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  • Snowplane/Airboat propeller

    Trying to find a bit out on a prop my father picked up 50-60 years ago.
    As he is no longer around to ask I am going by memory and believe I was told it came off of an RCMP snowplane that had been used in the Canadian north.
    Pusher prop
    Numbers on prop
    DRG 402
    Serial Y505
    PIT 28.9
    App 6 foot
    Metal hub, I believe I was told the hub was made of derilium [spelling?]
    This prop has been stored indoors for at least 40 years that I know of and other than dusty looks good.
    Is it safe to try to use a prop this old?
    I am restoring an antique snowplane and this would look great on it.
    Dave

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    It would be of great benefit to be able to see pictures of your prop. With a hub made of duraluminum and blades of wood or perhaps composite material, chances are it's an adjustable prop. We could certainly tell more with good quality pictures.

    Lamar

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    • #3
      Hi Lamar
      The last time I had a good look at the propeller was back in the early 80's.
      The blades are definitely wood and non adjustable.
      I took it in to a machine shop to have the flywheel of a 4 cyl engine drilled and tapped to mount it on.
      I then built a stand, prop cage and rudder with plans of mounting it on a set of pontoons.
      Fast forward 30 years I purchased a 1940's vintage snowplane and am exploring my options for a propeller for it.
      I need to pick up the propeller from my mothers attic 300 miles away so I can't provide any photos until then.
      I have an old ww2 vintage prop from a trainer aircraft I will pick up at the same time and post photos of as well.
      Dave

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