Airplane propellers are primarily categorized into fixed-pitch, offering a performance compromise, and various adjustable-pitch types that allow for optimization across different flight conditions.

When spiffy, high-tech, high-performance propellers go into the prop shop, they’re carefully restored to their original shape with sophisticated, computerized propeller repair tools, right? Well, no.

Unless you are an expert welder who also happens to have access to a hydraulic press, the chances of your completing a major propeller repair or reconditioning job successfully are slim and none. And ...

Increased aircraft utilization is driving the propeller MRO market. The companies listed below are among authorized propeller service providers. McCauley Propeller Systems sees continuing growth in ...

The company is offering two free videos on propeller care and maintenance. The first, "Propeller Care & Maintenance for Professionals," runs 30 min. and is aimed at aviation maintenance professionals.

A propeller strike is a serious event, broadly defined by engine manufacturers (Continental, Lycoming) to include any incident requiring prop repair or a sudden RPM drop, even from impacts with ...

Recently a team of Hydrex diver/technicians performed a propeller blade cropping on a 190-meter container bulker berthed in Hamburg. Two parts of the tip of one of the four propeller blades were ...

Prop Depot, a specialized marine propeller shop, has expanded its inventory and repair capabilities to address increasing demand from boat owners seeking performance upgrades and maintenance solutions ...

Erik Gronnvoll replaces one of the propellers on the wall of his Evergreen Propeller shop in Kingston. (Photo: MEEGAN M. REID) KINGSTON — Yachting season is around the corner, and soon flocks of ...