FLYFST Posted March 15, 2024 Report Posted March 15, 2024 Anyone have any good or bad experience with getting your aircraft propeller dynamically balanced at a shop in Florida? I'm not asking whether or not to get the propeller balanced, but instead asking for any experience and recommendations on a shop to get it done. I am presently considering Double M Aviation in Lakeland, FL. all the best - Hank
exM20K Posted March 16, 2024 Report Posted March 16, 2024 Jim @ Centric aviation in Apalachicola just did my newly overhauled prop. He got it down to 0.04 IPS in two or three runs. Smooth like butter now. -dan
philiplane Posted March 16, 2024 Report Posted March 16, 2024 It's a great idea to have the prop dynamically balanced. It can smooth the engine/prop combination, but more importantly, it can reveal other problems that need correction. Such as engine isolators, or weak cylinders, ignition system problems... It all depends on the knowledge of the tech doing the balancing. In about 1/3rd of the balances I do, I have to recommend other corrective actions. 2
FLYFST Posted March 16, 2024 Author Report Posted March 16, 2024 Jim @ Centric aviation in Apalachicola just did my newly overhauled prop. He got it down to 0.04 IPS in two or three runs. Smooth like butter now. -danThanks Dan!HankSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
FLYFST Posted March 16, 2024 Author Report Posted March 16, 2024 It's a great idea to have the prop dynamically balanced. It can smooth the engine/prop combination, but more importantly, it can reveal other problems that need correction. Such as engine isolators, or weak cylinders, ignition system problems... It all depends on the knowledge of the tech doing the balancing. In about 1/3rd of the balances I do, I have to recommend other corrective actions.Where are you located? Sounds like we should talk.HankSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
LANCECASPER Posted March 16, 2024 Report Posted March 16, 2024 Where are you located? Sounds like we should talk.HankSent from my iPhone using TapatalkIf you’re using Tapatalk you might not see his profile on each of his posts 1
FLYFST Posted March 16, 2024 Author Report Posted March 16, 2024 If you’re using Tapatalk you might not see his profile on each of his postsThanks!Hank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
flyboy0681 Posted March 16, 2024 Report Posted March 16, 2024 Palm Beach Propeller at Lantana. Excellent for inspection, repairs and balancing. 1
FLYFST Posted March 17, 2024 Author Report Posted March 17, 2024 Palm Beach Propeller at Lantana. Excellent for inspection, repairs and balancing.Thanks!HankSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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