N247BR

Propeller, Spinner, and Propeller Extension


Logo of Catto Prop

After extensive research on the pros and cons of different propellers I finally picked a three blade wood/composite propeller from Catto Propellers.  After seeing the end result, I can say that Craig Catto is a true craftsman.  This is a beautiful piece of workmanship that I will be proud to put on my aircraft.

Prop before Ship Ready to ship
The above photo was taken by Catto Props before shipment.

Mounted Prop Extension
First install of extension
Above and below show the prop extension installed on the
 flywheel for installing the prop.
Installed the spinner mounting plate and the propeller with the crush plate.
Getting Ready to mount prop
Prop install
First install Prop Install
Installed spinner for first time and then wife took my photo for proof that I actually did work on this plane. 
OK, more photos of ME at my best. HaHa.
Took everything off and put the cowling on.
Prop Install
Prop Install
Prop Install
Prop Install
The real purpose of this process is to get the propeller positioned for spacing purposes. 
I had to go through this process several times as it turned out.  The first time I tried it, the cowling was too far forward (or prop too far back) depending on point of view. 
Prop Install
Prop Install
Prop Install
Prop Install
I had to repeat the process of installing the prop and checking the spacing multiple times while installing spacers on the engine mount.
The final result was a closely spaced and aligned prop to cowling. There was still an uneven gap that required filling on cowling.
Propeller Propeller
Several years passed before this point and final install of the flywheel and spacer.  The black tape around the spinner it being used to locate the front screw plate for the spinner. 
The front spinner nut plates had to be located and drilled by
mounting and drilling in place.  A blind process that I got right the first try.  You can see one screw in place.