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I did briefly look for a McCauley that was STC'd for this airplane, but the only one I saw was fixed-pitch. If there is a CS McCauley available for this airplane that I didn't find, I don't want to know about it now!!! :lol:

Thanks KRyan and Duncan, Yes, I've considered a new hub and have been quoted $3000, plus labor. Then another $1500-2000 for O/H. I'd have a 0 SMOH prop with 30+ year old blades. While they aren't a dime-a-dozen, there are quite a few non-AD Hartzell props available on the used market...

Thanks Dan, My understanding is that the MT 205cm (80") can be trimmed to 200cm (78"). That would provide 1" less clearance than the 76" Hartzell that is on the plane. At the moment, I'm leaning toward a newer Hartzell prop. Is your MT prop noticeably smoother running or quieter than...

Hello, I am new to this forum and was hoping to get some ‘expert’ input. I’ve been a professional pilot for many years, but have never owned an airplane until very recently. I now have a 1958 C172 with a Penn Yan O-360-A1A conversion. The airplane currently has a Hartzell C2YK 76” prop that...