Hartzell HC-D2MV20-3 Series, Owner'S Manual And Logbook

Page 1: ...ropeller Place Piqua OH 45356 2634 U S A Ph 937 778 4200 Fax 937 778 4391 Product Support Fax 937 778 4391 Propeller Owner s Manual and Logbook Series HC D2 MV V 20 3 HC D3 MV V 20 6L HC D2 MV V 20 7...

Page 2: ...2002 2011 2012 2014 Hartzell Propeller Inc All rights reserved This page is intentionally blank Inside Cover Rev 3 Feb 14 Propeller Owner s Manual 140 COVER 61 00 40...

Page 3: ...ost reliable components of your airplane It is also among the most critical to flight safety It therefore deserves the care and maintenance called for in this Manual Please give it your attention espe...

Page 4: ...l stresses Before a propeller is certified as being safe to operate on an airplane an adequate margin of safety must be demonstrated Even though every precaution is taken in the design and manufacture...

Page 5: ...modifications to increase horsepower such as unapproved crankshaft damper configurations or high compression pistons These issues affect the vibration output of the engine and the stress levels on the...

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Page 7: ...ctive Pages and Table of Contents as applicable to reflect changes INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL CHAPTER Removed Figure 3 7 1 Diaphragm Installation Added Figure 3 8 1 Installation of Diaphragm and Inner R...

Page 8: ...ange bars are used b Reissue is a revision to an existing manual that includes major content and or major format changes The manual is distributed in its entirety All the page revision dates are the s...

Page 9: ...14 61 00 40 REVISION HIGHLIGHTS Propeller Owner s Manual 140 Revision No Issue Date Comments Original Nov 02 New Issue Revision 1 May 11 Minor Revision Revision 2 Jun 12 Minor Revision Revision 3 Feb...

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Page 15: ...SERVICE DOCUMENT CAUTION 2 The information for the documents listed indicates the revision level and date at the time that the document was initially incorporated into this manual Information contain...

Page 16: ...SERVICE DOCUMENTS LIST Service Document Number Incorporation Rev Date Page 14 Rev 2 Jun 12 61 00 40 Propeller Owner s Manual 140 SERVICE DOCUMENTS LIST...

Page 17: ...from Manual 100E AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS The Airworthiness Limitations section is FAA approved and specifies maintenance required under 14 CFR 43 16 and 91 403 of the Federal Aviation Regulations u...

Page 18: ...ted by this manual These parts are not life limited on other installations however time accumulated toward life limit accrues when first operated on aircraft engine propeller combinations listed and c...

Page 19: ...2 4 Original Nov 02 Description and Operation 2 5 Rev 2 Jun 12 Description and Operation 2 6 and 2 7 Original Nov 02 Description and Operation 2 8 thru 2 13 Rev 2 Jun 12 Description and Operation 2 1...

Page 20: ...66 Original Nov 02 Installation and Removal 3 67 thru 3 78 Rev 2 Jun 12 Testing and Troubleshooting 4 1 thru 4 8 Rev 2 Jun 12 Testing and Troubleshooting 4 9 thru 4 12 Rev 1 May 11 Inspection and Che...

Page 21: ...1 4 A Personnel Requirements 1 4 B Maintenance Practices 1 4 C Continued Airworthiness 1 6 D Propeller Critical Parts 1 6 4 Reference Publications 1 6 5 Definitions 1 7 6 Abbreviations 1 10 7 Hartzel...

Page 22: ...governing Hydroselective Propeller 2 21 B Governing Constant Speed Operation 2 23 Installation and Removal 3 1 1 Tools Consumables and Expendables 3 3 A Tooling 3 3 B Consumables 3 3 C Expendables 3 3...

Page 23: ...ional Tests 4 3 A Initial Run Up 4 3 B Static RPM Check Governing Propeller 4 3 C Static RPM Check Non governing Propeller 4 4 D Post Run Check 4 4 2 Troubleshooting 4 5 A Insufficient RPM Control Non...

Page 24: ...Operational Checks 5 4 3 Required Periodic Inspections and Maintenance 5 6 A Periodic Inspections 5 6 B Periodic Maintenance 5 8 C Airworthiness Limitations 5 8 D Overhaul Periods 5 9 4 Inspection Pro...

Page 25: ...9 D A 38 Thrust Bearing Lubrication 6 9 3 Blade Repairs 6 11 A Repair of Nicks or Gouges 6 11 B Repair of Bent Blades 6 13 4 Painting After Repair 6 13 5 Dynamic Balance 6 17 A Overview 6 17 B Inspec...

Page 26: ...Using Torquing Adapter Figure 3 2 3 10 Reverse Pitch Hardware Adjustment Figure 3 3 3 16 Modification of Shaft Gear Adapter Continental P N 40722 Figure 3 4 3 32 Installation of Governor and T Drive F...

Page 27: ...F FIGURES Page Propeller Mounting Hardware Table 3 1 3 4 Torque Values Table 3 2 3 6 Spacer Selection Table 3 3 3 20 Approved Paints Table 6 1 6 14 LIST OF TABLES Page Thrust Bearing Lubrication Figur...

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Page 29: ...1 4 A Personnel Requirements 1 4 B Maintenance Practices 1 4 C Continued Airworthiness 1 6 D Propeller Critical Parts 1 6 4 Reference Publications 1 6 5 Definitions 1 7 6 Abbreviations 1 10 7 Hartzel...

