Wanted prop for 1981 m20j 201

[Epiphyte]

I just got notice that my old prop is finally dead after a prop strike. I'm looking for a loaner prop to ferry my bird just 3 miles away to my mechanics shop. I'm hesitant to drop a bunch of money on a new or used McCauley just to find out that the crank and gear are beyond my cost to repair. Anybody able to help or know numbers that I can call?

[Ellioth]

I have a "spare" McCauley B3D36C424-E 3-blade prop, removed from a '78 201. It was slinging some oil so we replaced it with a Hartzell Top Prop. We discovered the backing plate to be cracked which further justified the new propeller.

 

The prop is at the RFD airport. If it is conveinent for you, send a private email and we can proceed forward!

[Epiphyte]

That sounds great, but talking to my mechanic, he says it would be a big chore to reconfigure from 2 blade to 3. I'll double check though. Thanks

[KSMooniac]

The prop bolts on just the same... nothing to change except you would need to find another spinner back plate.

[Epiphyte]

How hard is it to find a back plate, and is this prop airworthy?

[Epiphyte]

Thanks. For all the help and the offer on a prop. I actually found an exact replacement. Wish me luck.