Refer to Table 703 or Table
705 for the fixture side applicable to a specific propeller model.
NOTE: No more than four holes may be drilled in a ferrule. If a fifth hole is required for
actuating pin installation, the ferrule cannot be used and must be retired.
NOTE: The minimum distance between actuating pin holes is (1) one inch (25.4 mm) from
edge to edge. (Refer to Figure 707.)
Blade Field Staking Fixture Letter stamped on Letter stamped Angle at 30 inch
Model (Propeller Model) checking fixture next to hole for (762.00 mm) reference
to be at 12 o'clock hole usage station
position
74E B-2767 (C53, C57) C C 0°
76C B-2767 (C67) C C 0°
78FBM B-2767 (C9) C C 0°
78FB B-2767 (C8) C C 0°
78KM B-2767 (C14) C C 0°
80MM B-2767 (C28) D D 0°
82NB B-3619 (C76) B B 0°
82NC B-3619 (C88, C90) B B 0°
82NK B-3619 (C77, C79) B B 0°
84B B-3336 (C23) A A 0°
B-3336 (C82) C C 0°
84HF B-2767 (C11, C16, C C 0°
CT69)
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NOTE 1: If existing field staking fixture is not marked to show side applicable to propeller model, stamp fixture
on correct side to show propeller model.
CAUTION: Use an accurate protractor and use care to make sure that
relationship between the fixture and the blade is precise. This
adjustment will determine location of blade actuating pin, which in
turn will determine the blade angle when the propeller is assembled.
(5) Position the fixture so that the side corresponding to the propeller model number is parallel to
the face side of the blade at it's reference station. (Refer to Figure 708.)
NOTE: Refer to Table 703 or Table 705 for location of reference station.
NOTE: An illustrative set up on drill press with operation being performed on blade
assembly is shown in Figure 709.
CAUTION: Do not use a drill bit 29/64 (0.453) inch (11.5 mm) diameter
to make the actuating pin hole. A drill bit of that diameter will
produce an oversized hole and result in insufficient thread for
holding the actuating pin.
(8) Get two drill bits, one with a standard point (to start hole) and one a flat-bottom drill with a
machine-ground radius on the butting lip (refer to Figure 710), to produce a blind hole of 0.446
to 0.452 inch (11.33 to 11.48 mm) diameter. Both drill bits must be modified with ground flutes
to create desired diameter.
CAUTION: Power feed equipment is not suitable for drilling and tapping
actuating pin threads. Use of such equipment may produce a local
bulge (pimple) in the bearing shelf of ferrule. If any bulge is present,
however slight, the ferrule must be removed and replaced. Any
ferrule with a bulge in the bearing shelf shall not be reused in the
same blade assembly. Ferrules with bulges, however, may be used
in a different blade assembly provided that a through hole is drilled
per instructions in Disassembly, Actuating Pin Hole Modification.
(9) Feed the drill bit by hand. Withdraw frequently and clean out chips, particularly as the maximum
depth is approached.
(a) Start hole with the standard point drill bit to a maximum depth of 0.150 inch (3.81 mm).
(b) Continue drilling with the flat-bottom drill bit to depths as given in Table 706.
CAUTION: If the lock wire hole goes into the actuating pin hole,
remove the ferrule from service, the ferrule is scrap.
Table 707. B-3253 Drill Fixture
Propeller Model
C10 C60 C22 C61 C30 C65
C52 C67 C54 CT69 C55 C71
C59
(b) For other 2-blade models, loosen the field staking fixture screws and rotate ferrule so that
the hole for the actuating pin is under the hole in the fixture about 15 degrees from the
small angular bushing marked BCD or ABCD.
(c) Use a 1/2-20 cap screw in the hole and actuating pin hole to secure the fixture.
NOTE: There is no limit on the number of safety wire holes permitted in ferrules.
(d) Tighten the fixture screws and drill the lockwire hole through the ferrule using angular
bushing as a guide.
C294
LEVEL
SUPPORT
STAKING FIXTURE
MACHINIST SQUARE
C295
8 INCHES
(203.2 mm)
5.43 INCHES
(138 mm)
DETAIL A
C296
NOTE: It may be necessary to use a gage block under the field staking fixture (as shown in Figure
711) to provide enough clearance between the blade and the work surface.
(1) Loosen fixture screws just enough so that blade can be rotated with the trailing edge pointed up.
(2) Position fixture and blade assembly on flat surface (surface plate), supporting blade tip with a
small jack so that blade centerline is horizontal.
(3) Use an angle gage to position the blade so that face side is at proper blade staking angle (refer
to Table 705) with respect to work surface at the reference station (105.0 degrees, +0.5 or -0.5
degrees for CT69).
NOTE: For a pusher blade, the flat side and angle gage would be on opposite side as viewed
in position shown in Figure 711. The scriber would be positioned on face side of blade
(still left hand side viewing from root to tip) to make scribe mark as directed in step
(7) below.
NOTE: An alternate method using a V-block instead of the field staking fixture is also
approved. Otherwise, the procedures are the same.
(4) Maintaining the blade angle at reference station, make sure that blade centerline is parallel with
work surface. To do this, use a square to check that back face of the fixture (or ferrule) is square
with the work surface.
NOTE: Figure 711, Scribing for Counterweight Installation, may appear skewed. It is
imperative that blade centerline is parallel with work surface.
(5) Tighten fixture screws. Again check blade angle at reference station and squareness of fixture
with work surface. Readjust if necessary.
CAUTION: When you scribe a mark on the ferrule, do not let scriber touch blade
shank area.
(8) After you make the initial scribe mark with the height gage, intensify the mark using a hard, sharp
hand tool. The mark should be approximately 0.0010 inch (0.025 mm) deep.
(9) Fill scribe mark with black paint or lacquer. Remove any excess paint at sides of mark.
(10) If there are other scribe marks on the ferrule, make a scribe mark across the prior mark to form
a plus sign to signify that the old mark will not be used.
C297
90 DEGREES
SUPPORT
MACHINIST SQUARE
STAKING FIXTURE
MICROMETER
RETENTION
NUT
FERRULE
C298
NOTE: The following instructions apply to only the threaded constant speed propellers listed below.
Follow instructions for drilling all other ferrules in Drilling Ferrule (Feathering Propellers and
Selected Constant Speed).
A. Procedure
(1) Cover blade with blade wrap.
(2) Install the assembled ferrule and blade in the appropriate field staking fixture (refer to Table 702
or Table 704), with adapter, part number B-3138, if required.
(3) Install assembly so that it is snug, but not so tight that ferrule cannot be turned. (Refer to Figure
708.)
(4) The four sides and various holes in the fixture are identified by letters A, B, C, and D. These
letters are keyed to propeller model numbers stamped on fixture. Refer to Table 703 or Table
705 for the fixture side applicable to a specific propeller model.
NOTE: No more than four (4) holes may be drilled in a ferrule. If a fifth hole is required for
actuating pin installation, the ferrule cannot be used and must be retired.
NOTE: The minimum distance between actuating pin holes is 1 inch (25.4 mm) from edge to
edge. (Refer to Figure 707.)
(5) Position the fixture so that side corresponding to propeller model number is parallel to the thrust,
or flat side of the blade at it's reference station. (Refer to Figure 708.)
NOTE: Refer to Table 703 or Table 705 for location of reference station.
CAUTION: Power feed equipment is not suitable for drilling and tapping
actuating pin threads. Use of such equipment may produce a local
bulge (pimple) in the bearing shelf of ferrule. If any bulge is present,
however slight, the ferrule must be removed and replaced. Any
ferrule with a bulge in the bearing shelf shall not be reused in the
same blade assembly. Ferrules with bulges, however, may be used
in a different blade assembly provided that a through hole is drilled
per instructions in Disassembly, Actuating Pin Hole Modification.
(9) Feed the drill bit by hand. Withdraw frequently and clean out chips, particularly as the maximum
depth is approached.
(a) Start hole with the standard point drill bit to a maximum depth of 0.150 inch (3.81 mm).
(b) Continue drilling with the flat-bottom drill bit to depths as given in Table 708.
NOTE: Hole for ferrule staking plug is not required. Ferrule staking plug is no longer used.
(11) Tap 1/2-20 UNF-H1 or H2 to the minimum depth given in Table 708. Start with a standard
bottoming tap (1 to 1-1/2 thread chamfer) to a maximum of 3 threads. Complete tapping with
the modified bottoming tap shown in Figure 710 to the minimum depth listed in Table 708.
(12) Withdraw the tap frequently and clean out chips, particularly as the proper depth is approached,
to avoid producing a bulge (pimple) in the bearing shelf.
(13) Tap the thread to the correct depth.
(a) Remove all chips and lubricant (clean with solvent and blow dry with clean dry air).
(b) Check the threads with a standard GO, NO-GO, 1/2-20UNF-3B thread gage.
(14) Drill a 0.062 inch (1.6 mm) diameter lockwire hole through the ferrule as follows:
(a) If use of the part number B-3253 (Table 707) or B-3139 (Table 709) drill fixture is indicated
remove field staking fixture from ferrule.
1 Attach drill fixture to the ferrule using a 1/2-20UNF-3A x 3/4-inch (19.05 mm) socket
head cap screw in the blade actuating pin hole.
2 Drill the lockwire hole through ferrule using drill fixture.
Propeller Model
C8 C9 C11 C16 C49 C50 C53
C58 C66 C70 C73 C78 C98
(b) For other 2-blade models, loosen the field staking fixture screws and rotate ferrule so that
the hole for the actuating pin is under the hole in the fixture about 15 degrees from the
small angular bushing marked BCD or ABCD.
(c) Use a 1/2-20 cap screw in the hole and actuating pin hole to secure the fixture.
NOTE: There is no limit on the number of safety wire holes permitted in ferrules.
(d) Tighten the fixture screws and drill the lockwire hole through the ferrule using angular
bushing as a guide.
(15) For all 3-blade models, drill lockwire hole using small angular hole marked ABCD in the field
staking fixture.
B. Drill 0.062 inch (1.62 mm) diameter lockwire hole through ferrule as follows:
(1) Remove burrs after drilling.
NOTE: Refer to Scribing for Counterweight Position, for instructions to scribe ferrule for
counter weight location applicable to propeller model CT69. Ferrule scribing must
be accomplished while field staking fixture is installed and before installing blade
actuating pin.
C. Remove fixture from ferrule.
(1) Before installing actuating pin, use a 3/8 by 3/4 inch (9.52 by 19.05 mm) carbide burr tool (The
Metal Improvement Co., Chicago, Ill. part No. CB44 or equivalent) in a high speed drill or similar
hand-held power tool to remove all threads above top shelf of ferrule flange where tapped hole
breaks into blend radius and side of ferrule.
CAUTION: Do not machine away excess metal. Take off just enough to remove
all traces of threads from side of ferrule and leave a smooth surface.
(2) Round all corners of back side of actuating pin hole to approximately 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) radius
with particular attention to corner blend radius.
CAUTION: Some ferrules may have had these threads removed by filing, and
file marks not removed by finishing. Remove all such file marks
(may be some distance from tapped hole) with 120 grit spiral roll or
emery cloth. Do not use file to remove these threads.
(3) Finish surfaces to approximately 32 RMS using a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) diameter by 1 inch (25.4
mm) long 120 grit spiral roll (manufactured by Field Abrasives Co., Dayton, Ohio, or equivalent)
in the power tool. Make sure that surfaces are smooth and free from nicks, burrs, or scratches.