Page 30: ...Propeller Owner s Manual 140 INTRODUCTION 61 00 40 Page 1 2 Rev 2 Jun 12 This page is intentionally blank...

Page 31: ...ls are available concerning overhaul procedures and specifications for the propeller C This manual includes several design types 1 Sample hub and blade model numbers within this design are included in...

Page 32: ...pt to move the aircraft by pulling on the propeller 3 Avoid the use of blade paddles if possible If blade paddles must be used use at least two paddles Put the blade paddle in the thickest area of the...

Page 33: ...UNSAFE CONDITION THAT MAY RESULT IN DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE FOR THE MOST RECENT REVISION LEVEL OF THIS MANUAL REFER TO THE HARTZELL Propeller Inc WEBSITE AT WWW...

Page 34: ...the applicable propeller model for the identification of specific Propeller Critical Parts Numerous propeller system parts can produce a propeller Major or Hazardous effect even though those parts ma...

Page 35: ...owing terms will assist in maintaining and operating Hartzell propeller systems Term Definition Annealed Softening of material due to overexposure to heat Blade Angle Measurement of blade airfoil loca...

Page 36: ...sition parallel to the relative wind thus reducing aerodynamic drag Gouge Surface area where material has been removed Hazardous Propeller Effect The hazardous propeller effects are defined in Title 1...

Page 37: ...mit for which it is designed Pitch Same as Blade Angle for constant speed propellers Pitting Formation of a number of small irregularly shaped cavities in surface material caused by corrosion or wear...

Page 38: ...assembly Underspeed The condition in which the actual engine propeller RPM is lower than the RPM selected by the pilot through the propeller control lever Vertical Balance Balance between the leading...

Page 39: ...ell Propeller Inc Product Support may be reached during business hours 8 00 a m through 5 00 p m United States Eastern Time at 937 778 4379 or at 800 942 7767 toll free from the United States and Cana...

Page 40: ...8 00 a m through 5 00 p m United States Eastern Time at 937 778 4379 or toll free from the United States and Canada at 800 942 7767 Hartzell Propeller Inc Warranty Administration can also be reached...

Page 41: ...cription 2 9 A Propeller Model HC D2 MV V 20 3 2 9 B Propeller Model HC D3 MV V 20 6 2 11 C Propeller Models HC D2 MV V 20 7 and HC D2 MV V 20 8 2 13 D Propeller Model HC D3MV20 8D 2 15 3 Model Design...

Page 42: ...ler Assembly Figure 2 2 2 8 HC D3 MV V 20 6 Propeller Assembly Figure 2 3 2 10 HC D2 MV V 20 7 and HC D2 MV V 20 8 Propeller Assembly Figure 2 4 2 12 HC D3MV20 8D Propeller Assembly Figure 2 5 2 14 Go...

Page 43: ...de angle by moving a cockpit control to result in a desired RPM setting Governed control uses a device called a governor to sense engine RPM and will change blade angle as necessary to maintain the RP...

Page 44: ...is pumped into a cavity defined by the engine mounted cylinder and piston The piston and cylinder do not rotate with the propeller They remain fixed to the engine although the piston will move linear...

Page 45: ...blade retention type uses two shoulders on the blade root outside diameter The blade root shoulders are engaged by a double shoulder blade clamp that encircles the blade root and retains the blade on...

Page 46: ...Decreasing the volume of oil will increase blade angle and decrease propeller RPM Changing blade angle will vary the load on the engine and result in a change of engine and propeller RPM On constant s...

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Page 48: ...Figure 2 2 BLADE CYLINDER PISTON CYLINDER TO PISTON OD O RING CYLINDER TO PISTON ID O RING COVER PLATE THRUST BEARING PUSH ROD COUNTERWEIGHT FORK LINK SCREW BLADE THRUST BEARING HUB LOCK SAFETY PIN H...

Page 49: ...propeller assembly consist of a propeller a hydraulic unit and a valve assembly 2 A blade angle range up to 33 degrees enables reverse thrust operation for ground or water handling 3 The hydraulic un...

Page 50: ...UB BLADE THRUST BEARING HUB LOCK SAFETY PIN HUB NUT COUNTERWEIGHT PUSH ROD FORK BLOCK LINK SCREW BLADE CLAMP JACK PLATE UNIT COVER PLATE BLADE PISTON CYLINDER TO PISTON OD O RING CYLINDER VALVE ASSEMB...

Page 51: ...assembly consist of a propeller a hydraulic unit and a valve assembly 2 A blade angle range up to 33 degrees enables reverse thrust operation for ground or water handling 3 The hydraulic unit is desi...

Page 52: ...PISTON DIAPHRAGM PISTON TO JACK PLATE THRUST BEARING PUSH ROD COUNTERWEIGHT FORK BLADE CLAMP BLADE THRUST BEARING HUB NUT CONE SPACER VALVE ASSEMBLY ENGINE SHAFT PILOT TUBE JACK PLATE UNIT HUB SPINNER...

Page 53: ...s is capable of approximately 14 degrees of blade angle range and uses a diaphragm to seal between the piston and the cylinder 3 On HC D2 MV V 20 7 models the hydraulic unit is designed so the cylinde...

