Owners frequently request information about propeller overhaul and servicing. These devices are subject to extreme conditions and stresses which are nearly unimaginable in service. Proper care and servicing is very important. You are encouraged to investigate these sites, and to review the popular topics forum.

General information about METAL McCauley fixed pitch propellers is available at:

http://www.mccauley.textron.com/home.html

McCauley fixed pitch propellers must be overhauled at 2000 hours, or each 72 months of calendar time in service (after installation).

Specific information about overhaul and service life is at:

http://www.mccauley.textron.com/pro-sup/prosupframeset.html

See Pages 11 & 12 for detailed fixed pitch overhaul limits and other requirements information.

General information about METAL Sensenich propellers is available at:

http://www.sensenich.com

Sensenich metal propellers in "normal service" must be overhauled at 2000 hours, or 1000 hours if used in acrobatic applications.

Specific information about overhaul and service times is located at:

http://www.sensenich.com/service_r17.htm

Specific maintenance information related to corrosion and calendar service inspections required is at:

http://www.sensenich.com/service_r15a.htm

General information about WOOD Sensenich propellers is available at:

Information about the regular servicing of wood propellers required for safe operation is available at:

http://www.sensenichprop.com/sen_html/flyer.html

and

http://www.sensenichprop.com/sen_html/wsb.html

This information is applicable to most makes of wooden propellers as a general guideline beyond FAA AC43.13-1B.

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