8. Cleaning
A. Clean All Parts With Solvent. Refer to the Standard Practices Manual, Cleaning.
CAUTION: When installing blade actuating pin, use a deep well socket, 6-point (not a
12-point) wrench. The corners of the pin hex are rounded slightly. A 12-point
wrench will slide over these corners and will damage the pin.
NOTE: Before installing actuating pin, check that threads in previous holes in the ferrule have either been
made unusable or removed from and that broken-through holes have been properly processed
(refer to Disassembly, Actuating Pin Hole Modification and Figure 305).
A. Support blade on bench top or clamp in split wooden holding fixture, taking precaution that loose parts
do not damage blade. Lightly coat threads of actuating pin with Loctite #2 or Permatex #2. Install
actuating pin with 75 to 80 foot-pounds torque. Be certain that spacer washer is installed. For 3-blade
constant speed models, defer installation of actuating pin and spacer washer until after installation of
shims and checking blade shake.
CAUTION: Be certain that proper actuating pin and spacer are used. If a short
spacer is used, the actuating pin will bottom in the blind thread and will
not clinch spacer tightly. After seating pin with correct torque, check that
spacer is tight and cannot be moved sideways. Refer to Repair and
Replacement, Table 602 and 603 for pin and spacer.
CAUTION: Only blade assemblies with the same part number actuating pins shall
be installed in the same propeller.
NOTE: For C21 only, actuating pin tool B-3023 must be used. Install with 40 to 45 foot-pounds (54
to 61 N-m) torque.
(1) Thoroughly clean pin with methyl propyl ketone and appropriate squareness gauge, then
lubricate both with thin oil. Slide gauge on pin.
(2) Check with tri-square or machinist square against outer diameter of gauge, that squareness is
not more than 0.003 inch (0.076 mm) out at top or bottom of gauge. Check two places 90° apart.
(3) Attach twisted lockwire between ferrule and pin.
C82 BLADE
ASSEMBLY
BLADE
ASSEMBLY
D−3566
WORK
SURFACE SPACER
PLUG
PLATE (REQUIRED
ONLY FOR C49 AND
C50 ASSEMBLIES)
PLATE
CAM DOWN
CAM UP 1/4−28UNF−3A x 3/4
FOR TWO BLADE
IN. (19.10 mm)
PROPELLERS
CAP SCREW
0.50 INCH (12.7 mm)
BOLTS AND NUTS
B. Shim Installation.
(1) By trial, select a single shim which will just permit reinstallation of the retaining ring in the ferrule
groove.
(a) A shim thickness of 0.010 to 0.016 inch (0.25 mm to 0.41 mm) will be adequate for most
installations.
(2) Move the retaining ring up and temporarily secure it on the blade shank.
(3) Lubricate all surfaces of the shim with Orelube K-2, and install shim by carefully opening and
working over blade, then slide it down in place in retention nut counterbore.
(a) If two shims are required, each should be approximately the same thickness, if it is not
possible to use two of same thickness, install the thinner shim between retention nut and
thicker shim.
(4) Loosen or remove the assembly from the seating fixture.
(a) Rotate the cam of the two blade fixture so the opposite (lower) face is up.
(b) Remove the spacer from the three blade fixture.
(5) Insert the blade in the fixture again, and tighten the retention nut.
(6) Hold a wood block (2 x 4 inch (51 x 102 mm)) against blade tip with wood grain at right angles
to the blade width.
(7) Tap the wood block with a lead hammer mallet to loosen parts preparatory to blade shake
measurement.
(8) Suspend or fix a scale slightly above blade tip, and, with fingers, move blade tip back and forth
(lead to trail) and record total movement.
NOTE: Exert force in a direction in line with blade width (lead edge to trail edge), not against
blade thickness (camber to face), to avoid bending blade.
NOTE: Blade shake is the tendency for blade to wobble slightly when tip is physically
moved by hand. This tendency is natural. An assembly of parts to high limits of
close tolerances would have little or no shake, while parts to low limits will result in
comparatively high tip movement.
(9) If total movement exceeds 0.031 inch (0.79 mm), repeat operation with next thicker shim,
recheck blade shake before taking torque measurement, and repeat procedure.
C. Check Rotational Force.
(1) Rotate blade approximately 180 degrees back and forth at least five times.
(2) Use blade torque gauge, part number B-2399, to check torque required to rotate the blade.
(a) Make sure torque is not more than 100 inch-pounds (11.3 N-m)
(3) If torque is excessive use the next thinner shim.
(4) If a thinner shim was used, check both blade shake and rotational force until both are satisfactory.
CAUTION: When using sealant, RTV 109, all traces must be removed from blade
surfaces. Presence of this sealant will prevent adhesion of anti- or de-
icing boots, paint or decals to blade surfaces. Remove residual traces
from fingers before handling metal parts.
C. Allow sealant to cure a minimum to twelve hours at room temperature (approximately 70°F).
D. FOR OIL FILL ONLY - After curing, use a small diameter (0.020 to 0.040 inch (0.51 to 1.02 mm))
wooden toothpick to puncture six to eight equally spaced holes in the sealant only on the outboard
blade/ferrule joint.
NOTE: Quality control procedures must be established to assure perforations are made in sealant
to prevent the operation from being overlooked or forgotten.
E. Serial Number Stamping of Retention Nuts and Ferrule Flanges
(1) Propeller serial numbers are no longer required to be stamped on retention nuts and ferrule
flanges. Some of these components may be stamped with the propeller serial number, these
parts are still airworthy providing correct inspection and repair procedures are followed.
NOTE: Refer to Table 710 to determine if C1 blade may require replacement to prevent butt thread
cracking.
NOTE: The manufacturer recommends lapping compound, Clover brand, Grade E, No.
120 grit, coarse. Remove all compound from both parts after lapping. If ferrule is
changed for another during assembly, repeat these checks, and lap if necessary.
(2) Select and install ferrule on the blade. Refer to Ferrule Installation (non-oil fill only).
(3) For C18, drill the ferrule as described in Drilling Ferrule, (Threaded Constant Speed Propellers)
For C1 drill for actuating pin as follows:
(a) Drill four holes 0.2190 to 0.2113 inch (5.56 to 5.36 mm) diameter by 0.562 inch (14.30 mm)
maximum deep.
(b) Drill four holes 0.250 inch (6.35 mm) diameter by 0.031 inch (0.80 mm) deep.
(c) Tap four holes 1/4-28 UNF-2B x 0.375 inch (9.53 mm) minimum deep.
(d) For the larger locating hole, drill 31/64 by 0.250 inch (12.30 by 6.35 mm) maximum deep,
then counterbore 0.500 to 0.501 inch (12.7 to 12.73 mm) diameter by 0.188 inch (4.77 mm)
deep.
(4) For C18 and C45, install actuating pin as described in Installing Blade Actuating Pin. For C1,
insert the short length dowel of blade actuating pin in ferrule, set cap screws with 75 to 60 inch
pounds (8.5 to 6.78 N-m) torque and stake each screw in two places. Normality check of pin is
not required.
(5) Set subassembly upright (blade up) and anchor securely (refer to Blade Assembly Build-up).
Protect blade shank with heavy paper tape, or use blade wrap, for at least five inches (127 mm)
from top of ferrule.
(6) Carefully slide upper and lower races of retention bearing and all parts above it up on blade and
temporarily secure. Apply lubricant Aeroshell 5 to the ferrule groove and packing (for C18 and
C45) and install in groove without twist. Locate inner race of retention bearing on ferrule (do
not damage or dislodge packing), tapping lightly with soft mallet to seat, and apply Aeroshell 5.
Locate balls and separators on lower race (lubricant will hold in place), set outer race in place on
balls (use straight push without rotation to position upper race over packing) and bring retention
nut down over upper race, tapping lightly to seat in counterbore. After seating preload bearing
inner race in retention nut, apply lubricant. If balls or split retainer have been replaced, press
balls in retainer halves, then place on race with larger diameter side of holes toward the race.
Position preload bearing upper race for C18 and C45. C1 does not use an upper race for preload
bearing.
(7) For C18 and C45, carefully open a new gasket, slip over blade shank then bring it down on
top of the preload bearing outer race. Install packing in groove of preload nut and oil lightly.
Carefully remove all traces of oil and grease from threads of ferrule and preload nut. Use clear,
dry-cleaning solvent and exercise care not to dilute grease already applied to bearings. Apply
compound to the threads of both ferrule and preload nut. Attach preload nut to ferrule using
spanner wrench, part number B-1665, tighten by hand to remove all blade shake, then, holding
tension on wrench, tap with hand a few times so that one of the 11 half-circle locking grooves
in ferrule outer diameter is aligned with one of the 12 tapped holes in the nut. Stop at first
locking position beyond the minimum torque (additional movement between 1/2 and one inch
(12.7 and 25.4 mm) is normal). Remove excess compound forced out of threads. Check that
torque required to cause rotation between blade and retention nut does not exceed 100 inch-
pounds (11.30 N-m). If torque is excessive, loosen preload nut, retighten as before and recheck
torque.
(8) Locate nut lock with lip as close as possible to ferrule, set screw tightly and attach lock wire
between lip and screw. Remove any grease from retention bearing which extends beyond
retention nut thread outer diameter. Remove tape from blades and clean.
(9) Complete blade assembly as described in Blade Shake.
NOTE: When C1 propellers are converted to C18, refer to Table 711 for the proper blade
assemblies to use. The manufacturer recommends that all C1 propellers be
converted to C18-F or -AF; also, that C18-[X] and -A be converted to C18-F or -AF.
Both conversions will result in propellers with non-preloaded blade assemblies.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Completely overhaul the blade assembly after a lightning strike is confirmed.
CAUTION: Do a check of the blade components for signs of extreme overheating during
the lightning strike overhaul.
A. To find if a lightning strike has occurred, do the steps that follow:
(1) Examine the blade assembly for burns and indications of arcing.
(2) Use a magnetism detector and examine all exposed steel areas of the blade assembly for
magnetism.
(3) Look for signs of any melting or metal flow.
(a) Make sure to carefully examine the blades.
B. If a lightning strike is confirmed, do the steps that follow:
(1) Carefully examine the blade assembly components for signs of melting, flowing metal or
discoloration.
(2) Examine the blades for signs of lightning entrance or exit.
NOTE: A small, dark, discolored area, possibly with some erosion is an indication of a
lightning entrance or exit.
(3) Do the dye penetrant inspection to identify all damage. (Refer to the Standard Practices Manual,
Non-Destructive Inspection Procedures.)
(4) As necessary, remove the blade lightning strike damage. (Refer to Lightning Strike Repair.)
(a) After you repair the blade lightning strike damage, do the dye penetrant inspection
procedure again to make sure you removed all damage.
NOTE: A small, dark, discolored area, possibly with some erosion is an indication of a
lightning entrance or exit.
(4) Use a file, sandpaper, or crocus cloth to remove all the indications of a burn from the blade.
(5) Use a 10x magnifying glass to make sure that all the damage is removed.
(6) Remove an additional 0.020 inch (0.5 mm) of material from any area that was damaged after
the burn indication is removed.
(7) After repair on any area that was damaged, do the dye penetrant inspection. (Refer to the
Standard Practices Manual, Non-Destructive Inspection Procedures.)
(8) As necessary, remove any additional material to repair any crack that was found with the dye
penetrant inspection.
(9) Use the correct blade repair criteria and examine the blade and make sure that it is in the
dimensional limits. (Refer to the applicable Blade Repair Criteria section in this manual.)
