Thanks Ron for the info. JBullens 2 place baby http://www.geocities.com/capecanaveral/launchpad/9700/ -----Original Message----- From: Ron Wanttaja <ikvamar@gte.net> To: FlyBaby <FlyBaby@listbot.com> Date: December 03, 1999 07:57 AM Subject: Re: prop >FlyBaby > >Wayne Spani wrote: >> >> At 10:04 PM 12/2/99 +0000, you wrote: >> > >> >Someone tell me the correct torque for my wood prop on a 0-200. >> >> I use 16 foot-pounds. You may also want to look at the Sensenich website >> for an article on proper care of wood props. > >Thanks for the reference. Three points I'd like to make about wood >props (probably listed on the Sensenich site somewhere): First, put a >plate on the front of the prop (don't just rely on washer), Second, >retorque the prop regularly, and Third, when you park the airplane, >rotate the prop so it sits horizontal. That way, any water absorbed >doesn't go down into one blade. > >I like the look of wood props, but really appreciate the low maintenance >of my metal one.... > >Ron Wanttaja >Seattle, WA