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My father has a wooden Sensenich propeller on display in his house that was given to him by his grandmother, who got it from a man who apparently bought the prop for his son who was then killed and he no longer wanted it. The man said the prop had never been used--it's in fantastic condition. My parents can't remember what year they were given the prop--possibly Christmas of 1980. I've done some research, but want to make sure I'm correct in the assumptions I have.
The Sensenich logo is the wings with "Sensenich" printed across them, with Lancaster, PA as the place of manufacture. It has 6 bolts, and the numbers on the front at the top of the bolt area are Z6288 (there is also a "1" at the 9 o'clock position, and a "2" at the 3 o'clock position--not sure if these mean anything?). From what I've read, the Z6288 indicates that the prop was made sometime between 7/79 and 5/80--but if my parents got it at Christmas of 1980, it was made sometime from July to December 1979.
The markings on the top of the propeller are:
P.C. No. 1
T.C. No. 691
W72CK42
6288
My dad's grandmother told my dad that the prop was for a Piper, which is consistent with the W72CK42. The man who gave it to my great-grandmother told her that it was one of the last wooden propellers that Sensenich made--is this true? I wasn't sure what the PC or TC numbers indicate, if anything. My dad doesn't plan to sell the prop, but was curious as to its worth as well. Any insight is appreciated!
The Sensenich logo is the wings with "Sensenich" printed across them, with Lancaster, PA as the place of manufacture. It has 6 bolts, and the numbers on the front at the top of the bolt area are Z6288 (there is also a "1" at the 9 o'clock position, and a "2" at the 3 o'clock position--not sure if these mean anything?). From what I've read, the Z6288 indicates that the prop was made sometime between 7/79 and 5/80--but if my parents got it at Christmas of 1980, it was made sometime from July to December 1979.
The markings on the top of the propeller are:
P.C. No. 1
T.C. No. 691
W72CK42
6288
My dad's grandmother told my dad that the prop was for a Piper, which is consistent with the W72CK42. The man who gave it to my great-grandmother told her that it was one of the last wooden propellers that Sensenich made--is this true? I wasn't sure what the PC or TC numbers indicate, if anything. My dad doesn't plan to sell the prop, but was curious as to its worth as well. Any insight is appreciated!
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