(10) Return the blade to service if the measurements are in the dimensional limits.
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3. Necessary Actions Following Object Strike of Stationary Propeller, Blade Strike of Rotating
Propeller, Bird Strike, or Sudden Engine Stoppage
A. For "Threadless" Propeller Blades (Propeller blades used on C200 thru C1100 model series
propellers).
(1) Refer to MPC26, Owner/Operator Information Manual for inspection and repair limits for propeller
blades that have been involved in an object strike or sudden engine stoppage.
B. For "Threaded" Propeller Blades (Propeller blades used on C1 thru C98 model propeller assemblies).
(1) Refer to McCauley Service Bulletin SB176E, Necessary Actions Following Object Strike
of Stationary Propeller, Blade Strike of Rotating Propeller, Bird Strike, or Sudden Engine
Stoppage.
4. Shot Peen Blade Airfoil Repair (114HCA, L114HCA and 96LRB Blades Only)
A. Repair and rework in the shot peened area on the airfoil of the blades are different from the non-
shot peened blades. Different procedures and limitations are necessary for these areas. If these
specifications are obeyed, it will make sure to keep the desirable compressive surface stress caused
by the shot peening.
(1) Blade Straightening
(a) If the bends in the shot peened area are repairable, it is necessary to reshot peen the area
after the straightening.
(b) When a bend outboard of the shot peened area is repaired, it can be necessary to
tightly hold the blade in position in the shot peened area during the blade re-twisting
or straightening procedures. If the blade is held tightly in the shot peened area, it
is necessary to do the shot peening procedure after the re-twisting or straightening
procedures are complete.
B. Blade Grinding and Polishing
(1) Unless necessary, do not grind or polish the shot peened area of the blade. If the shot peened
area A is ground or polished during the overhaul procedure, the blades must be reshot peened.
(Refer to Figure 1 or Figure 2.) Do not use grinding tools to remove paint in the shot peened
areas. Refer to the Standard Practices Manual, Cleaning Procedures, for the paint stripping
procedures.
NOTE: The information that follows is not the only criteria used for the parts inspection.
Other data, such as the dimensional limits, minimum blade width and thickness
specifications are also necessary.
NOTE: The depth of the damage refers to the measurement results after the rework (filing
or polishing) of the affected area. All the damage must be reworked and completely
removed before the shot peening.
(2) If a scratch, nick, or any mark exposing metal is found on the blade, repair the damage. (Refer
to Repair and Replacement, Local Repair.)
(a) Use the correct blade repair criteria and measure the blade and make sure that it is in the
dimensional limits. (Refer to the applicable Blade Repair Criteria section in this manual.)
(b) If the blade is not in the dimensional limits, it is scrap. Replace the blade.
(3) If a blade is repaired, make sure that it is still in the dimensional limits. (Refer to the applicable
tables (Table 1 and Table 2), and Figure 1 or Figure 2.) It is not necessary to reshot peen any
repairs completed in Area C or Area B shown in Figure 1 or Figure 2.
(4) Reshot peening -
(a) Remove all the anodize or alodine from the blade before the start of the reshot peening
procedure.
(b) By specification MIC-306, the reshot peening procedure can only be done by the
Metal Improvement Company. To find the nearest Metal Improvement branch in your
area, contact the company: Metal Improvement Company, 11131 Luschek Drive,
Blue Ash, Ohio 45241, Phone: (513) 489-6484, Telefax: (513) 489-6499, Email:
cincinnati-shotpeen@metalimprovement.com.
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Table 1. Dimension for Area B Shot Peen Blade Repair 114HCA and L114HCA Blades Only. (Figure 1)
Blade Face Side Leading Face Side Trailing Camber Side Camber Side
Station Edge (Inches) Edge (Inches) Leading Edge Trailing Edge
(Inches) (Inches)
8 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm)
9 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm)
9.8 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm)
10.8 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm)
13.8 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.75 (19.05 mm)
16.8 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.70 (17.78 mm) 1.45 (36.83 mm)
19.8 0.25 (6.35 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm) 1.10 (27.94 mm) 1.62 (41.15 mm)
22.8 0.30 (7.62 mm) 0.25 (6.35 mm) 1.35 (34.29 mm) 1.90 (48.26 mm)
26.0 0.35 (8.89 mm) 0.40 (10.16 mm) 1.55 (39.37 mm) 1.95 (49.53 mm)
Table 2. Dimension for Area B Shot Peen Blade Repair 96LRB Blades Only. (Figure 2.)
5. Scheduled Thickness Reductions of 114HCA, L114HCA, 114GCA, and L114GCA Blade Models:
A. Find the Scheduled Thickness Reductions
(1) Measure the width and thickness at the 49.8 inch (1264.9 mm) station to find if the removal of
material inboard of the 40.8 inch (1036.3 mm) station is necessary.
(2) Subtract the measured width from 5.850 inch (148.6 mm) to determine the width loss.
(3) Subtract the measured thickness from 0.375 inch (9.5 mm) to determine the thickness loss.
(4) Refer to Table 3, Table 4, Table 5, and Table 6 for the thickness reduction in region 1 (22.8 inch
(579.12 mm) station) and region 2 (34.8 inch (883.92 mm) station).
(5) Refer to the example that follows for further explanation of this procedure. Table 3, Table 4,
Table 5, and Table 6 give the regions and locations of the check stations:
(a) The 49.8 station measures 5.587 inch (141.91 mm) wide and 0.360 inch (9.14 mm)
thick. Subtract the thickness, 0.360 inch (9.14 mm), from 0.375 inch (9.52 mm) (nominal
thickness at 49.8 station) for a difference of 0.015 inch (0.381 mm). Refer to Thickness
Loss as shown in Table 3, Table 4, Table 5, and Table 6 for the applicable table.
(b) Subtract the width, 5.587 inch (141.91 mm), from 5.850 inch (148.59 mm) (nominal width
at 49.8 station) for a difference of 0.263 inch (6.68 mm). Follow Table 3, Table 4, Table 5,
and Table 6 for the correct thickness removal for region 1 and region 2.
(6) Blend any necessary metal removal during a thickness reduction across the entire blade from
the leading edge to the trailing edge as shown in Repair and Replacement, Figure 607.
(7) Blend the region 1 thickness reduction metal removal to zero at the 16.8 station.
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55.8
52.8
49.8
46.8
43.8
42
40.8
37.8
34.8
31.8
30
28.8
26
25.8
23.25
22.8
19.8
16.8
13.8
13.62
TRAILING EDGE LEADING EDGE TRAILING EDGE
10.8
9.8
9
8
114HCA and L114HCA Shot Peen Blade Repair - Refer to Table 1 and Table 2
Figure 1 (Sheet 1)
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43.5
40.8
37.8
34.8
31.8
28.8
25.8
22.8
21.25
19.8
16.8
13.8
10.8
8.55
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
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Width loss of 0.00 to 0.100 inches (2.54 mm) 0.000 0.015 (0.38 mm)
Width loss of 0.101 inches (2.56 mm) to 0.200 0.000 0.023 (0.58 mm)
inches (5.08 mm)
Width loss of 0.201 inches (5.10 mm) to 0.300 0.013 (0.33 mm) 0.030 (0.76 mm)
inches (7.62 mm)
Width loss of 0.301 inches (7.64 mm) to 0.400 0.018 (0.46 mm) 0.042 (1.06 mm)
inches (10.16 mm)
Width loss of 0.00 to 0.100 inches (2.54 mm) 0.000 0.020 (0.51 mm)
Width loss of 0.101 inches (2.56 mm) to 0.200 0.011 (0.28 mm) 0.028 (0.71 mm)
inches (5.08 mm)
Width loss of 0.201 inches (5.10 mm) to 0.300 0.016 (0.41 mm) 0.035 (0.89 mm)
inches (7.62 mm)
Width loss of 0.301 inches (7.64 mm) to 0.400 0.021 (0.53 mm) 0.047 (1.19 mm)
inches (10.16 mm)
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Width loss of 0.00 to 0.100 inches (2.54 mm) 0.010 (0.25 mm) 0.025 (0.63 mm)
Width loss of 0.101 inches (2.56 mm) to 0.200 0.015 (0.38 mm) 0.033 (0.84 mm)
inches (5.08 mm)
Width loss of 0.201 inches (5.10 mm) to 0.300 0.020 (0.51 mm) 0.040 (1.01 mm)
inches (7.62 mm)
Width loss of 0.301 inches (7.64 mm) to 0.400 0.025 (0.63 mm) 0.050 (1.27 mm)
inches (10.16 mm)
6. Interchangeability of Blades
A. Most propeller blades in the McCauley controllable pitch propellers cannot be converted from one
model to another. However there are two exceptions:
(1) 82NB and 82NC
(2) 82NEA and 82NFA
NOTE: These blades are identical and can be interchanged. However, the propeller
blade assembly must also be changed. If the blades are interchanged, the model
designation stamped on the blade butt must be changed to agree with the propeller
blade assembly part number.
NOTE: All new 78CCA-X and 90DHB-X blades have these blind holes. The older, non-drilled
version is no longer available from the factory.
NOTE: The only change in every serial number is that the letter L should be M.
(b) Use the appropriate size steel stamp to correct the serial number.
(c) Make the applicable logbook entry at the next major disassembly or overhaul.
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C. It is necessary to do this modification on all of the 3GFR34C601/93JA-3 propellers at the next propeller
overhaul or disassembly.
(1) Set the tap drill depth.
(a) Put the drill bit (D-6372-11) through the drill collar (D-6372-5) and into the drilled hole
marked D in the side of the fixture base (D-6372-1).
(b) Carefully let the drill move to the bottom of the hole.
(c) Move the collar down to the fixture surface.
(d) Use set screws and lock the collar into position.
(2) Set the thread tap depth.
(a) Put the tap (D-6372-4) through the tap collar (D-6372-6) and into the drilled hole marked
T in the side of fixture base (D-6372-1).
(b) Carefully let the tap move to the bottom of the hole.
(c) Move the collar down to the fixture surface.
(d) Use set screws and lock the collar into position.
(3) Put the fixture base (D-6372-1) on the blade shank as shown in Figure 5.
(a) Put the screws through the fixture and into the existing tapped holes in the shank.
(b) Tighten the screws.
(4) Put the tap drill guide (D-6372-2) into the 0.500 inch (12.7 mm) diameter hole in the fixture base.
(a) Turn the tap drill guide to lock it in position.
(5) Use turbine oil (or equivalent) for lubrication and drill the hole.
(a) Use the bit, with the set collar installed (refer to step 1), and drill a hole to the depth
permitted by the collar (0.430 inch (10.92 mm) maximum depth). (Refer to Figure 5.)
(b) Remove the tap drill and guide.
(c) Clean the hole of all the metal chips.
(6) Put the tap guide (D-6372-3) into the 0.500 inch (12.7 mm) diameter hole in the fixture base.
(a) Turn the tap guide to lock it in position.
(7) Use turbine oil (or equivalent) for lubrication and tap the hole with your hand.
(a) Use the tap, with the collar installed (refer to step 2), and tap the hole with your hand to the
depth permitted by the collar (0.340 inch (8.64 mm) minimum depth). (Refer to Figure 5.)
(b) Remove the tap and guide.
(c) Clean the hole of all the metal chips.
(8) Remove the fixture from the blade and chamfer the hole to 0.300 - 0.320 inch (7.62 - 8.13 mm)
x 45 degrees.
(9) Clean thoroughly the hole and the surrounding surface.
