Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Nicholas Beazley/Fahlin Prop

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Nicholas Beazley/Fahlin Prop

    Hello,

    My father recently gave me a Fahlin propeller and was hoping someone could assist in the identification/restoration of it. What I do know is that:
    1. The prop was manufactured by Fahlin
    2. The sticker on the prop states that, “ Manufactured exclusively for Nicholas Beazley Airplane Company”.
    3. The prop measures about 89 ¾” inches in length.
    4. Mounting: 3/8" bolt, 8 hole, 1 1/2" spacing
    5. Stamped on the propeller face near the center hub:
    • DES.385
    • NO. 1194
    • WB 650

    If you know of any information on this type of propeller and what aircraft it was used on I would really enjoy knowing more. Thank you for your time.

    Greg Kern
    Attached Files

  • #2
    See this list.

    The "D 385" on that list shows its use on the Arrow F aircraft with a Ford V8 engine.

    I checked that number on a different specification list and it looks as if the diameter and hub bolt holes match yours. The bolt holes should all sit on a circle with a diameter of 5 1/4". The Type Certificate under which it was manufactured is TC521.

    Note also that your prop has a left hand rotation rather than the very much more standard right hand thread. That's consistent with having a geared engine, which according to the Wikipedia description the Ford V8 had, so I think it's an accurate match.

    Comment

    Working...
    X