Whirlwind 330 hints

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Revision as of 16:29, 8 October 2022 by Martin (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==== order number ==== *330-3B-A/78G-78-S-R (before slash is hub model, after slash is blade model) ** Hub *** 330 = hub series *** 3B = number of blades *** A = SAE-2 1/2" flange<br>B=SAE=2 7/16" flange ** Blade *** 78G = Blade Style *** diameter *** S = Standard operation (increase pressure to increase pitch, goes to flat pitch on oil pressure loss)<br>C = Counter-Weight (feathers on oil pressure loss) *** R = right hand turn (clockwise as seen from pilot)<br>left hand...")
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order number

  • 330-3B-A/78G-78-S-R (before slash is hub model, after slash is blade model)
    • Hub
      • 330 = hub series
      • 3B = number of blades
      • A = SAE-2 1/2" flange
        B=SAE=2 7/16" flange
    • Blade
      • 78G = Blade Style
      • diameter
      • S = Standard operation (increase pressure to increase pitch, goes to flat pitch on oil pressure loss)
        C = Counter-Weight (feathers on oil pressure loss)
      • R = right hand turn (clockwise as seen from pilot)
        left hand turn


specs

  • Diameter: 78"
  • Weight: 55 lbs
  • Governor: Pressure to Increase Pitch, meaning engine will overspeed on oil pressure loss and prop will not feather
    (they also make a counter-weighted version which feathers on oil pressure lost - but it's heavier and more expensive)
  • Governor Pressure: 300-330 psi
  • Max rpm: 2,700
  • Mounting bolt torque: 50 ft lb
  • TBO (teardown inspection): 500 hours or 5 years