Cost of new /used props versus repair and timing of repair?

[Bob Quinn]

Can anyone give me an idea of what ballpark range I might be looking at for repair of 1 or 2 props?

Do they always need tuning or can you just get one fixed. I have vibration on my port side only and just wondering what the correct approach would be.

My other thought is find a spare set so I can do a quick change out.

I am assuming prop repair is a week, or a month wait time typically?

Thanks, I am in Michigan.

 

[jap201]

Last year we banged one of the props. Since I was down and out anyway, I decided to send both out and had them matched and balanced, etc. My bill was ~2k for 4 blade 24" x 24" in Conn.

 

[Bob Quinn]

Last year we banged one of the props. Since I was down and out anyway, I decided to send both out and had them matched and balanced, etc. My bill was ~2k for 4 blade 24" x 24" in Conn.

Thank you, what kind of turn around time?

 

[Pascal]

A good prop shop can do amazing things with damaged props. Usually takes about a week depending on how busy they are. Some shops usually charge a flat fee for basic reconditioning and then more for heavier work.

I wouldn’t get used props unless they ve been checked

Another source of vibration obviously could be the shafts. They should be tested by rotating them and measuring the end.

 

[jap201]

It was last summer and they were packed. took 2 weeks due to last summers backlog. I'd let the prop shop fix them, unless they tell you its time to get new wheels. And like Pascal said, its normally a week, and they can do amazing things.

good luck

Thank you, what kind of turn around time?

 

[Dragonten]

Bob, I would say it depends on the time of the year and how busy they are in the area in question. I had to wait a couple months up leading up to this spring in Minnesota. Paid 1,750 to have 2 tuned/balanced. Since you are in Michigan Michigan Wheel might be a good option for you. Mark