Did the PA-28-180....

.....have an option for a constant speed prop prior to 1975?

In article uRKxd.2426$2X6.28@trnddc07,
"Casey Wilson" wrote:

....have an option for a constant speed prop prior to 1975?

Not from Piper.

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Bob Noel
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On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 01:18:18 GMT, "Casey Wilson"
wrote:

....have an option for a constant speed prop prior to 1975?

No.

There are aftermarket conversions for the -A3A engines that have the
hollow crank shaft.

MT-Propellers has an STC for an electric (3-bladed?) CS prop.

How many knots would be gained with this?
"Nathan Young" wrote in message
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On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 01:18:18 GMT, "Casey Wilson"
wrote:

....have an option for a constant speed prop prior to 1975?

No.

There are aftermarket conversions for the -A3A engines that have the
hollow crank shaft.

MT-Propellers has an STC for an electric (3-bladed?) CS prop.

On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 21:46:57 -0800, "aluckyguess" wrote:

How many knots would be gained with this?

The consensus is little top end would be gained, although a few
additional knots would be possible by allowing the engine to operate
at higher power at lower altitudes.

See this google thread for a discussion on fixed pitch vs. C/S.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y5531281A

"aluckyguess" wrote in message
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How many knots would be gained with this?


Hi Lucky,

Congrats on the license!

Think of a CS propeller as an overdrive. Simply, it's purpose is to lower
the fuel consumption by taking a bigger bite of air in cruise. You basically
get the same cruise speed for less rpms.

Properly used, a CS prop also helps to maximize engine life. Improper or
misuse of a CS prop can render even a new airplane to glider status
quickly,especially turbo equipped aircraft.

There are other benefits and caveats, you will learn them if you go for a
complex endorsement.

HTH,
Marty

"Marty" wrote in message
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"aluckyguess" wrote in message
...
How many knots would be gained with this?


Hi Lucky,

Congrats on the license!

Think of a CS propeller as an overdrive. Simply, it's purpose is to lower
the fuel consumption by taking a bigger bite of air in cruise. You
basically get the same cruise speed for less rpms.

Properly used, a CS prop also helps to maximize engine life. Improper or
misuse of a CS prop can render even a new airplane to glider status
quickly,especially turbo equipped aircraft.

There are other benefits and caveats, you will learn them if you go for a
complex endorsement.

HTH,
Marty


Thanks