(10) Use an appropriate size steel stamp and stamp a letter B in front of the blade model number.
(11) Use an appropriate size steel stamp and stamp a letter D behind the hub model number.
(12) Make a logbook entry that shows you did this change.
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D−6372−8 SCREW C C
D−6372−9 SCREW
NECESSARY TAPPED
HOLE IN THE BLADE
D−6372−1 BASE
D−6372−3 TAP GUIDE BUSHING D−6372−7 LOCK SCREW
VIEW C−C
Figure 5
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NOTE: Table 10 records only the serial numbers as they were assembled when new. Later
blade replacements could have occurred during subsequent repair or overhaul.
Propeller repair stations must examine their records to find if the included blades
have been used in propellers not recorded in the table. If so, the propeller repair
stations must contact the owner so that the blade can be examined.
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NOTE: This through hole supplies a passage for the dyed-oil to drain if there is a blade shank
crack. This is a warning for the pilot.
NOTE: If the hole is drilled in any location other than that shown, the blade is scrap.
(b) Put the blade in position in a drill press or bridgeport with the blade end perpendicular to
work surface.
(c) Use a Number 1 (0.228 inch (5.79 mm) diameter) centering drill bit to drill an initial blind
hole at the applicable location.
NOTE: This will supply a starter hole for the final drill bit. It will help to prevent slippage
of the final drill bit.
(d) Use a standard Number 44 (0.086 inch (2.18 mm) diameter) drill bit and thru-drill the hole
to the blade center bore.
1 Use a relatively light pressure to prevent the bit from breaking in the hole.
(e) Use a standard Number 40 (0.098 inch (2.49 mm) diameter) reamer and ream-thru the
hole to the blade centerbore.
(f) After the hole is drilled, deburr the hole inside bore and the outside shank.
(g) Apply alodine to the hole after the rework is complete. (Refer to Standard Practices Manual,
Protective Treatments.)
(h) After anodize or alodine, paint the inside of the blade shank ID with 1 coat of Sherwin
Williams Zinc Chromate Primer (P/N B50Y1 or equivalent), or Sherwin Williams A99AB503
Polane T Polyurethane Enamel Gray. Do not allow paint build up around the breather hole
inside of the blade shank. If paint does build up covering the hole, insert the wooden end
of a long Q-tip through the hole and clear the excess paint from the hole.
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30 INCH
REFERENCE
STATION
0.095 INCH, +0.005 OR −0.005 INCH
(2.41 mm, +0.13 or −0.13 mm)
90
DEGREES
NECESSARY TAPPED HOLE
IN THE BLADE
Figure 6
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Figure 7
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14. Modification to 90DHA Blade When Used in a C213 Propeller, and all 90DA and 90DCA blades with
drilled holes
NOTE: This modification must be done when a blade with a drilled thru-hole, is installed in a C213
propeller. New blades, blades previously installed in a C205 propeller, and all 90DA blades
must be modified.
A. Modification.
(1) Fill the blade thru-hole from the outside with RTV #109 until the RTV can be seen extruding from
the hole inside the blade bore.
NOTE: It is not necessary to fill the threaded blind hole in the blade butt.
(2) Remove all excess sealant and allow at least partial curing before propeller assembly.
(3) Allow the RTV to cure at least 12 hours before flight operations.
B. If a 90DHA blade removed from a C213 propeller is to be installed in a oil filled C205 propeller, the
blade must have all traces of RTV removed from the thru-hole.
15. Serial Number Stamping of Retention Nuts and Ferrule Flanges (Threaded Only)
A. It is no longer necessary to stamp the propeller serial numbers on the retention nuts and the ferrule
flanges. However, some of these components can be stamped with the propeller serial number. If the
correct inspection and repair procedures are followed, these parts are still airworthy.
Blade Designation Blade Diameter Scarf Blade Inboard Thickness Check +0.025 or - 0.025
+0.025 or - 0.025 (inches) (+0.635 or -0.635 mm)
(inches) (+0.635 or
-0.635 mm)
90DF[X]-4 86 inch (2.18 m) 1.375 (34.92 mm) 0.217 (5.51 mm) at 42.00 inch (1066.8
mm) station
90DF[X]-6 84 inch (2.13 m) 1.875 (47.62 mm) 0.218 (5.54 mm) at 41.00 inch (1041.4
mm) station
90DF[X]-8 82 inch (2.08 m) 2.250 (57.15 mm) 0.222 (5.64 mm) at 40.00 inch (1016.0
mm) station
90DF[X]-10 80 inch (2.03 m) 2.625 (66.67 mm) 0.223 (5.66 mm) at 39.00 inch (990.6
mm) station
90DF[X]-12 78 inch (1.98 m) 3.000 (76.20 mm) 0.227 (5.77 mm) at 38.00 inch (965.2
mm) station
90DF[X]-13 77 inch (1.95 m) 3.250 (82.55 mm) 0.228 (5.79 mm) at 37.50 inch (952.5
mm) station
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Blade Designation Blade Diameter Scarf Blade Inboard Thickness Check +0.025 or -
+0.025 or - 0.025 0.025 (inches) (+0.635 or -0.635
(inches) (+0.635 or mm)
-0.635 mm)
90DC[X]-12 78 inch (1.98 m) 3.000 (76.2 mm) 0.300 (7.62 mm) at 36.5 inch 927.1
mm) station
90DC[X]-14 76 inch (1.93 m) 3.250 (82.55 mm) 0.300 (7.62 mm) at 36.0 inch (914.4
mm) station
90DC[X]-16 74 inch (1.88 m) 3.500 (88.9 mm) 0.300 (7.62 mm) at 35.5 inch (902.0
mm) station
90DC[X]-18 72 inch (1.83 m) 4.000 (101.6 mm) 0.300 (7.62 mm) at 34.0 inch (864.0
mm) station
Tip Thickness - 0.125 inch, +0.025 or -0.025 inch (3.175 mm, +.635 or -0.635 mm)
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ROTATIONAL
FACE AXIS
CAMBER TILT
0.062 INCH (1.57 mm) RADIUS
AXIS
TYPICAL FOR ALL DIAMETER
CUTOFFS. SCARF THE TIP ON
THE CAMBER SIDE ONLY.
Figure 8
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18. Mis-Drilled Deice Bracket or Balance Weight Holes For L104DSZ-0 and L106FA-0 Propeller Blades
A. Blade Condition and Affected Serial Numbers.
(1) McCauley has manufactured some L104DSZ-0 and L106FA-0 propeller blades that have an
extra deice bracket or balance weight attaching holes drilled 180° from their correct location on
the propeller blade shank. The extra holes may not be used for balance weights. The extra
holes have no effect on the operation, reliability, life span or safety of these propeller blades.
(Refer to Figure 9.)
(2) The 5JFR36C1003 model propeller uses L104DSZ-0 propeller blades. The 4HFR34C653 model
propeller uses L106FA-0 propeller blades.
(3) The serial numbers of affected propeller blades are listed in Table 14.
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PROPELLER BLADE
TRAILING EDGE
ADDITIONAL
MISDRILLED
HOLE
Figure 9
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19. Incorrect Blade Staking Angle For 114GCA-0, L114GCA-0, L106LA-0, 90DCA-2, 90DFA-4, 82NEA-5,
and 82NEA-5.5 Propeller Blades
A. Blade Condition and Affected Serial Numbers.
(1) McCauley has manufactured 114GCA-0, L114GCA-0, L106LA-0, 90DCA-2, 90DFA-4, 82NEA-5,
and 82NEA-5.5 propeller blades that may have an incorrect propeller blade staking angle.
(2) The serial numbers of affected propeller blades are listed in Table 15.
20. Counterweight Attaching Bolt Hole Thread Inspection For 114GCA-0, L106LA-0, and L114GCA-0
Propeller Blades
A. Blade Condition and Affected Serial Numbers.
(1) McCauley has manufactured some 114GCA-0, L106LA-0, and L114GCA-0 propeller blades that
may have counterweight attaching holes with non-conforming thread geometry.
(2) The serial numbers of affected propeller blades are listed in Table 16.
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0101T1166
Figure 10
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CAUTION: Always refer to the Special Instructions section of this manual before you do
any repair.
CAUTION: Do not try any repair, refinish or replacement procedure in the field which is
not specifically authorized by McCauley Propeller Systems.
CAUTION: Reshot peening of the blade retention areas is not permitted.
CAUTION: Do not try to repair a part by: preheating, annealing and reheat treating,
brazing, soldering, welding, or peening raised edges around a damaged
area.
CAUTION: Do not apply any kind of compound to fill and cover a damaged area of the
surface.
NOTE: (Threaded Blades Only) All repairs to the blade must be made before reassembly with the ferrule.
If the work adapter is not available, temporarily install a scrap ferrule. (The ferrule must be
modified with all threads topped and first three removed.) Clamp against the ferrule flange to
hold the blade while you make the repairs.
CAUTION: Keep the threads of the blade and the ferrule clean. This will help to prevent
damage to the components.
A. Do only the repairs which obviously will not have an effect on the operation or serviceability of the part.
(1) Use a firm, light application of aluminum wool to remove stains and small isolated areas of
corrosion (except in shot peened areas).
(2) Use only the approved chemical conversion coating or anodize and plated finish procedures.
(Refer to the Standard Practices Manual, Protective Treatments.)
(3) Use fine emery (240 grit) and crocus cloth to polish shallow nicks or scratches which are not
more than the maximum depth permitted in the designated critical areas of blade. (Refer to
Inspection Procedures, Figure 501, Figure 502, Figure 503, Figure 504, or Figure 612 in this
section.)
CAUTION: Do not remove metal in areas where the repair is not authorized.
(4) Remove all burrs.
(5) Remove sufficient metal to make a shallow, well-rounded, large-radius depression to repair cuts,
dents, eroded areas, gouges, nicks, scratches or scores.
(1) Install the blade in the work adapter. Put the blade in position to make sure that the reference
station is at the correct angle.
NOTE: If the blade bend had an effect on the reference station, set up the blade at any
inboard station where the blade bend did not have an effect. (Refer to the applicable
blade repair table in the applicable Blade Repair Criteria section.)
NOTE: Normally, the flat (face) side of blade will be in the up position when the blade is put
in position in the work adapter.
(2) Put the top part of work adapter in position on the blade shank and use a clamp to hold it tightly
in position.
(3) Examine the reference station again to make sure the angle is correct.
(4) Use a soft red or white, non-graphite pencil to put marks on the shank and butt of the blade at
the split of the work adapter. Refer to Figure 601.
CAUTION: Check the blade width and thickness frequently during the repair
procedures to make sure that the dimensions are better than the
specified minimum values in the applicable blade repair section.
A. Straighten the Blade Bend
NOTE: Blades with airfoil shot peen areas must be reshot peened after the blade bending
procedures. (Refer to Special Instructions, Shot Peen Blade Airfoil Repair.)
(1) Use cold bending in the opposite direction to straighten any blade bend for which the angle is
not more than the allowable limits. (Refer to Inspection Procedures, Figure 507.)
NOTE: If the blade is bent, but repairable, it can be necessary to pre-straighten the blade
to a satisfactory, correct appearance. Refer to Step 2.A.(3) for the blade bending
procedures.
CAUTION: Always complete several trials, not just one, during the blade
bend straightening procedure.
CAUTION: Examine the face alignment and blade angle frequently during
the procedure.
CAUTION: Protect the blade with a set of pads during the kink bar bending
procedures.