Page 54: ...TING NUT BLADE PISTON PISTON TO JACK PLATE THRUST BEARING BLADE THRUST BEARING REAR CONE PILOT TUBE ENGINE SHAFT DIAPHRAGM JACK PLATE UNIT HUB COUNTERWEIGHT BLADE CLAMP PUSH ROD FORK BLOCK HUB NUT HUB...

Page 55: ...eller hydraulic unit and valve assembly 2 This propeller model series is capable of approximately 14 degrees of blade angle range and uses a diaphragm to seal between the piston and the cylinder 3 The...

Page 56: ...artzell Hydro Selective propeller hubs and blades 3 8 875 22 54 CM DIAMETER CYLINDER 4 65 11 81 CM LONG COUNTERWEIGHTS USES 91 3E HYDRAULIC UNIT 6 91 6L HYDRAULIC UNIT 7 USES 91 7DS HYDRAULIC UNIT 93...

Page 57: ...ional modification width thickness H hard alloy 7076 N shank modification pilot tube hole thickness added S Shot peen Exception Blade model M10474 was manufactured with a shot peened surface however t...

Page 58: ...nspeed Condition Figure 2 6 Governor in Underspeed Condition Figure 2 7 Governor in Overspeed Condition Figure 2 8 Pilot Control Speeder Spring Flyweights Pilot Valve Pilot Control Speeder Spring Flyw...

Page 59: ...ondition the centrifugal force acting on the flyweights is balanced by the speeder spring and the pilot valve is neither directing oil to nor from the propeller hydraulic cylinder 3 When the engine is...

Page 60: ...lar manner C Identification of Hartzell Propeller Inc Governors A Hartzell Propeller Inc governor may be identified by model number as follows Example A 1B NOTE Refer to Hartzell Propeller Inc Manual...

Page 61: ...Operating Handbook POH During this process the pitch control should be forward low pitch position 5 Take Off No pitch control is necessary The RPM should increase to nearly the desired climbing value...

Page 62: ...O NOT OPEN THE THROTTLE WHILE THE REVERSE CONTROL IS IN AN INTERMEDIATE POSITION AS OVERSPEED COULD EASILY RESULT b Pull the reversing control back slowly The pilot will feel the control yield to the...

Page 63: ...ed increase will occur when the blade pitch moves through a zero no load blade angle B Governing Constant Speed Operation 1 Push the governor RPM control forward to increase RPM and pull it back to de...

Page 64: ...best fuel consumption in accordance with Pilot s Operating Handbook POH 7 Landing Push the governor RPM control forward for maximum RPM before landing to enable an emergency takeoff again if necessary...

Page 65: ...and Propeller Mounting Hardware Identification 3 7 C Installing the HC D2 MV V 20 3 Propeller Assembly 3 9 D Installing the HC D3 MV V 20 6L Propeller Assembly 3 22 E Installation of Governor and T Dr...

Page 66: ...32 Installation of Governor and T Drive Figure 3 5 3 33 Installation of Governor and T Drive Figure 3 6 3 34 Installation of Oil Line and Vernier Control Figure 3 7 3 36 Valve Assemblies for D2 MV V 2...

Page 67: ...nufactured to install on an SAE Number 20 Spline engine shaft The spline type is indicated in the propeller model identification number stamped on the hub For example HC D3MV20 6L indicates an SAE 20...

Page 68: ...A 95 A HC D 2 3 MV V 20 Hub Safety Pin A 847 HC D 2 3 MV V 20 Cylinder Mounting Nut A 2043 1 HC D 2 3 MV V 20 3 6 8 Mounting Washer A 128 HC D2 MV V 20 7 Socket Head Cap Screw A 2037 2C HC D2 MV V 20...

Page 69: ...peller on a firm support 2 Remove the banding and any external wood bracing from the shipping container 3 Remove the cardboard from the hub and blades Place the propeller on a padded surface that supp...

Page 70: ...Socket Head Cap Screw A 2037 2C 27 30 Ft Lb 37 41N m Nut Governor to T drive B 3808 5 18 20 Ft Lb 24 26 N m Torque tolerance is 10 Ft Lb 13 6 N m Torque tolerance is 10 percent unless otherwise noted...

Page 71: ...er is removed before the engine is removed or installed in the airframe 2 Follow the airframe manufacturer s instructions or STC holder instructions for installing the propeller If such instructions a...

Page 72: ...Propeller Owner s Manual 140 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL 61 00 40 Page 3 8 Rev 2 Jun 12 Valve Assembly for D2 MV V 20 3 Propeller Figure 3 1 Drain Engine Pressure 93D01 93D02...

Page 73: ...th a gasket and two screws Table 3 1 b Using a No 51 drill drill through the side of the valve housing and through the heads of the two A 2038 screws Safety with 0 032 inch 0 81 mm safety wire Refer t...

Page 74: ...gine case where the hydraulic unit cylinder mounts with Quick Dry Stoddard Solvent or MEK Remove any remaining gasket material from previous installations Determining Torque Value When Using Torquing...

Page 75: ...gainst the engine case d Align the six cylinder mounting holes with the six mounting studs that protrude from the engine case e Position the cylinder flush against the previously installed gasket CAUT...

