Woodcomp Klassic Prop Tape

[Duane]

The tape from the factory has come off.  It does not like the Texas heat.  What are you doing for replacement tape?  A roll of tape is over $300.  Is there a more reasonably priced alternative?

 

Duane

[Ben Fitzgerald-O'Connor]

Duane - you can use 3M prop tape, which I believe is supplied by Aircraft Spruce amougst others. I'd check with your local maintanance shop what they recomend.

 

The tape is important to protect the prop and is much cheaper than new blades! it is considered a consumable and normally lasts a year or so - but depends on your hours.

 

Regards

Ben

[Ben Fitzgerald-O'Connor]

- oh - and very important to remember to keep the covers on the prop whenever you are not flying - especially in your texas heat the covers protect the props from UV which can otherwise shorten the prop life over time!