(b) Put the padded kink bar slot in position at the blade station to be bent.
(c) To remove the bend, pull the tool handle along the tip-to-butt axis in the opposite direction
of the bend.
NOTE: To make sure that the bend is straightened correctly it is necessary to complete
several trials.
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D−4671
D−4294
ADAPTER
0101T1088
C49
WORK ASSEMBLY
ADAPTER
KINK BAR
RIGID
FIXTURE
PROTECTIVE PAD
0101T1004
C50
HYDRAULIC
PRESS
PADDED
BLADE SUPPORT
PADDED
BLADE
PADDED SUPPORT
BLADE
SUPPORT
0101T1005
CAUTION: Support the blade at the tip and butt during the hydraulic press
bending operations.
(b) Support the blade tip and butt in position on the bed of the hydraulic press. (Refer to Figure
603.)
(c) Use the press ram to make the initial bend corrections.
1 Use pads to protect the blades.
(d) Use the kink bar for the final corrections.
(4) Blade Angle Correction Procedure. (Refer to Figure 604.)
(a) Examine the face alignment and blade angle frequently during the blade angle correction
procedure.
NOTE: If the blade angle correction procedure is extensive, the blade can slip in the
work adapter in spite of all precautions.
CAUTION: (Threadless Only) Make sure that the pencil marks on the blade
butt are aligned with the flats on the work adapter as the twisting
operations get near the correct blade angle. If the pencil marks
on the blade butt are not aligned with the flats of the split line
on the work adapter, loosen the work adapter, align the marks
again, and clamp the blade in the adapter. Refer to Figure 601,
Marking Blade for Work Adapter Installation.
(b) Correct the blade angles with the up-angle or down-angle bar or equivalent tool.
NOTE: Use pads, or equivalent, between the blade surfaces and the up-angle (or down-
angle) bar.
(c) Use a padded blade shank holder and jack to keep the blade assembly from the rotating
during twisting operations. (Refer to Figure 604.)
1 Put the blade shank holder in position between the 15-inch (381 mm) and 18-inch
(457.2 mm) station.
NOTE: When the shank holder pads are in the correct position, they have a snug
fit with both surfaces of the blade.
(d) Put a jack below the elongated side of the shank holder to make sure the blade does not
turn in the rigid work adapter. (Refer to Figure 604.)
(e) Put the padded up-angle (or down-angle) bar in position at the blade station to be twisted.
(f) Pull the tool handle toward the screw jack to twist the blade to the correct angle.
(g) As necessary, pull the tool handle toward the screw jack again to twist the blade to the
correct angle.
NOTE: It is necessary to complete several trials to make sure that the angle is correct.
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WORK ASSEMBLY
ADAPTER
RIGID
FIXTURE
BLADE SHANK
HOLDER
PROTECTIVE PAD
UP−ANGLE BAR
HYDRAULIC JACK
0101T1006
CAUTION: Do not apply too much pressure during the grinding operation.
Use only the weight of the grinder or less. Do not concentrate
the grinding procedure on any one local damaged area.
(b) McCauley recommends that you grind the blade from the shank to the tip.
(c) During the grinding procedure, periodically measure the blade width and thickness to make
sure that the blade is in the dimensional limits.
(d) Make sure the blade keeps it airfoil properties.
CAUTION: Do not apply too much pressure during the polishing operation.
Use only the weight of the grinder or less.
(e) Use a polishing grit wheel and polish all of the blade, the camber and face side.
NOTE: McCauley recommends you begin the polishing procedure with 80 grit and finish
with a 120 grit or a medium ScotchBrite wheel.
NOTE: McCauley recommends the Edmund 6X Junior Comparator and Reticle Stock
Number NF30-169. Edmund Scientific, 101 E. Gloucester Pike, Barrington, NJ
08007-1380, Phone (609) 647-8880.
(h) If there are any indications of damage, repair the damage by hand. Refer to Local Repair.
4. Local Repair
A. Do the Local Repair.
(1) Repair the cuts, nicks, dents, erosion, and other damage on the lead and trail edge, face and
camber as follows:
(a) If the damaged areas (cuts, nicks, dents) are 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) or closer to each other,
they must be removed with one large blending radius. (Refer to Figure 605.)
(b) If the damaged areas (cuts, nicks, dents) are more than 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) apart, they
must be repaired separately with large blending radius. (Refer to Figure 605.)
(c) If the damage is caused by erosion, remove it as follows:
1 Use a small, half-round mill file to file the lead edge until all the erosion is gone.
NOTE: The length of the blended area must be equal to ten times the depth of the
damaged area. (Refer to Figure 606.)
2 Use sanding procedures to clean the lead edge with emery cloth, crocus cloth or
sandpaper.
3 Make sure you keep the lead edge radius. (Refer to Figure 607.)
4 Make sure to remove all of the file marks.
5 Make sure the blade keeps it airfoil properties.
(d) Repair surface damage (face and camber) as follows:
1 Use a small, hand-held rotary grinder, with a sanding bob, to grind the surface.
NOTE: The diameter of the repaired area must be equal to twenty (20) times the
depth of the damaged area. (Refer to Figure 606.)
a Use a light pressure in a circular motion until all the damage is fully removed.
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ORIGINAL CONTOUR
NICK DAMAGE
(NOTE 1) NICK DAMAGE
CHORD
MAXIMUM THICKNESS
(NOTE 3) 0.4 CHORD B
A
CORRECT METHOD
REPAIR DEPTH
6910T1001
Local Repair
Figure 605 (Sheet 1)
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EDGE
REPAIR
TYPICAL RADIUS = 10d
TYPICAL
CENTER AT
DEEPEST POINT(S)
(SURFACE REPAIR)
d = DEPTH OF REPAIR
5d = 5 x DEPTH OF REPAIR
10d = 10 x DEPTH OF REPAIR
FOR EDGE REPAIR ONLY:
d = DEPTH OF NICK +0.031 INCH (0.8 mm)
d FOR SURFACE REPAIR ONLY:
5d d = DEPTH OF NICK +0.002 INCH (0.05 mm)
5d
10d SURFACE
REPAIR
d TYPICAL
10d
C54
CORRECT
LEAD EDGE
REWORK
METHOD
INCORRECT
LEAD EDGE
REWORK
METHOD
GENERAL RULES:
DO NOT REDUCE THE MAXIMUM THICKNESS OF SECTION.
KEEP THE ORIGINAL LEAD EDGE RADIUS.
BLEND TO THE PROFILE OF THE AIRFOIL SECTION.
(e) Chemically recoat the surface. (Refer to Standard Practices Manual, Protective
Treatments.)
(f) Do the dye penetrant inspection to make sure that the correct repair has been completed.
(Refer to the Standard Practices Manual, Non-Destructive Inspection Procedures.)
B. Blade Dimensions Check
(1) After the grinding and polishing procedures are complete, measure the blade dimensions.
(a) Use the correct blade repair criteria and examine the blade and make sure that it is in the
dimensional limits. (Refer to the applicable Blade Repair Criteria section in this manual.)
(2) If the blade dimensions are less than the minimum specifications, retire the blade.
CAUTION: Do not decrease the diameter to less than the minimum certificated
diameter for the propeller for the aircraft type certificate.
CAUTION: Do not decrease the blade width or thickness to less than the specified
limits.
(1) Scrap the blade if the correct repair will decrease the blade width or thickness to less than the
specified limits. (Refer to the applicable Blade Repair Criteria section in this manual.)
(2) The recommended guidelines for rounding off the square blade tip planforms during field repair
are as follows:
(a) For propellers that have four or more blades, it is prohibited to change the tip planform of
any blade.
NOTE: Any approved cut-down in the diameter must keep the original planform
designed specially for that particular blade.
(b) For propellers that have 3 blades or less, rounding off the tip planform of a square tip blade
is permitted if the minimum diameter and repair chord of the blade is not exceeded.
1 When you do the procedure to complete the repaired planform, do not remove any
more material than is necessary to make the repair.
CAUTION: The shape of blade tip must be the same on every blade of the
propeller assembly. Refer to the SPM100, Standard Practices
Manual, Paint Instructions section for the original blade tip
planforms.
(3) If the blade tip damage is so extensive that it cannot be corrected by local repair, if approved by
the aircraft type certificate, remove the metal to shorten the blade across its full width.
(a) Shorten each blade to the same tip dimension and shape.
(b) Make sure to keep the original tip design.
NOTE: For instructions on scarfing certain blades, refer to Special Instructions, Blade
Diameter Reduction for 90DF[X] and 90DC[X] Blades.
(4) Necessary inspection of the blade tips after the diameter reduction:
(a) During a legal diameter reduction on blades, it is sometimes necessary to change certain
blade stations to keep the original planform.
(b) When the diameter of a blade is reduced, the blade inspection table for the reduced
diameter must be used, not the table for the original diameter.
(1) Periodically, while reworking and redressing blades, do a check of the blade balance with respect
to each other.
(2) From the results of the balance check, make sure that the final propeller assembly can be
statically balanced.
(3) If the blades are not sufficiently balanced with respect to each other, the correct propeller balance
can be difficult if not impossible. Refer to the Standard Practices Manual, Blade Track and Blade
to Blade Balance for the final individual blade balance.
NOTE: For the threadless blades the maximum permitted depth is 0.030 inch (0.762 mm).
For the threaded blades the maximum permitted depth is 0.005 inch (0.127 mm). The
total area of rework must not be more than 10 percent of the blade bore area.
(2) If there is still corrosion in the blade bore area after it was repaired to the maximum specified
dimension (threadless blades the maximum permitted depth is 0.030 inch (0.762 mm), for
threaded blades the maximum permitted depth is 0.005 inch (0.127 mm)) , use the criteria that
follows to find if the blade must be rejected: (Refer to Figure 608.)
(a) Use a plastic media blast, or similar treatment, to thoroughly clean the pitted areas. (Refer
to the Standard Practices Manual, Cleaning Procedures.)
(b) Any pitting that holds dye penetrant is not permitted.
NOTE: The blade counterweight groove can be machined on the outboard side (O) only to
remove corrosion or other surface damage. It is necessary to increase the size of the
counterweight groove to complete the repair.
C55
C255
"O" "W"
"R"
"D" DIAMETER
DETAIL A
A
"A" DIAMETER
0101T1162
CAUTION: Do not apply coatings or paint to the blade area directly under the
counterweight.
9. Retaining Ring Groove Repair (Threadless Only)
CAUTION: No repair is permitted in the retaining ring groove area on propellers that
have been oil filled and that have a hole drilled in the blade just outboard
of the retaining ring groove.
A. Repair the Retaining Ring Groove (Threadless Only). (Refer to Figure 610.)
NOTE: The blade retaining ring groove can be machined to remove corrosion or other surface
damage. It is necessary to increase the size of the retaining ring groove to complete this
repair.
NOTE: It is permitted to coat the blade retaining ring area with a relatively thin, constant coat
of Zinc Chromate Primer TT-P-1757 for additional protection.
(a) Do not use a coating on the outside of the blade shank diameter.
(5) Use a round bottom metal impression stamp (1/8-inch character) and add the prefix letter R to
the blade model designation.
CAUTION: Propeller shops must examine the blades for indications of changes
that were done before. Make sure that quality control procedures
are used so the correct size wire ring (A-4427 or A-4427-1) and
correct shim (B-4407-X) are used during assembly.
(6) During the assembly, a new slightly larger diameter wire ring, part number A-4427-1, (0.086-inch
diameter) is necessary to replace the wire ring, part number A-4427 (0.067-inch diameter).