Page 76: ...GS WHEN INSTALLING THE PISTON INTO THE CYLINDER k Install the jack plate unit and piston assembly into the cylinder Use a rubber mallet as necessary to bottom the piston in the cylinder l If not alrea...

Page 77: ...h blade clamp and at the same time rotate the blades to high pitch until the push rods that protrude from the jack plate unit stop short of the two bushing lugs on the hub u Rotate the jack plate unit...

Page 78: ...inside diameter ID flexible hose with a minimum pressure capacity of 150 psi from the engine oil pressure pump supply to the hydraulic valve Connect the hose to the threaded hole in the valve that is...

Page 79: ...propeller pitch control RPM control 3 Determine the full throttle maximum static RPM obtained with the cockpit propeller control full forward for lowest pitch Refer to the airframe manufacturer s man...

Page 80: ...acket Aps5098 4 Reverse Pitch Hardware Adjustment CAUTION REVERSING CONTROL MUST PULL THE SHORT END OF THE VALVE LEVER TIGHT AGAINST THE BRACKET Refer to figure 3 3 a Adjust the lever 1 Loosen the cla...

Page 81: ...osition there should be an increase in tension due to the slack being taken up in the lines b Secure the reverse control housing CAUTION MAINTAIN A MINIMUM CLEARANCE OF 0 12 INCH 3 2 MM BETWEEN THE JA...

Page 82: ...el d Loosen and unthread the hub nut from the engine shaft NOTE This will pull the propeller away from the engine and allow the push rods to slide out of the guide lugs on the hub e Allow the jack ass...

Page 83: ...gaged properly m Torque the hub nut on the engine shaft Refer to Torque Values Table 3 2 n Rotate the blades by hand to reverse pitch position o Slowly turn the propeller on the engine to verify if th...

Page 84: ...ed Remove and reassemble the propeller in accordance with this chapter using the alternate spacer ring that will provide adequate clearance 1 Refer to Table 3 3 for reverse blade angle changes that wi...

Page 85: ...limited by the hydraulic unit e Measure the high pitch blade angle to confirm that it is a minimum of 19 5 degrees f If the high pitch blade angle is less than 19 5 degrees follow steps 4 C 8 f 1 thro...

Page 86: ...t use in a well ventilated area a Clean the engine case where the hydraulic unit cylinder mounts with Quick Dry Stoddard Solvent or MEK Remove any remaining gasket material from previous installations...

Page 87: ...ENGAGEMENT g Install one mounting nut Table 3 1 on each of the six studs to secure the hydraulic cylinder to the engine h Torque each mounting nut in accordance with Table 3 2 i Position the piston a...

Page 88: ...OF THE PROPELLER ASSEMBLY DURING INSTALLATION q With a suitable crane hoist and sling carefully move the propeller assembly to the aircraft engine shaft r Install the propeller hub on the engine shaf...

Page 89: ...EME FORCE TO INSTALL the HUB ON THE ENGINE SHAFT AND REAR CONE ac Install the hub on the rear cone ad Install the hub nut on the engine shaft Make sure the threads have engaged properly ae Torque the...

Page 90: ...oil pressure pump supply to the hydraulic valve Connect the hose to the threaded hole in the valve closest to the propeller the pressure supply port d With the cockpit reverse pitch control cable for...

Page 91: ...Adjusting Propeller Control For Proper Ground or Static RPM a Determine the Static RPM 1 Start and warm up the engine 2 Check the propeller action with the propeller pitch control RPM control 3 Determ...

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Page 93: ...r on the valve Make sure that the clamping bolt is tight against the bracket on the cylinder NOTE When moving the cockpit reverse control lever into the locked position there should be an increase in...

Page 94: ...om the jack assembly NOTE Keep the nuts and washers with the propeller and jack assembly d Twist the counterweights toward high pitch to move the push rods and sleeve toward the engine are far as they...

Page 95: ...n Torque the hub nut on the engine shaft Refer to Torque Values Table 3 2 o Install a washer and nut on the end of each push rod protruding through the guide collar bushings p Torque the piston rod n...

Page 96: ...REMOVAL 61 00 40 Page 3 32 Nov 02 Modification of Shaft Gear Adapter Continental P N 40722 Figure 3 4 Drill 3 16 inch 4 8 mm one place 20 Degrees Drill 1 8 inch 3 2 mm two additional places 45 Degrees...

Page 97: ...REMOVAL 61 00 40 Page 3 33 Nov 02 Installation of Governor and T Drive Figure 3 5 Vernier Control Control Arm C 137 B T Drive B 197 Bracket Clamp B 3368 Check Nut B 6718 6 elbow B 6649 0480 Hose B 665...

Page 98: ...2 B 3851 0332 Washers 2 B 3808 3 Nuts 2 B 197 Bracket A 213 5 Coupling internal component shown by dotted line Continental P N 40722 adapter Align 3 16 inch 4 76 mm hole in adapter with hole in T driv...

Page 99: ...he B 197 bracket on the governor as shown in Figure 3 6 a Remove the two 2 B 3808 4 nuts and washers from governor b Install the B 197 bracket on the governor with the two 2 B 3808 4 nuts and washers...

Page 100: ...AN931 11 16 Grommet C 137 1B T Drive 530371 Heat Shield Fuel Pump 6 C6BX 3 Elbow 90 degrees 5 pc Beech Fireproof Grommet Vernier Control 4 inches 101 6 mm Engine Fuel Line to Carburetor Cut Baffling...

