DUC Hélices SWIRL-2, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ... 69620 FRONTENAS FRANCE Phone 33 0 4 74 72 12 69 Fax 33 0 4 74 72 10 01 E mail contact duc helices com www duc helices com ISO 9001 2008 Certified Company for its Quality System Management DH_SW2_BE_02_D Made in France 22 03 2017 Instruction manual SWIRL 2 propeller range ...

Page 2: ...lve The owner must check with the DUC Hélices company the latest version being valid applicable to the propeller Revision update Date Index Object of modification 23 12 2014 A Creation in English 20 01 2015 A Minor correction 02 04 2015 B Update of the hub 01 06 2015 C Update 22 03 2017 D New address ...

Page 3: ...rmances PITCH at 25cm from the tip of the blade TAKE OFF DISTANCE m CLIMB RATE ft min or m s SLOW CRUISE km h rpm VARIOUS CRUISE km h rpm FAST CRUISE km h rpm FULL THROTTLE VARIO 0 km h rpm Notes Date Number of people Weight Weather Notes Date Number of people Weight Weather Notes Date Number of people Weight Weather ...

Page 4: ...esting 17 8 Installation without spinner or with spinner other than DUC 18 9 Potential use Propeller maintenance 18 9 1 Potential use of the propeller Unlimited 18 9 2 Propeller maintenance schedule 18 9 1 Regular maintenance by the user 19 9 2 General maintenance by the user or an aeronautics workshop 19 9 3 Complete maintenance by DUC Hélices 20 10 General terms of sale 20 10 1 Ordering procedur...

Page 5: ...g Therefore constant speed effect is not related to deformation of the blade but its geometry and specific profile Due to its specific geometric definition excellent performance is obtained in both aerodynamic and acoustic but also in consumption 1 2 Characteristics The SWIRL 2 propeller range is available Tractor configuration available in right rotation Diameters Ø1520 Ø1620 Ø1660 Ø1730 Ø1830mm ...

Page 6: ... Save money A clean propeller is more efficient and decreases the fuel consumption 1 1 Sales reference Preview Designation Reference Part number Ø101 6mm 4 Compact hub Fixing with 6 screws CHC M8 with Ø13 or 14mm drive lug Two blade Inconel SWIRL 2 propeller Right Compact hub 01 28 001 H SW2_2 D I_MFU Two blade Inconel SWIRL 2 R propeller Right Compact hub 01 37 001 H SW2_2 D R_I_MFU Ø101 6mm 4 hu...

Page 7: ...20mm Ø59 8 Remark The values of the pitch angle are theoretical and associated with the engine This setting should be adjusted according to the aircraft see section 7 Indications for testing For proper use of the propeller refer to section 9 Potential use Propeller maintenance 3 Installation precautions WARNING Make sure the ignition is turned off before starting any type of operation on the prope...

Page 8: ...table of the SWIRL 2 propeller mounting according the propeller shaft of the engine If needed see annex 11 1 Dimension of the engine propeller shaft MOUNTING ENGINE PROPELLER SHAFT Ø4 Ø101 6mm Ex Jabiru Type SAE 1 Ø4 3 8 Ø111 125mm Ex Continental O 200 Type SAE2 Ø4 3 4 Ø120 65mm Ex Lycoming O 360 Other Ø101 6mm direct on propeller shaft without spacer X with spacer X with adaptor spacer X X X 4 2 ...

Page 9: ...adjusting tool Plastic mallet Torque Screwdriver Tightening 4 Nm M8 Torque Hex key Tightening 25 Nm M8 Torque Wrench Tightening 25 Nm 3 8 or 1 2 Torque Wrench Tightening range 30 to 45 Nm Inclinometer pitch adjusting tool Plastic mallet Torque Screwdriver Tightening 4 Nm SWIRL 2 blade x2 or x3 Screws washers for hub assembly x6 Hub camping washer x1 Locking nuts washers for hub assembly x6 Rear ha...

Page 10: ...rts of the front half hub STEP 2 Place the hub spacer in the center of the rear half hub STEP 3 Positioning the blades in their hub slots by placing them outwards Orient the DUC Hélices logo facing you Note that the metal inserts of the half hub allow a locking of the blades in their axis within the hub STEP 4 Place the front half hub metal insert with small hole on the set to fit with the blade f...

Page 11: ...peller shaft out of the engine hood of 14mm for the mounting of the DUC spinner If needed see in annex 11 1 Dimension of the engine propeller shaft Remark All engines having a propeller shaft with a P C D Ø101 6mm Ø4 can install the SWIRL 2 propeller directly The holes of the metal inserts of the rear half hub must be adapted to suit with the indexing paws of the propeller shaft For further inform...

