Investigating the 8042/3 propeller idea. Any feedback as to which STC may be preferred and why? I understand Kenmore has one and Wick Air has another. Airplane has the original C-145 engine. Also, seems like some folks end up with an 8042 and others with an 8043, is there really much noticeable difference?
Thanks!
Prop STCs
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Re: Prop STCs
If you are going to go for an 80" prop, then go 80/40 or 80/42. I haven't heard of anyone running an 80/43. You are looking for max performance, a 43" prop is a compromise and starts to negate the reason and $$ of the new props potential.
Re: Prop STCs
Thanks Jughead.
I was just wondering in case I found one on the used market somewhere. If I go ahead with the plan and order one, I don't see a reason to go with the 43. I certainly didn't buy a 170 to go fast.
I was just wondering in case I found one on the used market somewhere. If I go ahead with the plan and order one, I don't see a reason to go with the 43. I certainly didn't buy a 170 to go fast.
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I'm running an 8043 Jughead!counsellj wrote:If you are going to go for an 80" prop, then go 80/40 or 80/42. I haven't heard of anyone running an 80/43. You are looking for max performance, a 43" prop is a compromise and starts to negate the reason and $$ of the new props potential.
Joe
4518C
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I'm also running an 8043..
I got the STC from Wick Air, it was a tad cheaper than Kenmore and they were way more friendly. When I called Kenmore, it felt like I was bothering them.
I purchased my prop from Mike at Tiffin Aire in Ohio, cheapest place I could find.
I got the STC from Wick Air, it was a tad cheaper than Kenmore and they were way more friendly. When I called Kenmore, it felt like I was bothering them.
I purchased my prop from Mike at Tiffin Aire in Ohio, cheapest place I could find.
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Mine was a Kenmore STC, happened before I got the plane though...Deputydog wrote:I'm also running an 8043..
I got the STC from Wick Air, it was a tad cheaper than Kenmore and they were way more friendly. When I called Kenmore, it felt like I was bothering them.
I purchased my prop from Mike at Tiffin Aire in Ohio, cheapest place I could find.
Joe
4518C