Page 101: ...dy drilled in the adapter by Continental 13 After the drilling operation thoroughly clean the adapter to remove chips and dirt 14 Use an AN742D4C clamp to secure the cabin heater control line to the f...

Page 102: ...ith the hole in the T drive as described in Figure 3 6 25 Install the new AN4045 1 gasket on the adapter B 145 Reworked Continental Engines P N 40722 26 Install the governor T drive fuel pump assembly...

Page 103: ...through the 3 4 inch 19 05 mm hole in the fire wall and through the five piece Beech fireproof grommet NOTE The grommet consists of 1 112436 6 retainer 2 112413 4 ball half and 2 112412 split grommet...

Page 104: ...INFORMATION ABOUT PROPELLER CRITICAL PARTS REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST CHAPTER OF the applicable OVERHAUL MANUAL S FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIFIC PROPELLER CRITICAL PARTS Refer to Figure...

Page 105: ...14 Valve Assemblies for D2 MV V 20 7 8 Propellers Figure 3 8 93 AG Valve Assembly Governing 93 A Valve Assembly Non governing Drain oil Engine oil pressure Link Link Body Spool Gasket Drain oil Engin...

Page 106: ...g and through the heads of the two A 2038 screws Safety with 0 032 inch 0 81 mm safety wire Refer to Figure 3 1 c Perform the following three adjustments 1 Bottom the piston in the cylinder 2 Pull the...

Page 107: ...AT ENCIRCLES EACH SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW IS NOT DISLODGED PREVENTING THE CYLINDER FROM RESTING FLUSH AGAINST THE GASKET AND ENGINE CASE SURFACE 5 Torque each socket head cap screw in accordance with Ta...

Page 108: ...14 Installation of the Diaphragm and the Inner Ring Figure 3 8 1 B 119 2 Diaphragm C 111 Cylinder B 113 2 Inner Ring Flat side of the inner ring against the diaphragm B 119 2 Diaphragm Centerline C 1...

Page 109: ...bstantial property damage 1 Align the centerline of the diaphragm with the centerline of the cylinder and position the diaphragm flush against the cylinder a The centerline is identified by locating t...

Page 110: ...aphragm installed on cylinder Diaphragm Tab Some outer rings have a tab as shown in the illustration Align the tab with the valve assembly mounting surface on the cylinder if present Chamfered side of...

Page 111: ...Table 3 1 then install the screws through the outer ring and diaphragm into the cylinder CAUTION the ring may break IF ONLY A FEW SCREWS ARE TIGHTENED IN A LOCALIZED AREA 4 Using a staggered sequence...

Page 112: ...diaphragm o Install the hydraulic valve Refer to Figure 3 8 1 Connect the link with the tab and screw attached to the hydraulic piston 2 Insert the screw Table 3 1 in the large hole in the link at th...

Page 113: ...ropeller Owner s Manual 140 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL 61 00 40 Page 3 49 Rev 3 Feb 14 Counterweight Diaphragm Valve Assembly Valve Spool Jack Plate Unit Hydraulic Unit Travel Adjustment Figure 3 9 A 17...

Page 114: ...oming engines the clearance between the jack plate and any portion of the hub or spinner ring should be no less than 0 063 inch 1 59 mm and no greater than 0 125 inch 3 17 mm On Continental engines th...

Page 115: ...it With Governor a Pull the piston out with the propeller counterweights until the piston guide arms extend a maximum of 0 50 inch 12 7 mm for a 0 125 inch 3 17 mm diaphragm or a maximum of 0 44 inch...

Page 116: ...m touching the outer diaphragm ring B 120 or high pitch position 3 Propeller Installation a Clean the engine shaft with an approved solvent b Oil the engine shaft with engine oil c Install the spacer...

Page 117: ...k plate unit stop short of the two bushing lugs on the hub i Rotate the jack plate unit to allow each fork to engage each pitch change block and to align each push rod with each hub bushing CAUTION DO...

Page 118: ...ew from the factory 4 Connecting the Propeller Pitch Control Cable to Hydraulic Valve Lever a Position the piston in forward position toward propeller NOTE When in the forward position the piston shou...

Page 119: ...TURE FAILURE EXCESSIVE LOAD ON THE ENGINE NOSE CASE THRUST BEARING WILL ALSO RESULT h Verify that the jack plate is maintaining a correct distance away from the ring encircling the hub and on the engi...

Page 120: ...check make sure full pitch control and RPM range is achieved during flight 6 Install the spinner dome if applicable as follows CAUTION 1 TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE BLADE AND BLADE PAINT WRAP THE BLADE S...

Page 121: ...PROTECTION ARE required avoid prolonged contact use in a well ventilated area a Clean the engine case where the hydraulic unit cylinder mounts with Quick Dry Stoddard Solvent or MEK Remove any remain...

Page 122: ...the cylinder 1 Align the six cylinder mounting holes with the six mounting studs that protrude from the engine case and position the cylinder flush against the previously installed gasket CAUTION 1 C...

Page 123: ...ainst the diaphragm 3 Align the mounting holes in the inner ring with the holes in the diaphragm and cylinder 4 Install the screws Table 3 1 through the inner ring and diaphragm and thread into cylind...