NOTE: Sometimes the ends of the A-4427-1 oversize wire ring can touch. The ends must
be trimmed to make sure they do not touch.
C56
"D" DIAMETER
REWORK OF BLADE RETAINING GROOVE
DIMENSIONS (INCHES)
STANDARD *REWORK
+0.010 OR
"D" DIAMETER 4.367 +0.010
−0.010
OR
4.330 −0.010
"R" RADIUS 0.060 TO 0.070 0.060 TO 0.085
MINIMUM 0.008 F
"S" CLEANUP MINIMUM
0.145 0.170 "A" DIAMETER
"W" WIDTH MAXIMUM MAXIMUM*
WIRE RING A−4427 A−4427−1
F1
"R"
F
"S"
"D" DIAMETER
F
"A" DIAMETER "A" DIAMETER
F1
"A" DIAMETER "A" DIAMETER
C400 SERIES C500, C600, C650, C700, C750, C1000, C1100 SERIES
C1790
D
W
CAUTION: Propeller shops must examine the blades for indications of changes
that were done before.
(7) If the blade has been changed in the retaining ring groove area before, retire the blade.
NOTE: Blades that have been changed in the retaining ring groove area before cannot be
changed again.
NOTE: Heli-Coil brand threaded inserts are manufactured by Emhart Fastening Teknologies,
Industrial Division, 50 Shelton Technology Center, Shelton, CT 06484 USA.
(2) McCauley recommends you use a Bridgeport or drill press when the blades are machined.
(3) Before the installation of the inserts, chemically recoat the blade. Refer to Standard Practices
Manual, Protective Treatments for the applicable treatments and procedures.
CAUTION: Any blade that shows an indication of an anodize burn must be retired.
B. Painting or Polishing Procedures.
(1) Refer to the Standard Practices Manual, Paint Instructions.
NOTE: No more than four holes are permitted in a ferrule. If a fifth hole is necessary for the actuating
pin installation, the ferrule cannot be used and must be retired.
A. Ferrules with sharp edges on the first 2 to 3 threads can be repaired as follows: (Refer to Figure 613.)
CAUTION: Use only an abrasive rubber wheel. A stone or other hard abrasive
wheel can make burrs or an unsatisfactory rough finish.
(1) Install a 1.5-inch diameter abrasive rubber wheel in a hand-held grinder (5000 RPM maximum)
or an electric drill.
(2) Put the ferrule on a work bench and slowly turn it by hand while you hold the air grinder (or drill)
at approximately a 20 degree angle.
(a) Apply even pressure on the edge of the loaded side of the thread to round off the sharp
edge condition.
(b) Rework the threads to 0.010 to 0.030-inch (0.25 to 0.76 mm) radius. (Refer to Figure 613.)
(3) To get an optimum holding fixture, you can put the ferrule in a lathe and turn it by hand while you
rework the threads.
(4) Clean and replate the ferrule. Refer to Standard Practices Manual, Cleaning Procedures and
Protective Treatments for the applicable treatments and procedures.
Heli-Coil Repair
Figure 611 (Sheet 1)
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120 DEGREES +5 OR −5 DEGREES
DIMENSION "C"
DIAMETER OF THE
COUNTERSINK
DIMENSION "B"
DIMENSION "E"
DIMENSION "G"
Heli-Coil Dimensions
Figure 612 (Sheet 1)
C59
LATHE
FERRULE
GRINDER
20 DEGREES
Ferrule Repair
Figure 613 (Sheet 1)
NOTE: Actuating pins that are removed from the blade assemblies in which the ferrule was drilled and
tapped through, if otherwise satisfactory, can be reworked to shorten the threaded end. Refer
to Table 602 or Table 603 for the applicable propeller model.
A. To decrease the length on the threaded end, do the steps that follow:
(1) Use a lathe to cut off the threaded end.
(a) To prevent pin damage, hold the actuating pin in a collet.
(2) Refer to Figure 614 or Figure 615 and Table 602 or Table 603 for the new necessary dimension
(A dimension) from the hexagon shoulder to the end of the thread.
NOTE: It is not necessary to replate the actuating pin after the changes.
C60
0.680 TO 0.685 INCH 0.599 TO 0.604 INCH
(17.27 TO 17.40 mm) (15.21 TO 15.34 mm)
15. Retention Nut Rework and Repair (Constant Speed Propellers Only)
NOTE: No rework is necessary for propellers that are the oil-filled configuration or do not need to be
oil-filled.
A. To change the non-oil filled propellers to the oil filled type, the following rework is necessary:
(1) Some propellers can have the older-style retention nuts with the narrow O-ring grooves. Do not
use these nuts as they are. Two options are as follows:
(a) Replace these nuts with the newer style (Table 604 or Table 605).
(b) Before the oil-filling, rework the nuts as follows:
(2) O-ring Groove Width Modification.
(a) Do an inspection of the retention nut O-ring groove width to find if changes are necessary
to use the larger cross-section oil-filled O-ring. Refer to Figure 616 or Figure 617.
(b) If rework is necessary, put the retention nut in the lathe.
1 Use the four jaw chuck with pads to prevent abrasion on the retention nut.
(c) Put the chuck in the A diameter and stay aft of the radius tangent.
1 To center the nut, use a dial indicator on the B diameter.
NOTE: Some retention nuts can have slight wear points on the B diameter. These
points are not used for the setup.
2 Hold the squareness within 0.004 inch T.I.R. with respect to F surface.
(d) Cut the material from the O-ring as follows:
1 For three-bladed propellers, cut the material from the outboard side of the O-ring
groove.
2 For two-bladed propellers, cut the material from the inboard side of the O-ring groove.
3 Make sure to keep the diameter of the groove unchanged.
(e) If there are any burrs or sharp edges in the bottom of the groove, use an emery cloth to
remove them.
(f) Chemically recoat the reworked area. Refer to Standard Practices Manual, Protective
Treatments for the applicable procedures for corrosion protection after the rework is
completed.
Table 605. Old and New Retention Nut Part Numbers (Constant Speed)
16. Retention Nut Rework and Repair (Full Feathering Propellers Only)
NOTE: No rework is necessary for propellers that are the oil filled configuration.
A. To change the non-oil filled propellers to the oil filled type, the following rework is necessary:
(1) Some propellers can have the older-style retention nuts with the narrow O-ring grooves. Do not
use these nuts as they are. Two options are as follows:
(a) Replace these nuts with the newer style (Table 606 or Table 607).
(b) Before the oil-filling, rework the nuts as follows:
(2) O-Ring Groove Width Modification
(a) Do an inspection of the retention nut O-ring groove width to find if changes are necessary
to use the larger cross-section oil-filled O-ring. Refer to Figure 618.
C62
F
0.025 TO 0.035 INCH
(0.64 TO 0.89 mm)
RADIUS
A B
0.190 INCH, +0.005 OR -0.005 INCH
(4.83 mm, +0.13 OR -0.13 mm)
C-3112
F
0.025 TO 0.035 INCH
(0.64 TO 0.89 mm)
RADIUS
C-3092
C58
C−2463
0.025 TO 0.035 INCH
(0.64 TO 0.89 mm)
RADIUS F
C−3493
C63
A
B
0.095 INCH,
+0.005 OR −0.005 INCH
(2.41 mm,
0.190 INCH, +0.005 +0.13 OR −0.13 mm)
OR −0.005 INCH
(4.83 mm, +0.13
OR −0.13 mm)
NOTE: Some retention nuts can have slight wear points on the B diameter. These
points are not used for the setup.
2 Hold the squareness within 0.004 inch T.I.R. with respect to F surface.
(d) Cut the material from the outboard of the O-ring groove.
NOTE: When you do the rework on a C-3112 retention nut, remove the material from
the inboard side of the O-ring groove. (Refer to Figure 618.)
Table 607. Old and New Retention Nut Part Numbers (Feathering)
18. Repair of Preload Bearing Races (C1, C18, and C45 propellers only)
A. When the impressions are not too deep, repair the brinelled preload bearing races by the grinding
procedures that follow:
(1) Do a magnetic particle inspection to make sure that there are no cracks. Refer to the Standard
Practices Manual, Non-Destructive Inspection Procedures.
(2) Remove the metal on the brinelled side to the minimum permitted thickness as follows:
(a) Inner preload race - 0.168 inch.
(b) Outer preload race - 0.110 inch.
(3) You must completely remove the impressions in the inner race.
(4) If the race is inverted at assembly, the impressions in the outer race can only have the raised
edges removed.
NOTE: The balance data stamped on a blade butt must be in the specified tolerances. This is
to prevent the exceedance of the maximum permitted number of blade weights on the
completed propeller assembly.
NOTE: Think about the age and time in the field when you supply the balance data for the
replacement blade(s).
B. Refer to General Information, Explanation of Balance Weight and Blade Stamp Data to order a
complete blade assembly that matches the other blade assemblies in a set.
(1) When you order a replacement blade assembly, you must include all of the balance data for
each blade that is not replaced in the set.
C64
A B
0.190 INCH, +0.005 OR −0.005 INCH
(4.83 mm, +0.13 OR −0.13 mm)
C−3112
C−2281
C66
0.025 TO 0.035 INCH F
(0.64 TO 0.89 mm)
RADIUS
A B
0.220 INCH, +0.005 OR −0.005 INCH
(5.59 mm, +0.13 OR −0.13 mm)
0.190 INCH, +0.005 OR −0.005 INCH
(4.83 mm, +0.13 OR −0.13 mm)
C−3165
C−3475
C−3493
C65
15 DEGREE TYPICAL
C. Examine the balance information that is stamped on the blade butt. Refer to General Information,
Figure 1, Figure 2 or Figure 3 to prevent the exceedance of the maximum permitted number of blade
weights on the completed propeller assembly.
NOTE: The balance data for a replacement blade must be in the specified tolerances.
NOTE: 93JA-X blades used in the C601 require a letter "A" stamp as a prefix.
C343
0102T1005
C354
C300 SERIES
0102T1018
C1330
C400 SERIES
0101T1086
C287
C500 SERIES
0102T1005
C389
C601
0101T1087
1. General
A. The tables in this section supply the face angles, face alignment, and minimum width and thickness
at different stations for the basic design of the blade. If any width and thickness dimensions are less
than the minimum, the blade is un-airworthy.
B. Also supplied are the dimensions for different stations when the length of the blade is decreased.
(1) If the length of the blade is between the dimensions recorded in the table, interpolate the values
for that station. If one of the corresponding values is not available in the table, a measurement
at that station is not required.
2. 74E Blade
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1. General
A. The tables in this section supply the face angles, face alignment, and minimum width and thickness
at different stations for the basic design of the blade. If any width and thickness dimensions are less
than the minimum, the blade is un-airworthy.
B. Also supplied are the dimensions for different stations when the length of the blade is decreased.
(1) If the length of the blade is between the dimensions recorded in the table, interpolate the values
for that station. If one of the corresponding values is not available in the table, a measurement
at that station is not required.
Table 104. 78TA and 78TCA Angles and Face Alignment (continued)
78TA and 78TCA Blade Criteria
4. 80VHA Blade
6. 82PGC Blade
7. 90DA Blade
Table 140. 90RA, 90RB, 90RDA, 90REA, and 90REB Angles and Face Alignment
Table 142. 90RA, 90RB, 90RDA, 90REA, 90REB, and 90REC Width Part 1
Table 143. 90RA, 90RB, 90RDA, 90REA, 90REB, and 90REC Width Part 2
Table 144. 90RA, 90RB, 90RDA, 90REA, 90REB, and 90REC Thickness Part 1
Table 145. 90RA, 90RB, 90RDA, 90REA, 90REB, and 90REC Thickness Part 2
1. General
A. The tables in this section supply the face angles, face alignment, and minimum width and thickness
at different stations for the basic design of the blade. If any width and thickness dimensions are less
than the minimum, the blade is un-airworthy.
