Skydive2 1 #1 September 19, 2003 We are currently considering putting a 3 Blade prop on our 1957 Cessna 182. I have heard good and bad things about the 3 blade prop on the earlier model C-182's. I was wondering if anyone here who has flowen, or owned a earily model C-182 with a 3 blade has any good or bad things to say? Any and all info is greatly appreciated. Lance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggersam 1 #2 September 19, 2003 You might consider posting to www.diverdriver.com. It seems to be more pilot and aircraft related. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 September 19, 2003 You might also want to get in contact with the Cessna Pilot's Association.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #4 September 19, 2003 Don't think this will contribute much, but out C-182 was two-blade until we put a new turbocharged engine in this spring, and a three-blade prop tp go with it. Climbs like a bandit now. But I don't know that a three-blade prop alone would do anything significant, seems to me you need the power to get the prop to do it's thing. (Early 60's vintage.) Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GroundZero 0 #5 September 20, 2003 The 3 blade prop is less efficient but will seem smoother. From all the other jump operators I've spoken to re 3 blade... no improvement at all. I assume (know) that you are replacing the Hartzell (damned AD's!). Save a thousand bucks and go with the McCauley 2 blade kit (complete prop, spinner and govenor). Performance will be the same as your Hartzell, but no more 250 hour inspection/overhaul. Chris (I did throw one of those brand new spinners last weekend... know what? McCauley covered it all under warranty... even 6 days after the 36 month warranty expired). Feel free to pm me for any info. I'm a happy McCauley 2 blade fan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #6 September 20, 2003 Contact Blue Skies Skydiving in Bremerton Washington. They re-made one of their 182's and it has a 520 for a powerplant and a 3 bladed prop. It climbs like a crazy. I am sure that they will be happy to give you some information.... Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