Page 124: ...rusion around the outside of the outer ring and from the inside of the inner ring a If the protrusion has receded retighten all of the outer ring and or inner ring screws evenly to get the 0 062 inch...

Page 125: ...ply port n Perform the following three adjustments 1 Bottom the piston in the cylinder 2 Pull the propeller control for pitch and RPM control handle out approximately 2 25 inches 57 1 mm from the inst...

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Page 127: ...valve control until the valve spool touches the low pitch stop on the link NOTE The spool should extend 1 31 inches 33 3 mm beyond the valve casting Bend the stop as necessary to achieve this setting...

Page 128: ...G INSTALLATION d With a suitable crane hoist and sling carefully move the propeller assembly to the aircraft engine shaft e Install the propeller hub on the engine shaft CAUTION 1 USE the MARKINGS MAD...

Page 129: ...o Table 3 2 and Figure 3 2 to determine the proper torque value to which the torque wrench must be set m Check the travel of the piston 1 Grip the blade counterweights and at the same time rotate to l...

Page 130: ...e hub or spinner ring should be exactly 0 125 inch 3 17 mm NOTE Adjust the spacers behind the rear cone to obtain the applicable clearance however never allow the hub nut to engage less than five full...

Page 131: ...12 inch 3 0 mm d Connect the propeller pitch control cable to the lever that extends from the hydraulic valve 6 Adjusting the Propeller Control for Proper Ground or Static RPM a Start the engine and...

Page 132: ...ack plate and the ring encircling the hub on the engine side of the blase arm The clearance must be a minimum of 0 06 inches 1 5 mm and a maximum of 0 12 inches 3 0 mm for Lycoming engines and exactly...

Page 133: ...fter the spinner is installed caution 2 the spinner dome will wobble if not aligned properly and may AFFECT THE BALANCE of the propeller NOTE The following instructions relate to Hartzell Propeller In...

Page 134: ...ds from the valve spool b Disconnect the propeller pitch control cable from the hydraulic valve lever on the long end that extends from the valve spool c Remove the hub nut safety pin from the hub nut...

Page 135: ...lic Unit Removal for Propeller Model HC D2 MV V 20 3 CAUTION 1 USE ADEQUATE PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT THE HYDRAULIC UNIT FROM DAMAGE WHEN IT IS REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE AND WHEN IT IS STORED CAUT...

Page 136: ...itch control cable from the hydraulic valve lever on the long end that extends from the valve spool c Remove the lock nut from the threaded end of each push rod d Remove the washer from the threaded e...

Page 137: ...from each blade clamp link screw WARNING Use a suitably RATED sling TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE PROPELLER ASSEMBLY DURING REMOVAL CAUTION USE ADEQUATE PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT THE PROPELLER ASSEMBLY F...

Page 138: ...R AND PISTON CAVITY WHEN THE PISTON IS REMOVED FROM THE CYLINDER PLACE A PAN UNDER THE HYDRAULIC UNIT TO CATCH RELEASED ENGINE OIL a Grip the push rods and forks that protrude from the jack plate unit...

Page 139: ...PINNER DOME if installed a Spinner dome removal if installed 1 Remove the screws and washers that secure the spinner to the spinner bulkhead 2 Remove the spinner dome b On non governing propellers onl...

Page 140: ...ift the propeller from the engine j Remove the rear cone from the engine shaft k Remove the spacer s from the engine shaft l Place the propeller and associated parts on a cart for transportation 2 Hyd...

Page 141: ...inner dome removal if installed 1 Remove the screws and washers that secure the spinner to the spinner bulkhead 2 Remove the spinner dome b On non governing propellers only disconnect the propeller pi...

Page 142: ...URING REMOVAL CAUTION USE ADEQUATE PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT THE PROPELLER ASSEMBLY FROM DAMAGE WHEN IT IS REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE AND WHEN IT IS STORED i Using the support sling remove the prop...

Page 143: ...OVED FROM THE CYLINDER PLACE A PAN UNDER THE HYDRAULIC UNIT TO CATCH RELEASED ENGINE OIL a Grip the push rods and forks that protrude from the jack plate unit attached to the hydraulic unit piston b P...

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Page 145: ...HC D3 MV V 20 6L Propeller Model 4 7 E Maximum RPM Static is High Governing Propeller 4 8 F Static RPM too high HC D2 MV V 20 3 Propeller Model 4 8 G Static RPM too high HC D3 MV V 20 6L Propeller Mo...

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Page 147: ...OPELLER CRITICAL PARTS A Initial Run Up 1 Perform engine start and warm up per the Pilot s Operating Handbook POH 2 Cycle the propeller control throughout its operating range from low to high or as di...

Page 148: ...or STC holder then the low pitch stop is set correctly 2 If the engine speed stabilizes above or below the rated RPM the low pitch stop may require adjustment Refer to the Troubleshooting section of...

Page 149: ...Start and warm up the engine b Observe whether the piston moves through its stroke in response to the push pull control movement c Rework the control until sufficient travel is obtained 1 Bottom the...

Page 150: ...incorrectly set a Make additional fine adjustments to the governor maximum RPM stop setting until the rated maximum RPM is reached b If engine speed stabilizes above or below the rated RPM the low pi...