B. Also supplied are the dimensions for different stations when the length of the blade is decreased.
(1) If the length of the blade is between the dimensions recorded in the table, interpolate the values
for that station. If one of the corresponding values is not available in the table, a measurement
at that station is not required.
3. 78CAA Blade
4. L78CBA Blade
5. 90DEA Blade
1. General
A. The tables in this section supply the face angles, face alignment, and minimum width and thickness
at different stations for the basic design of the blade. If any width and thickness dimensions are less
than the minimum, the blade is un-airworthy.
B. Also supplied are the dimensions for different stations when the length of the blade is decreased.
(1) If the length of the blade is between the dimensions recorded in the table, interpolate the values
for that station. If one of the corresponding values is not available in the table, a measurement
at that station is not required.
2. 74SA Blade
3. 78CYA Blade
4. 78MLA Blade
5. 78MLB Blade
6. 80VA Blade
8. 80VSB Blade
9. 80VMB Blade
1. General
A. The tables in this section supply the face angles, face alignment, and minimum width and thickness
at different stations for the basic design of the blade. If any width and thickness dimensions are less
than the minimum, the blade is un-airworthy.
B. Also supplied are the dimensions for different stations when the length of the blade is decreased.
(1) If the length of the blade is between the dimensions recorded in the table, interpolate the values
for that station. If one of the corresponding values is not available in the table, a measurement
at that station is not required.
4. 80VMFA Blade
7. L82NEB Blade
9. 82NLA Blade
1. General
A. The tables in this section supply the face angles, face alignment, and minimum width and thickness
at different stations for the basic design of the blade. If any width and thickness dimensions are less
than the minimum, the blade is un-airworthy.
B. Also supplied are the dimensions for different stations when the length of the blade is decreased.
(1) If the length of the blade is between the dimensions recorded in the table, interpolate the values
for that station. If one of the corresponding values is not available in the table, a measurement
at that station is not required.
90LNA Blade
90LNA Blade
Station Distance
Width (At Propeller Diameter) Thickness (At Propeller Diameter)
from Centerline
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 88 2235 87 2210 88 2235 87 2210
12.72 323.09 5.436 138.07 5.436 138.07 1.170 29.72 1.170 29.72
15.72 399.29 6.126 155.60 6.126 155.60 0.827 21.01 0.827 21.01
18.72 475.49 6.576 167.03 6.576 167.03 0.688 17.48 0.688 17.48
21.72 551.69 6.810 172.97 6.810 172.97 0.606 15.39 0.606 15.39
24.72 627.89 6.766 171.86 6.766 171.86 0.545 13.84 0.545 13.84
27.72 704.09 6.648 168.86 6.648 168.86 0.492 12.50 0.492 12.50
30.00 762.00 6.525 165.74 6.525 165.74 0.460 11.68 0.460 11.68
93JA Blade
93JA Blade
Station Distance
Width (At Propeller Diameter) Thickness (At Propeller Diameter)
from Centerline
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 90 2286 88.5 2248 90 2286 88.5 2248
12 305 5.405 137.29 5.405 137.29 1.681 42.70 1.681 42.70
15 381 6.073 154.25 6.073 154.25 1.347 34.21 1.347 34.21
18 457 6.580 167.13 6.580 167.13 1.097 27.86 1.097 27.86
93KB Blade
93KB Blade
Station Distance
Width (At Propeller Diameter)
from Centerline
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 93 2362 92 2337 91 2311 90.625 2301.88
12 305 5.405 137.29 5.405 137.29 5.405 137.29 5.405 137.29
15 381 6.072 154.23 6.072 154.23 6.072 154.23 6.072 154.23
18 457 6.578 167.08 6.578 167.08 6.578 167.08 6.578 167.08
21 533 6.940 176.28 6.940 176.28 6.940 176.28 6.940 176.28
24 610 7.154 181.71 7.154 181.71 7.154 181.71 7.154 181.71
27 686 7.190 182.63 7.190 182.63 7.190 182.63 7.190 182.63
30 762 7.185 182.50 7.185 182.50 7.185 182.50 7.185 182.50
33 838 7.160 181.86 7.160 181.86 7.160 181.86 7.160 181.86
36 914 7.135 181.23 7.135 181.23 7.135 181.23 7.135 181.23
39 991 7.110 180.59 7.110 180.59 7.110 180.59 7.110 180.59
42 1067 7.085 179.96 7.065 179.45 7.050 179.07 6.750 171.45
43.5 1104.9 6.670 169.42 6.618 168.10 6.136 155.85 5.440 138.18
45 1143 5.220 132.59 4.514 114.66 3.236 82.19 2.300 58.42
0 Station to Butt - 1.750 inches (44.45 mm)
93KB Blade
Station Distance
Thickness (At Propeller Diameter)
from Centerline
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 93 2362 92 2337 91 2311 90.625 2301.88
12 305 1.681 42.70 1.681 42.70 1.681 42.70 1.681 42.70
15 381 1.347 34.21 1.347 34.21 1.347 34.21 1.347 34.21
18 457 1.097 27.86 1.097 27.86 1.097 27.86 1.097 27.86
21 533 0.896 22.76 0.896 22.76 0.896 22.76 0.896 22.76
24 610 0.726 18.44 0.726 18.44 0.726 18.44 0.726 18.44
27 686 0.625 15.88 0.625 15.88 0.625 15.88 0.625 15.88
30 762 0.542 13.77 0.542 13.77 0.542 13.77 0.542 13.77
33 838 0.465 11.81 0.465 11.81 0.465 11.81 0.465 11.81
36 914 0.406 10.31 0.406 10.31 0.406 10.31 0.406 10.31
39 991 0.350 8.89 0.350 8.89 0.350 8.89 0.350 8.89
94LA Blade
94LA Blade
Station Distance
Width (At Propeller Diameter) Thickness (At Propeller Diameter)
from Centerline
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 94 2388 93 2362 94 2388 93 2362
12.72 323.09 5.407 137.34 5.407 137.34 1.310 33.27 1.310 33.27
15.72 399.29 6.120 155.45 6.120 155.45 1.035 26.29 1.035 26.29
18.72 475.49 6.605 167.77 6.605 167.77 0.890 22.61 0.890 22.61
21.72 551.69 6.990 177.55 6.990 177.55 0.791 20.09 0.791 20.09
94LNA Blade
94LNA Blade
Station Distance
Width (At Propeller Diameter) Thickness (At Propeller Diameter)
from Centerline
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 92 2337 91 2311 92 2337 91 2311
12.72 323.1 5.436 138.07 5.436 138.07 1.170 29.72 1.170 29.72
15.72 399.3 6.126 155.60 6.126 155.60 0.827 21.01 0.827 21.01
18.72 475.5 6.576 167.03 6.576 167.03 0.688 17.48 0.688 17.48
21.72 551.7 6.842 173.79 6.842 173.79 0.606 15.39 0.606 15.39
24.72 627.9 6.892 175.06 6.892 175.06 0.545 13.84 0.545 13.84
27.72 704.1 6.860 174.24 6.860 174.24 0.492 12.50 0.492 12.50
94LPA Blade
94LPA Blade
Station Distance
Width (At Propeller Diameter) Thickness (At Propeller Diameter)
from Centerline
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 94 2388 93 2362 94 2388 93 2362
12.72 323.09 5.436 138.07 5.436 138.07 1.170 29.72 1.170 29.72
15.72 399.29 6.126 155.60 6.126 155.60 0.827 21.01 0.827 21.01
18.72 475.49 6.576 167.03 6.576 167.03 0.688 17.48 0.688 17.48
21.72 551.69 6.842 173.79 6.842 173.79 0.606 15.39 0.606 15.39
24.72 627.89 6.892 175.06 6.892 175.06 0.545 13.84 0.545 13.84
27.72 704.09 6.852 174.04 6.852 174.04 0.492 12.50 0.492 12.50
30.00 762.00 6.743 171.27 6.743 171.27 0.456 11.58 0.456 11.58
33.72 856.49 6.452 163.88 6.452 163.88 0.413 10.49 0.413 10.49
36.72 932.69 6.188 157.18 6.058 153.87 0.383 9.73 0.376 9.55
39.72 1008.89 5.794 147.17 5.669 143.99 0.351 8.92 0.340 8.64
42.72 1085.09 5.209 132.31 4.960 125.98 0.315 8.00 0.304 7.72
45.72 1161.29 3.739 94.97 2.900 73.66 0.135 3.43 0.130 3.30
0 Station to Butt - 2.468 inches (62.69 mm)
96LRB Blade
96LRB Blade
Station Distance
Width (At Propeller Diameter) Thickness (At Propeller Diameter)
from Centerline
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 87 2210 86 2184 87 2210 86 2184
13.8 350.5 5.436 138.07 5.436 138.07 1.150 29.21 1.150 29.21
16.8 426.7 6.126 155.60 6.126 155.60 0.807 20.50 0.807 20.50
19.8 502.9 6.576 167.03 6.576 167.03 0.668 16.97 0.668 16.97
22.8 579.1 6.842 173.79 6.842 173.79 0.586 14.88 0.586 14.88
25.8 655.3 6.892 175.06 6.892 175.06 0.525 13.34 0.525 13.34
28.8 731.5 6.852 174.04 6.852 174.04 0.472 11.99 0.472 11.99
30.0 762.0 6.743 171.27 6.743 171.27 0.440 11.18 0.440 11.18
31.8 807.7 6.620 168.15 6.620 168.15 0.420 10.67 0.420 10.67
34.8 883.9 6.330 160.78 6.330 160.78 0.369 9.37 0.369 9.37
37.8 960.1 6.040 153.42 6.040 153.42 0.334 8.48 0.334 8.48
40.8 1036.3 5.708 144.98 5.708 144.98 0.297 7.54 0.297 7.54
0 Station to Butt - 3.500 inches (88.90 mm)
96LTA Blade
96LTA Blade
Station Distance
Width (At Propeller Diameter) Thickness (At Propeller Diameter)
from Centerline
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 96 2438 95 2413 96 2438 95 2413
13.8 350.5 5.460 138.68 5.460 138.68 0.987 25.07 0.987 25.07
16.8 426.7 6.150 156.21 6.150 156.21 0.640 16.26 0.640 16.26
19.8 502.9 6.600 167.64 6.600 167.64 0.611 15.52 0.611 15.52
