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    I've just acquired my first old prop, a Hartzell 707/80 which according to the great reference you provided is for the sexy Beech staggerwing or the unsexy bamboo bomber. Does the SN 32505 date this prop?
    Does Hartzell or Sensenich answer questions about individual props like this? If a prop had canvas on the leading edge and tips, was this from the manufacturer or added later? This one has some holes on the LE and nails in the tips. but no remaining metal or canvas. I'd surely appreciate some insights.

  • #2
    The canvas and brass tipping was added at the factory. On yours, it sounds like it was subsequently removed. Although Sensenich publishes a list of serial numbers corresponding to dates of manufacture, I'm not aware that Hartzell has a similar service.
    Dave

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    • #3
      According to Hartzell's employee historian, they do not have serial number information on their older wooden props available.

      According to the experience of others, sometimes Sensenich will answer email concerning older wooden props and sometimes they don't. Hartzell won't.

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      • #4
        Thanks, Dave. Can you give me an idea why there is canvas on a propeller? It seems illogical.

        And as to the Hartzell prop I inquired about, does ATC No 457 along
        with the design number and other information constitute a military designation?

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        • #5
          The canvas presumably helps protect the tips from delaminating as well as from damage from stones, dirt, even water, etc. It was a very common practice in the early propellers, and has continued since, even with the addition of metal sheathing.

          I believe all propellers built under military contract will have a separate designation, usually the contract year, followed by "K", followed by an entirely different number than the civilian drawing number. Lamar has listed these for Sensenich props (http://www.modernwoodenpropellers.co...h_military.htm), and I know Hartzell has some similar contract numbers as well. I think some military designation numbers appear on props manufactured by different manufacturers, presumably under some licence agreement.
          Dave

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          • #6
            Hartzell 90" Prop

            Thanks for the knowledge. Probably all that this propeller deserves.
            But to go further for the sake of enlightenment, this propeller has, in
            addition to the Hartzell, Piqua, serial number, HP, RPM, and design number 707/80 (90), "ATC No 457".

            So I referred to the FAA site's approved type certificate documentation.
            It shows that ATC 457 is for Stinson Jr. R, 4PCLM, with Lycoming R680
            215 HP. It's approved for aircraft manufactured prior to 2/1/34, which
            dates it within the period of the Beech Staggerwing, for which the
            prop is designed.

            So is it reasonable to speculate that this prop was special for that Stinson application, or am I trying to relate two different things?

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            • #7
              I think you are relating two different things. The ATC 457 is the propeller type certificate number for that model, but there may be an aircraft type certificate with the same number. I'm not aware of any FAA site (or other source) that lists propeller type certificates and what aircraft they apply to.

              Do you have the link to the FAA site you used? I actually spoke with the FAA last week about this, and they said that for older props even they have to consult the manufacturer most of the time.
              Dave

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              • #8
                Hartzell 90" Prop

                Dave, I think you are right that the series of ATC numbers for propellers is different from the ATC's for aircraft, and that the numbers may be duplicated. The FAA site I visited was http://www.airweb.faa.gov/licenses_c.../aircraft_type certificates.
                If I didn't get that just right, you may have to go in through the menus.

                There was a section for propellers, that didn't contain any data, and
                the ATC No 457 I had viewed was under aircraft.

                Upon actually reading the full specs on the ATC, I see that it includes an adjustable metal propeller. So that's fairly conclusive.

                But if they created the propeller section on their site, they must have some information stuffed in boxes or on microfiche. Is it worth sending an
                inquiry?

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                • #9
                  The FAA does have some info on wooden props. I have some of their listings. Unfortunately, they don't list any aircraft usage but they do list hub dimensions which may prove useful in the future for determining engine applicability.

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                  • #10
                    Hartzell 90" Prop

                    Having recently purchased the Number 24 issue of Warbird Digest which contains an article on the Cessna T-50 Bobcat ("unsexy Bamboo Bomber"), I decided to revisit the propeller in my study. Given to me in 1976, while living in Wichita, Kansas, this is also a Hartzell 707\80(90), ATC. 457. The serial number is 32430 for a 225 HP engine. While there is some minor flaking of the varnish, it is in excellent shape with the brass leading edges in good condition.

                    When I received it, I contacted Hartzell, who as pointed out, even then did not have information on serial numbers that old. They referred me to the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. The response I received at the time, was that this was probably from the early models or prototypes of the T-50 Bobcat. Apparently while the prototypes used wooden props, the production models had metal props. As I recall they said there was a limited number of these produced, but unless there are breaks in the serial numbers, there are at least 65.

                    Verification/correction appreciated.

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                    • #11
                      Hartzell 90" Prop

                      I too have this exact same prop. My serial number is 32849 and I have had it for almost 60 years and it is in excellent condition. I think the time has come for me to sell it and I would like to know what I should be selling this thing for? I am not a propeller or plane enthusist so any advice would be appreciated. I know it is worth a few thousand but how many thousands should I expect? Thanks for anyone who could take the time to give me a little advice before I sell it.

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                      • #12
                        Ebay is your best bet. It will be viewed by the largest audience there, and the selling price is usually a realistic number.

                        I wouldn't expect "thousands", however.
                        Dave

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                        • #13
                          I Also have a 90" Hartzell

                          Does anyone know what wood this is made of
                          has original decals and edge gaurds , stamped on hub is :
                          Enigine: R-755-7
                          Airplane: A/17
                          SR No. 22251
                          Hartzell

                          It has the 8 hole pattern and is in great condition and has not been refinished.
                          can anyone tell me the Estimated value of one of these props., i cannot find any good info anywhere on these type because of the rarity.
                          thanks

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                          • #14
                            up for auction on ebay!

                            http://cgi.ebay.com/WWII-WW2-ERA-WOO...item4ced307fc5
                            Last edited by Chris I.; 01-19-2010, 07:33 AM.

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                            • #15
                              Chris, not meaning to sound confrontational but how can you say "some small nicks and scratchs as seen in pics but no serious damage that effects use or value" when a photo shows a huge saw kerf on the face of the hub?
                              Attached Files
                              Dave

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