Propeller Owner's Manual
115N
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
61-00-15
Page 3-3
Rev. 24 Dec/20
1. Tools, Consumables, and Expendables
The following tools, consumables, and expendables will be
required for propeller removal or installation:
NOTE: Compact propellers are manufactured with six basic hub
mounting flange designs. The flange types are D, F, K,
L, N, or R. The flange type used on a particular propeller
installation is indicated in the propeller model number
stamped on the hub. For example, HC-C2Y
F
-4A
indicates an “F” flange. Refer to Aluminum Hub Propeller
Model Identification in the Description and Operation
chapter of this manual for a description of each flange
.
A. Tooling
CAUTION:
USE CARE WHEN USING TOOLS.
INCORRECT USE OF TOOLS COULD
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE HUB THAT
CANNOT BE REPAIRED AND WOULD
REQUIRE THAT THE HUB BE REPLACED.
(1) Tools for Bulkhead Mounting
CAUTION 1: DO NOT USE AN OPEN END
WRENCH TO TORQUE THE HUB
CLAMPING NUTS ON A SMOOTH
FORGED HUB.
CAUTION 2: WHEN USING THE TORQUE WRENCH
ADAPTER TE457, MAKE SURE THAT
IT IS CORRECTLY ENGAGED ON THE
NUT BEFORE APPLYING TORQUE.
(a) For three-bladed propellers that use a smooth
forged hub:
1 The three-bladed smooth forged hub has less
area around the heads of the hub clamping bolts
than the previous design of the compact hub.
2 Torque wrench adapter Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Part Number 101939 TE457 is required when
torquing the hub clamping bolts for a three-
bladed smooth forged hub.
