Jodel VW prop required

[auster]

I’ve just posted in the classifieds but as it’s a bit urgent I’m adding a post here. The D9 is currently at Watts Bridge in SE Qld but this morning’s pre flight revealed a crack of about 6cm developing in the prop so this Bebe is grounded! 
 

Dia. is 1.8 and Pitch 0.8 on a VW 1700 with a cruising speed of around 75 kts. Serviceable second hand or new if you have one on the shelf would be appreciated so I can get the plane back to base. Call 0458185211. Kerry.

[Markdun]

I may have one. For a 1” spigot (i turn down an aluminium bar to be a press fit into the VW prop hub with 1” lip), Rotax bolt pattern. Would be 57” dia & around 31” pitch. Gives 3000 rpm static on an 1835. Built foot a 50-80kt aircraft. I might also have a smaller diameter and higher pitch one that would be suitable for a Corby Starlet.  Probably no good for a Jodel Bebe. Mark

[auster]

Mark and others who’ve offered help, many thanks. I now have a suitable borrowed prop for the trip back to base and leads on a permanent replacement. I’m sorted!

[auster]

On 14/4/2024 at 9:11 AM, Markdun said:

I may have one. For a 1” spigot (i turn down an aluminium bar to be a press fit into the VW prop hub with 1” lip), Rotax bolt pattern. Would be 57” dia & around 31” pitch. Gives 3000 rpm static on an 1835. Built foot a 50-80kt aircraft. I might also have a smaller diameter and higher pitch one that would be suitable for a Corby Starlet.  Probably no good for a Jodel Bebe. Mark

Mark could you give me a call re this prop. 0458185211 Or send text with email. Thanks. Kerry

[spenaroo]

was going to ask what are you doing with the old prop?

[auster]

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20 hours ago, spenaroo said:

was going to ask what are you doing with the old prop?

It will share the fate of so many old props, holding a clock face above the bar while the old blokes below tell barely believable stories of their brilliant flying lives 🤥

[Markdun]

Kerry is interested, but I think the bolt pattern won’t be compatible with the Hapi prop hub he has on his VW. Let me know if you are interested. The bolt pattern is 6 M8 at 75mm radius with a 25mm centring bore, ie Rotax pattern.  And it’s not old; maybe 15 years.

 

 Auster it was the other prop that ended up being in a bar for several hours. We broke 2 prop bolts enroute from Temora to Currendooly and had to outland in a rape seed paddock, just harvested. Had to shut down the motor due to vibration. We tied the plane down, removed the prop which needed some minor repair, and the local croppie took us (& prop) to the local pub while we waited for friends to pick us up.  The prop was quite a talking point, with animated discussion whether flying light aircraft was more dangerous than participating in rodeos. By the time of our pick up I think there was fierce agreement that the most dangerous sport was lawn bowls & the most dangerous contraption to be on were beds.

[auster]

Excellent story Mark. A prop is not just an airscrew but a prop for storytelling…. 
 

And yes I’m having someone check the bolt pattern for me (I’m not with the plane or prop at the moment) looks like it will not be a match and I will have to search further. I’ll be in touch.