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Old July 24th 07, 05:09 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
Dave[_16_]
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I've seen quite a few old airplanes on display and the props seem
hollow, not solid aluminum.
Are those just for display or is that the way some of them are built and
functional?

Thanks

Dave
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Old July 24th 07, 06:07 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
Steven P. McNicoll
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Default Prop question


"Dave" wrote in message
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I've seen quite a few old airplanes on display and the props seem hollow,
not solid aluminum.
Are those just for display or is that the way some of them are built and
functional?


Steel props are hollow.


 




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