Propeller Overhaul Shops

[gvo...@gmail.com]

Can someone recommend a propeller overhaul shop?  My Hartzell BA is past recommended overhaul date and spitting a little grease.  I’m looking to get some quotes.

 

I already am aware of South Coast Propeller in AL.  I talked to them a couple weeks ago.  They seemed to know what they were doing and have a truck that will pick up the prop from FFC. 

 

I’m getting quotes in $5500 range which seems crazy to me since the prop only cost $7500 new in 2008, but maybe I just need to recalibrate my expectations based on the current market.  I figure I will check a few different options just to cover my bases.

 

Thanks,

 

Greg Vouga

(919) 592-2124

gvo...@gmail.com

 

[vic syracuse]

Hi, Greg. Yep, those are the going rates. I think your prop new now is around $12k. 

South Coast does a great job and they are all I ever used at Base Leg Aviation. 

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[Jim Faber]

Hi Greg,

FWIW, I just had my MT 3 blade prop and governor overhauled in Feb for $8500.

They did it for $5500 six years ago. Cost new as $10,000.

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[Chuck]

They did my Cherokee 6 3 blade  3-12-2024.  Great job on it.  $5900 

CHUCK KERSCHER
SPLIT OAK CONTRACTING INC.
678-618-8646 cell

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[gvo...@gmail.com]

Thanks everyone for the quick responses!

 

In case any of you were wondering…

 

I called South Coast, Air Prop, and Sensenich.  All seemed knowledgeable and helpful.  I got an overhaul price range of $4000-$5050.  All had a lead time of about 5-6wks.  South Coast and Air Prop will pick up from FFC.  I’m leaning towards Air Prop Specialists at this point.

 

Greg

[Joseph Subits]

Hi Greg,

Before I sold my plane to Brian and Mark Metger back in late 2023, I had my Hartzell overhauled at Southcoast per Vic’s guidance and they did a great job for about $5,500 if I recall correctly. 

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[Bob Walden]

Yep.  South Coast did mine.  Highly recommend.

Waldo 

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[Dan Kornacki]

I’m going to send mine out as well.  Let’s coordinate a time.

Karnac

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[gvo...@gmail.com]

I’m talking with Air Prop Specialists currently.  They have a truck that will swing by to pick up props 1-2 times per week free of charge.  I’m 99% sure I’m going with them, just waiting for a confirmation that they can reproduce the paint on my prop.

 

Greg 

[Ralph "Trapper" Trapaga]

Greg, I’ve got less than 100hrs on my Hartzell 2-bladed Blended Airfoil since APS overhauled it. Not much time in which to judge but so far it’s working great. Be advised that they installed NYCO grease, where before overhaul I was using Aeroshell 6. You DON’T want to mix these greases. 

Best of luck with it. 

Ralph "Trapper" Trapaga

165 Turnberry Cir

Fayetteville, GA  30215

H: 770-631-8272

C: 678-571-9595

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[vic syracuse]

NYCO is the new recommended grease. But do not mix. 

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[gvo...@gmail.com]

Thanks for the heads up on NYCO Grease.  I didn’t know there was a new grease.

 

Here’s another question…  Is it necessary to overhaul the prop governor at the same time as the propeller?  I have a MT governor, bought new in 2008, never overhauled, ~1550hrs tach time.  It’s currently working good, no issues.

 

Greg

[vic syracuse]

The governors have a recommended TBO of 72 months or 2000 hours, whichever comes first.

Vic Syracuse

https://baselegaviation.com

[gvo...@gmail.com]

Thanks, I suspected this might be the case…