Page 12: ...vailable spacer Engine Model Length JABIRU JABIRU spacer 3 6 10 20 30 45 50 70mm Presentation of the installation Assembly of the two blade or three blade hub Propeller fixing Screw CHC M8 pin contact washer screw length adapted according the length of the spacer Consult the installation instructions of the spacer for more information TIGHTENING TORQUE Screw M6 1 1Kg m 11N m TIGHTENING TORQUE Scre...

Page 13: ...cer 30 70 100mm Lycoming O 360 SAE2 adaptor spacer 30 70 100mm Presentation of the installation Assembly of the two blade or three blade hub Fixation of the adaptor spacer SAE1 Screw AN6 SAE2 Screw AN8 screw length adapted according the adaptor spacer length and the starter flange on the propeller shaft Propeller fixing SAE1 Screw AN6 51 SAE2 Screw AN8 51 Remark It is imperative to use a spinner w...

Page 14: ...1 Side view Front view For the setting the concerned blade must be place in horizontal position The setting is done with the adjusting tool flatten against the intrados leading edge up at 25 cm from the blade tip The attack angle is formed by the vertical and the intrados of the blade To do this place your aircraft horizontally so that the propeller shaft is perfectly vertical Check with the level...

Page 15: ...e value X if a correction of the aircraft plan was needed STEP 5 Correct the position of the bubble on the adjustment tool by rotating the blade in the hub To do this using a mallet lightly tap on the foot of the blade in the desired direction Do not apply pressure near the trailing edge thinner area The accuracy of the adjustment tool is 0 2 This is defined by the tolerance of the visual position...

Page 16: ...riate tools tightening torque pitch angle STEP 8 After a final verification position and orientation of parts tightening mount the spinner on the mounting plate by tightening the spinner screws to a torque of 4Nm 0 4kg m with the appropriate tools In the presence of a marking please respect the indexing of the spinner from its plate At this point the SWIRL 2 propeller is ready for first tests The ...

Page 17: ...r s recommendations for safety Turn the engine on warm it up Full throttle the engine must be at least 85 of maximum engine speed recommended by the manufacturer in flight If this is not the case adjust the blade pitch angle Increase pitch angle to reduce engine speed and vice versa 1 of pitch angle affects approximately 200 rpm engine speed VALIDATION TEST of the pitch angle setting Flight Test C...

Page 18: ...ral terms of sale 9 Potential use Propeller maintenance 9 1 Potential use of the propeller Unlimited The DUC propellers have an unlimited flight potential in normal operation To keep the unlimited potential DUC Hélices has defined a TBO Time Between Overhaul for a propeller depending on its engine This TBO according the engine is indicated in this manual see 2 Applications In all cases it may not ...

Page 19: ...r kit ref 01 80 004 3 Tighten the screws to proper torque with wrench 4 Replace s damage component s 5 Contact DUC Hélices to define a solution 9 2 General maintenance by the user or an aeronautics workshop A general maintenance by the user or an aeronautics workshop must be made at lower frequency Frequency of checking Every 100 hours or annually Control methods Visual inspection Torque wrench Ch...

Page 20: ...ods shipped with postage due will not be accepted 10 5 Warranties The DUC Hélices Company s products must be installed and used in accordance with instruction manuals provided No changes can be made without the prior approval of the DUC Hélices Company The failure of these data releases any liability of the DUC Hélices Company and makes non warranty the considered products The user is still flying...

Page 21: ...aft JABIRU 2200 engine propeller shaft Tightening torque 6 central screw 4 0 Kg m 40 N m Note Drilling holes for optional pin UL Power engine propeller shaft Lycoming O 235 H2C engine prop shaft type SAE 1 Lycoming O 320 A2A engine prop shaft type SAE 2 Lycoming O 360 A3A engine prop shaft type SAE 2 ...

Page 22: ...ght 01 31 001 140 cv direct drive engine 3400 rpm Three blade Inconel SWIRL 2 propeller Right 01 29 001 100 cv with gear box engine 2800 rpm Three blade Inconel SWIRL 2 propeller Right 01 33 001 140 cv with gear box engine 3400 rpm Three blade Inconel SWIRL 2 R propeller Right 01 32 001 140 cv direct drive engine 3000 rpm 11 5 Identification marking of the propeller Coming soon Axis of propeller c...

Page 23: ... endurance test of each application exposed in section 0 Teardown Inspection After completion of each test described above the tested SWIRL 2 propeller was completely disassembled and each propeller parts were inspected No failure or crack was found Propeller Adjustments and Parts Replacements During the tests and inspections carried out no parts have to be repaired or replaced All propeller parts...

Page 24: ...008 certified company Data and pictures included in this instruction manual are exclusively property of DUC Hélices Company Any part of this manual can be reproduced or transmitted in any form with any means electronic or manual for any reason without written approval of DUC Hélices Company INFO PILOT Neoprene cover Commercial reference 01 80 002 INFO PILOT Degrease your propeller REDUCE CONSUMPTI...