Prop Vibration.

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Prop Vibration.

Postby vernon11 » Thu May 22, 2008 8:11 pm

We are busy experimenting wit a warp drive on our Bush Baby. At the moment we are using an over pitched wooden prop. The warp drive is performing well, but on declerating, The is quit a bad vibration. Can anyone tell me what might be the cause?
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Re: Prop Vibration.

Postby DarkHelmet » Fri May 23, 2008 10:26 am

Does it happen at certain revs?

What engine you have?

Are all the blades pitched exactly the same?
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Re: Prop Vibration.

Postby Morph » Fri May 23, 2008 10:43 am

Yes critical that all the blades are exactly the same pitch.

Also check the balance of the blade.
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Re: Prop Vibration.

Postby DarkHelmet » Fri May 23, 2008 10:50 am

Check balance:

Tie rope to middle of a pen or stick, tie other end of rope to a branch, push the pen thru the middle of prop and let it hang. If balanced prop should be level
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Re: Prop Vibration.

Postby Morph » Fri May 23, 2008 11:01 am

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Re: Prop Vibration.

Postby vernon11 » Fri May 23, 2008 8:44 pm

Thanks all.
The motor is 912 Extra.
Vibration is at any rpm when throttling back.
The problem is being sorted out. Buying a new De Necker prop.

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