Hi Nigel, Sounds like an idea worth investigating. Could you confirm that: 1- We would keep our existing hubs? 2- We all kick in for the development of a new FRP blade system by Bolly? 3- The new system, not requiring lag screws into timber, would not need the overly cautious 6 year overhaul.
Questions: 1- How would we go with Hoffman for spare parts if we are using their hub without their blades? 2- Will Bolly be subsidising the process as they have a lot of potential sales worldwide? 3- Any preliminary idea of costs for Bolly to do this? cheers Rob Rob Thompson 0429 493828 Please note that my new email address is [email protected] From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:55:50 +0930 Subject: [DOG mailing list] Bloody Hoffmann Props Hi All. Mt prop is due at the end of the year and I am not looking forward to the expense and hassles of the 6-7 year routine. I have spoken to Bolly Props about a solution. Thus I am looking for interest. My thought is FRP blades to replace our timber units and run the same design hub. In other words a FRP copy. To do this would mean testing and CASA assessment for certification. There would be a significant cost but spread over at least 24 users in Australia alone likely worth while. My suggestion is a TBO of at least 1000 hours. No calendar life and the leading edge strips would be able to be replaced in OZ instead of going back to Germany. Comments please. Nige.