22.8 579.1 6.833 173.56 6.833 173.56 0.599 15.21 0.599 15.21
25.8 655.3 6.818 173.18 6.818 173.18 0.538 13.67 0.538 13.67
28.8 731.5 6.737 171.12 6.737 171.12 0.485 12.32 0.485 12.32
30.0 762.0 6.685 169.80 6.685 169.80 0.465 11.81 0.465 11.81
31.8 807.7 6.569 166.85 6.569 166.85 0.440 11.18 0.440 11.18
34.8 883.9 6.288 159.72 6.288 159.72 0.406 10.31 0.406 10.31
37.8 960.1 5.938 150.83 5.938 150.83 0.375 9.53 0.375 9.53
40.8 1036.3 5.544 140.82 5.544 140.82 0.342 8.69 0.342 8.69
43.8 1112.5 4.960 125.98 4.911 124.74 0.304 7.72 0.300 7.62
46.8 1188.7 3.420 86.87 2.393 60.78 0.142 3.61 0.122 3.10
0 Station to Butt - 3.500 inches (88.90 mm)
96MGA Blade
96MGA Blade
Station Distance
Width (At Propeller Diameter) Thickness (At Propeller Diameter)
from Centerline
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 96 2438 95 2413 96 2438 95 2413
12.72 323.1 5.800 147.32 5.800 147.32 1.140 28.96 1.140 28.96
15.72 399.3 6.538 166.07 6.538 166.07 0.797 20.24 0.797 20.24
18.72 475.5 6.970 177.04 6.970 177.04 0.658 16.71 0.658 16.71
21.72 551.7 7.238 183.85 7.238 183.85 0.577 14.65 0.577 14.65
24.72 627.9 7.245 184.02 7.245 184.02 0.531 13.49 0.531 13.49
27.72 704.1 7.170 182.12 7.170 182.12 0.483 12.27 0.483 12.27
30.00 762.0 7.081 179.86 7.081 179.86 0.450 11.43 0.450 11.43
33.72 856.5 6.948 176.48 6.948 176.48 0.401 10.19 0.401 10.19
36.72 932.7 6.758 171.65 6.758 171.65 0.366 9.30 0.366 9.30
39.72 1008.9 6.610 167.89 6.610 167.89 0.339 8.61 0.339 8.61
42.72 1085.1 6.388 162.25 6.388 162.25 0.320 8.13 0.308 7.82
45.72 1161.3 5.716 145.19 5.284 134.21 0.225 5.72 0.212 5.38
0 Station to Butt - 2.468 inches (62.69 mm)
100LA Blade
100LA Blade
Station Distance
Width (At Propeller Diameter) Thickness (At Propeller Diameter)
from Centerline
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 98 2489 97 2464 98 2489 97 2464
12 305 5.405 137.29 5.405 137.29 1.682 42.72 1.682 42.72
15 381 6.075 154.31 6.075 154.31 1.347 34.21 1.347 34.21
18 457 6.585 167.26 6.585 167.26 1.098 27.89 1.098 27.89
21 533 6.950 176.53 6.950 176.53 0.944 23.98 0.944 23.98
24 610 7.170 182.12 7.170 182.12 0.824 20.93 0.824 20.93
27 686 7.250 184.15 7.250 184.15 0.720 18.29 0.720 18.29
30 762 7.220 183.39 7.220 183.39 0.637 16.18 0.637 16.18
33 838 7.185 182.50 7.185 182.50 0.555 14.10 0.555 14.10
35.63 905.0 7.155 181.74 7.155 181.74 0.493 12.52 0.493 12.52
38.26 971.8 7.125 180.98 7.125 180.98 0.429 10.90 0.429 10.90
40.32 1024.1 7.100 180.34 7.090 180.09 0.387 9.83 0.385 9.78
42.5 1079.5 7.080 179.83 7.060 179.32 0.336 8.53 0.335 8.51
44.2 1122.7 6.915 175.64 6.800 172.72 0.302 7.67 0.297 7.54
46 1168 6.130 155.70 5.800 147.32 0.246 6.25 0.235 5.97
48 1219 3.785 96.14 2.850 72.39 0.145 3.68 0.130 3.30
0 Station to Butt - 1.750 inches (44.45 mm)
102BHA Blade
102BHA Blade
Station
Distance
Width (At Propeller Diameter) Thickness (At Propeller Diameter)
from
Centerline
Inc- mm Inc- mm Inc- mm Inc- mm Inc- mm Inc- mm Inc- mm
hes hes hes hes hes hes hes
-- -- 102 2591 101 2565 100 2540 102 2591 101 2565 100 2540
126. 126. 126.
12 305 4.988 4.988 4.988 1.336 33.93 1.336 33.93 1.336 33.93
70 70 70
155. 155. 155.
15 381 6.123 6.123 6.123 1.001 25.43 1.001 25.43 1.001 25.43
52 52 52
174. 174. 174.
18 457 6.866 6.866 6.866 0.787 19.99 0.787 19.99 0.787 19.99
40 40 40
186. 186. 186.
21 533 7.339 7.339 7.339 0.642 16.31 0.642 16.31 0.642 16.31
41 41 41
192. 192. 192.
24 610 7.589 7.589 7.589 0.577 14.66 0.577 14.66 0.577 14.66
76 76 76
195. 195. 195.
27 686 7.678 7.678 7.678 0.538 13.67 0.538 13.67 0.538 13.67
02 02 02
191. 191. 191.
30 762 7.539 7.539 7.539 0.484 12.29 0.484 12.29 0.484 12.29
49 49 49
L104DSZ Blade
L104DSZ Blade
Thickness (At Propeller
Station Distance from Centerline Width (At Propeller Diameter)
Diameter)
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 104 2642 104 2642
10.8 274.32 4.50 114.30 2.347 59.61
13.8 350.5 5.497 139.62 1.601 40.67
16.8 426.7 6.187 157.15 1.261 32.03
19.8 502.9 6.717 170.61 1.036 26.31
22.8 579.1 7.097 180.26 0.871 22.12
25.8 655.3 7.327 186.11 0.741 18.82
28.8 731.5 7.427 188.65 0.631 16.03
30.0 762.0 7.410 188.21 0.611 15.52
31.8 807.7 7.383 187.53 0.563 14.30
34.8 883.9 7.338 186.39 0.508 12.90
37.8 960.1 7.293 185.24 0.483 12.27
40.8 1036.3 7.248 184.10 0.433 11.00
43.8 1112.5 7.203 182.96 0.378 9.60
46.8 1188.7 7.158 181.81 0.313 7.95
49.8 1264.9 7.113 180.67 0.243 6.17
51.5 1308.1 6.818 173.18 0.205 5.21
0 Station to Butt - 3.500 inches (88.90 mm)
Table 529. L106FA, L108FA, and L106KA Angles and Face Alignment
Table 530. L106FA, L108FA, and L106KA Width and Thickness (continued)
L106FA, L108FA, and L106KA Blade
Station Distance
Width (At Propeller Diameter) Thickness (At Propeller Diameter)
from Centerline
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 105 2667 106 2692 105 2667 106 2692
48.72 1237.49 7.000 177.80 7.000 177.80 0.325 8.26 0.325 8.26
51.72 1313.69 -- -- 5.143 130.63 -- -- 0.240 6.10
0 Station to Butt - 2.468 inches (62.69 mm)
L106FRA Blade
L106FRA Blade
Station Distance
Width (At Propeller Diameter) Thickness (At Propeller Diameter)
from Centerline
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 104 2642 103 2616 104 2642 103 2616
12.72 323.09 5.560 141.22 5.560 141.22 1.660 42.16 1.660 42.16
15.72 399.29 6.120 155.45 6.120 155.45 1.245 31.62 1.245 31.62
18.72 475.49 6.605 167.77 6.605 167.77 1.015 25.78 1.015 25.78
21.72 551.69 6.993 177.62 6.993 177.62 0.870 22.10 0.870 22.10
24.72 627.89 7.215 183.26 7.215 183.26 0.780 19.81 0.780 19.81
106GA Blade
106GA Blade
Station Distance
Width (At Propeller Diameter) Thickness (At Propeller Diameter)
from Centerline
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 106 2692 104 2642 106 2692 104 2642
12 305 5.450 138.43 5.450 138.43 1.600 40.64 1.600 40.64
15 381 6.125 155.58 6.125 155.58 1.260 32.00 1.260 32.00
18 457 6.644 168.76 6.644 168.76 1.020 25.91 1.020 25.91
21 533 7.016 178.21 7.016 178.21 0.840 21.34 0.840 21.34
24 610 7.240 183.90 7.240 183.90 0.700 17.78 0.700 17.78
27 686 7.325 186.06 7.325 186.06 0.598 15.19 0.598 15.19
30 762 7.330 186.18 7.330 186.18 0.525 13.34 0.525 13.34
33 838 7.310 185.67 7.310 185.67 0.465 11.81 0.465 11.81
36 914 7.269 184.63 7.269 184.63 0.415 10.54 0.415 10.54
39 991 7.191 182.65 7.191 182.65 0.375 9.53 0.370 9.40
42 1067 7.094 180.19 7.094 180.19 0.340 8.64 0.330 8.38
45 1143 6.996 177.70 6.996 177.70 0.320 8.13 0.310 7.87
48 1219 6.898 175.21 6.898 175.21 0.295 7.49 0.275 6.99
51 1295 6.215 157.86 5.900 149.86 0.230 5.84 0.195 4.95
0 Station to Butt - 1.750 inches (44.45 mm)
L106LA Blade
L106LA Blade
Thickness (At Propeller
Station Distance from Centerline Width (At Propeller Diameter)
Diameter)
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 106 2692 106 2692
12.72 323.09 5.407 137.34 1.695 43.05
15.72 399.29 6.120 155.45 1.354 34.39
18.72 475.49 6.605 167.77 1.100 27.94
21.72 551.69 7.000 177.80 0.950 24.13
24.72 627.89 7.215 183.26 0.827 21.01
27.72 704.09 7.210 183.13 0.725 18.42
30.00 762.00 7.192 182.68 0.662 16.81
33.72 856.49 7.177 182.30 0.567 14.40
36.72 932.69 7.164 181.97 0.497 12.62
39.72 1008.89 7.151 181.64 0.441 11.20
42.72 1085.09 7.138 181.31 0.405 10.29
45.72 1161.29 7.125 180.98 0.365 9.27
48.72 1237.49 6.952 176.58 0.325 8.26
50.22 1275.59 6.270 159.26 0.300 7.62
51.72 1313.69 4.635 117.73 0.240 6.10
0 Station to Butt - 2.468 inches (62.69 mm)
106LNA Blade
106LNA Blade
Station Distance
Width (At Propeller Diameter) Thickness (At Propeller Diameter)
from Centerline
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
-- -- 105 2667 104 2642 105 2667 104 2642
12.72 323.1 5.407 137.34 5.407 137.34 1.600 40.64 1.600 40.64
15.72 399.3 6.120 155.45 6.120 155.45 1.260 32.00 1.260 32.00
18.72 475.5 6.605 167.77 6.605 167.77 1.035 26.29 1.035 26.29
21.72 551.7 7.000 177.80 7.000 177.80 0.870 22.10 0.870 22.10
24.72 627.9 7.215 183.26 7.215 183.26 0.744 18.90 0.744 18.90
27.72 704.1 7.325 186.06 7.325 186.06 0.634 16.10 0.634 16.10
30.00 762.0 7.325 186.06 7.325 186.06 0.576 14.63 0.576 14.63
33.72 856.5 7.325 186.06 7.325 186.06 0.498 12.65 0.498 12.65
36.72 932.7 7.325 186.06 7.325 186.06 0.474 12.04 0.474 12.04
39.72 1008.9 7.325 186.06 7.325 186.06 0.441 11.20 0.441 11.20
42.72 1085.1 7.325 186.06 7.325 186.06 0.405 10.29 0.405 10.29
45.72 1161.3 7.270 184.66 7.270 184.66 0.365 9.27 0.365 9.27
Table 539. 114GCA, L114GCA, 114HCA, and L114HCA Angles and Face Alignment
Table 540. 114GCA, L114GCA, 114HCA, and L114HCA Width and Thickness