Bartman Posted September 22 Report Posted September 22 Flew back today from a weekend beach trip and when washing the plane the missing piece fell to the ground when I turned the prop. My wife was helping wash and she heard it hit the ground and said “that didn’t sound good”. No doubt it wasn’t snug enough last time I had the dynamic balance done. We both enjoyed an OH CRAP moment together followed by a beer. I’ve had this plane since 2007 and basically done nothing to the prop or the governor but the blades have been dressed several times so I doubt they would pass. I’m thinking new McCauley C212 for $12,836 per their website.
N201MKTurbo Posted September 23 Report Posted September 23 It probably failed because it wasn’t taped properly. Can’t imagine buying a new prop because of it. If you want the prop overhauled, have it overhauled, and let the shop decide if the blades are too far gone. They are probably OK.
Bartman Posted September 23 Author Report Posted September 23 My wife was there when the piece hit the asphalt and she said buy a new propeller. I’m pretty sure it is best I not argue. 1
N201MKTurbo Posted September 23 Report Posted September 23 It still seems silly to buy a new prop because of a bad spinner bulkhead. 3
IvanP Posted Thursday at 08:51 PM Report Posted Thursday at 08:51 PM On 9/22/2025 at 7:21 PM, Bartman said: My wife was there when the piece hit the asphalt and she said buy a new propeller. I’m pretty sure it is best I not argue. When the wife says to buy something for the plane, it is no time to argue with her Maybe you can get some money for the current prop as salvage.
OR75 Posted Monday at 02:39 PM Report Posted Monday at 02:39 PM I have a C212 with bulkhead / spinner I can sell
Bartman Posted 17 hours ago Author Report Posted 17 hours ago I know some would not replace the prop, but despite being rebuilt in 1999 the serial numbers show it is from 1977 when 1TF was hatched. I have decided to go with the Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BFP/F7497. With that comes a new backing plate, spinner and bulkhead. The prop govornor is working fine. Very responsive and does no leak or overspeed issues. I've had this aircraft 20 years and thinking it's time to overhaul that, but I'm willing to be talked out of that if someone has some good reasoning. The shop offered some on exachange on the old McCauley C212.
N201MKTurbo Posted 15 hours ago Report Posted 15 hours ago I will never understand why you don’t just send the prop for overhaul, and buy a new spinner bulkhead.
Slick Nick Posted 12 hours ago Report Posted 12 hours ago If you were really looking for a new prop, is there a reason you went with the Hartzell over a C214?
Bartman Posted 4 hours ago Author Report Posted 4 hours ago 7 hours ago, Slick Nick said: If you were really looking for a new prop, is there a reason you went with the Hartzell over a C214? The Hartzell has a shorter lead time with the prop shop I'm dealing with I have no desire to shop around I want to be flying with a new prop as soon as practicable The McCauley prop and blades are nearly 50 years old I don't want to send for a rebuild only to find the hub and/or blades unserviceable I don't know how long the inner bulkhead was cracked, leading to vibration and more cracks Unknown vibration effects on the backing plate bulkhead and a possible undiscovered crack I didn't see a crack in the main bulkhead, but with an unknown duration, I don't want to find it later. Along with the propeller, I get a new polished spinner, bulkhead, and backing plate My wife said get a new prop Finally. I like the way the scimitar looks, and it may be quieter and smoother.
N201MKTurbo Posted 3 hours ago Report Posted 3 hours ago Ok, might as well buy a new engine well you are at it.
Slick Nick Posted 1 hour ago Report Posted 1 hour ago 2 hours ago, Bartman said: The Hartzell has a shorter lead time with the prop shop I'm dealing with I have no desire to shop around I want to be flying with a new prop as soon as practicable The McCauley prop and blades are nearly 50 years old I don't want to send for a rebuild only to find the hub and/or blades unserviceable I don't know how long the inner bulkhead was cracked, leading to vibration and more cracks Unknown vibration effects on the backing plate bulkhead and a possible undiscovered crack I didn't see a crack in the main bulkhead, but with an unknown duration, I don't want to find it later. Along with the propeller, I get a new polished spinner, bulkhead, and backing plate My wife said get a new prop Finally. I like the way the scimitar looks, and it may be quieter and smoother. That’s all well and good, perhaps my question wasn’t clear. Why did you choose the Hartzell over the C214 from McCauley? The 214 would have been an upgrade from your 212.
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