Page 151: ...ngine and back off on the low pitch stop screw a For 6 models the screw adjusts directly against the valve body 4 Run the engine up If the static RPM is still low stop the engine and further adjust th...

Page 152: ...ull forward should be held to the limits listed in the Aircraft Specification 2 Reduce the propeller RPM with the propeller control until the correct RPM is obtained 3 Stop the engine 4 Adjust the pro...

Page 153: ...ust off the locked position f Attach the control line at the propeller to the short end of the lever on the valve 1 Make sure the clamping bolt is tight against the bracket on the cylinder g Move the...

Page 154: ...be caused by friction or internal propeller corrosion that causes the propeller to react slower to governor commands The propeller must be tested on a test bench at a propeller repair facility to iso...

Page 155: ...propeller g Hub blade or blade clamp for damage or cracking h Blade deformation i Blade track For procedure refer to the Inspection and Check chapter of this manual j Airfoil profile identical betwee...

Page 156: ...se leakage that can be described as excessive and appearing suddenly especially when accompanied by vibration should be investigated immediately before further flight 1 For grease leakage check a Dama...

Page 157: ...ection Procedures 5 10 A Blade Damage 5 10 B Grease or Oil Leakage 5 10 C Vibration 5 12 D Tachometer Inspection 5 13 E Blade Track 5 15 F Loose Blades 5 15 G Corrosion 5 16 H Spinner Damage if instal...

Page 158: ...inspection and check 61 00 40 Propeller Owner s Manual 140 Page 5 2 Rev 2 Jun 12 This page is intentionally blank...

Page 159: ...r wider than 0 031 inch 0 79 mm must be REPAIRED BEFORE FURTHER FLIGHT for blade repair information Refer to the Maintenance Practices chapter of this manual 1 Visually inspect the entire blade for ni...

Page 160: ...inspection information and possible corrections to any discrepancies discovered as a result of preflight checks 2 Operational Checks CAUTION INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES IN THIS SECTION MAY INVOLVE Pro...

Page 161: ...abnormal vibration during this run up If vibration occurs shut the engine down determine the cause and correct it before further flight Refer to the Vibration section in the Testing and Troubleshootin...

Page 162: ...ations Procedures involved in these inspections are detailed below A Periodic Inspections Accomplish a detailed inspection at 100 hour intervals not to exceed twelve 12 calendar months Procedures invo...

Page 163: ...peller repair station Do not attempt repair 3 Visually inspect the hub parts for cracks or wear Refer to Grease and Oil Leaks in the Inspection Procedures section of this chapter for procedure A crack...

Page 164: ...equired at intervals not to exceed 24 months or 250 hours of operation whichever occurs first Refer to FAA Airworthiness Directive AD 65 21 04 Service Letter HC SL 61 48A and Service Letter HC SL 61 6...

Page 165: ...be properly maintained and overhauled according to the recommended service procedures CAUTION 1 OVERHAUL PERIODS LISTED BELOW ALTHOUGH CURRENT AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION ARE FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ON...

Page 166: ...aintenance Practices chapter of this manual for information regarding blade damage B Grease or Oil Leakage NOTE A new or newly overhauled propeller may leak slightly during the first several hours of...

Page 167: ...al inspection of the hub blade clamps and blades to locate the origin of leakage If the origin of the grease leakage is determined to be a noncritical part such as an O ring gasket or sealant repairs...

Page 168: ...bleshooting and evaluation of possible sources of vibration in accordance with engine or airframe manufacturer s instructions 2 Refer to the Vibration section in the Testing and Troubleshooting chapte...

Page 169: ...s manual 7 If cracks or failing components are found these parts must be replaced before further flight Report such occurrences to airworthiness authorities and Hartzell Propeller Inc Product Support...

Page 170: ...tion and check 61 00 40 Propeller Owner s Manual 140 Page 5 14 Rev 2 Jun 12 Checking Blade Track Figure 5 1 APS6155 Blade Play Figure 5 2 APS6163 BLADE END PLAY IN AND OUT PLAY FORE AND AFT PLAY RADIA...

Page 171: ...ine magneto is grounded off before rotating the propeller c Rotate the propeller by hand the opposite direction of normal rotation until a blade points directly at the paper Mark the position of the b...

Page 172: ...emoved by qualified personnel in accordance with the Blade Repairs section in the Maintenance Practices chapter of this manual 2 Heavy corrosion that results in severe pitting must be referred to an a...

Page 173: ...5 17 Rev 2 Jun 12 Percent Overspeed Reciprocating Engines Only Duration of Overspeed 105 20 Sec 1 min 3 min 5 min 110 103 Requires Evaluation by an appropriately licensed Propeller Repair Station No A...

Page 174: ...aft Type Certificate Data Sheet The duration of time at overspeed for a single event determines the corrective action that must be taken to ensure no damage to the propeller has occurred The criteria...

Page 175: ...must eventually be removed from the aircraft disassembled evaluated and or repaired by an authorized propeller repair station 2 Procedure for Temporary Operation If temporary additional operation is d...

Page 176: ...ect strike include situations where an aircraft is stationary and the landing gear collapses causing one or more blades to be significantly damaged or where a hangar door or other object strikes the p...

Page 177: ...f track or angle 4 Any diameter reduction 5 Blade damage 6 A bent cracked or failed engine shaft 7 Vibration during operation b Nicks gouges and scratches on blade surfaces or the leading and trailing...

Page 178: ...flight 6 Long Term Storage A Parts shipped from the Hartzell Propeller Inc factory are not shipped or packaged in a container that is designed for long term storage B Long term storage procedures may...

Page 179: ...ring Lubrication 6 9 3 Blade Repairs 6 11 A Repair of Nicks or Gouges 6 11 B Repair of Bent Blades 6 13 4 Painting After Repair 6 13 5 Dynamic Balance 6 17 A Overview 6 17 B Inspection Procedures Befo...

Page 180: ...Maintenance Practices 61 00 40 Page 6 2 Rev 2 Jun 12 Propeller Owner s Manual 140 TABLES Approved Paints Table 6 1 6 14...

Page 181: ...washing can force water and or cleaning solvents past seals and lead to internal corrosion of propeller components A General Cleaning CAUTION 1 When cleaning the propeller do not allow soap or solvent...

Page 182: ...Page 6 4 Rev 1 May 11 Propeller Owner s Manual 140 Maintenance Practices 61 00 40 A 3594 Lubrication Fitting Figure 6 1 Lubrication Fitting one in each clamp half Lubrication Label Figure 6 2 D 2050mv...

Page 183: ...rs first NOTE 1 If annual operation is significantly less than 100 hours calendar lubrication intervals should be reduced to six months NOTE 2 If the aircraft is operated or stored under adverse atmos...

Page 184: ...flight is prohibited if the outside air temperature is less than 40 f 40 c Caution use Hartzell propeller INC approved grease only except in the case of aeroshell greases 5 and 6 do not mix different...

Page 185: ...rom the hole of the removed lubrication fitting NOTE Lubrication is complete when grease emerges in a steady flow with no air pockets or moisture and has the color and texture of the new grease 4 Rein...

Page 186: ...ner s Manual 140 Maintenance Practices 61 00 40 Thrust Bearing Lubrication Figure 6 3 Lubricate thrust bearing A 38 at this location on the C 112 2 Piston Lubricate thrust bearing A 38 at this locatio...

Page 187: ...air temperature is less than 40 F 40 C Aeroshell 7 Good low temperature grease but high leakage oil separation at higher temperatures This grease has been associated with sporadic problems involving s...

Page 188: ...nance Practices 61 00 40 LOOKING AT LEADING EDGE LEADING EDGE 2 1 2 D x 10 1 4 deep 2 1 2 D x 20 1 8 deep LOCAL REPAIR LOCAL REPAIR Repair Limitations Figure 6 4 On the leading and trailing edge on th...

Page 189: ...ater than 0 31 inch 0 79 mm wide or deep must be removed before flight Field repair of small nicks and scratches may be performed by qualified personnel in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 43 13...

Page 190: ...rial from this point out to both sides of the damage providing a smooth blended depression that maintains the original airfoil general shape 3 Make repairs to the blade face or camber in the same mann...

Page 191: ...r of a bent blade or blades is considered a major repair This type of repair must be accomplished by an appropriately licensed propeller repair station and only within approved guidelines 4 Painting A...

Page 192: ...ipe A 153 n a Tempo Epoxy Yellow tip stripe A 154 n a Sherwin Williams Black F75KXB9958 4311 A 6741 145 1 Sherwin Williams Gray F75KXA10445 4311 A 6741 146 1 Sherwin Williams White tip stripe F75KXW10...

Page 193: ...ngs away from the eroded or repaired area with 120 to 180 grit sandpaper NOTE Paint erosion is typically very similar on all blades in a propeller assembly If one blade has more extensive damage e g i...

Page 194: ...oat before 30 minutes or after 48 hours If the paint is allowed to dry longer than four 4 hours it must be lightly sanded before another coat is applied 7 Remove the masking from the tip stripes and r...

Page 195: ...that can permanently damage the blade Reflective tape must be removed after dynamic balancing is completed NOTE Dynamic balance is recommended to reduce vibrations that may be caused by a rotating sys...

Page 196: ...ase leakage c Visually inspect the inner surface of the spinner dome for evidence of grease leakage 2 If there is no evidence of grease leakage lubricate the propeller in accordance with the Maintenan...

Page 197: ...ons on the outboard circular surface of the clamp Figure 6 5 2 The maximum number of balance weights per location is four 4 CAUTIon 1 Before dynamic balance record the number and location of all stati...

Page 198: ...power problem A The propeller low pitch stop is set to the aircraft TC or STC holder s requirements The TC or STC holder provides the required low pitch stop blade angle and may also provide the accep...

Page 199: ...Propeller Owner s Manual 140 ANTI ICE AND DE ICE SYSTEMS 61 00 40 Page 7 1 Nov 02 NOTE None of the propellers covered in this manual use anti ice or de ice systems...

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Page 201: ...RECORDS61 00 40 Page 8 1 Nov 02 Propeller Owner s Manual 140 CONTENTS 1 Introduction 8 3 2 Record Keeping 8 3 A Information to be Recorded 8 3 3 Propeller Logbook...

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Page 203: ...n which can aid the service technician in maintaining the propeller system 2 Record Keeping A Information to be Recorded 1 Information which is required to be recorded is listed in Part 43 of the U S...

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