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bob(at)panth.co.uk
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 5:59 am Post subject: NSI CAP 140 IFA prop maintenance and spares

Hello group,



I'm a would be Europa owner and am considering buying a plane with a 

Rotax  912 engine and an NSI CAP140 IFA prop.



I know little about Europa's (other than they look good, fly well,  and  

have very loyal owners,) and I know even less about this prop, other 

than I had heard a rumour that spares/ servicing might be a problem for 

UK owners.  Any info on servicing, spares, pre-purchase checking  (and 

anything else I should know) would be appreciated.



Apologies if this question has been answered somewhere in the archive 

(I'm still learning how to drive this site)



Thanks (in anticipation)



Bob

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rlborger(at)mac.com
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 6:40 am Post subject: NSI CAP 140 IFA prop maintenance and spares

Bob,



I would recommend a Google or other search on "NSI CAP 140 Propeller" to get as much background information as possible.  I believe there may be a Canadian AD on the prop.  NSI used to have a website ( http://www.nsiaero.com/ ) but it  is no longer operating.      Caveat Emptor.



Is it possible in the UK to replace the CAP 140 on a flying Europa with another prop (Warp Drive, Airmaster, Whirlwind, WoodComp, etc.)?  Can this be done economically in this case?



Check six,

Bob Borger

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On Nov 4, 2010, at 8:55, Bob Panther wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   

 

 Hello group,

 

 I'm a would be Europa owner and am considering buying a plane with a Rotax  912 engine and an NSI CAP140 IFA prop.

 

 I know little about Europa's (other than they look good, fly well,  and  have very loyal owners,) and I know even less about this prop, other than I had heard a rumour that spares/ servicing might be a problem for UK owners.  Any info on servicing, spares, pre-purchase checking  (and anything else I should know) would be appreciated.

 

 Apologies if this question has been answered somewhere in the archive (I'm still learning how to drive this site)

 

 Thanks (in anticipation)

 

 Bob

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Bob.Fairall(at)fairalls.c
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:00 am Post subject: NSI CAP 140 IFA prop maintenance and spares

Hi Bob,



Try LAA Inspector - Dave Charlesworth ........ DCHARLESWORTH3(at)aol.com / +44 7876 745986



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garrys(at)tampabay.rr.com
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:06 am Post subject: NSI CAP 140 IFA prop maintenance and spares

I can enthusiastically recommend the Whirlwind constant speed prop.  Those

who are running it will swear it's the best on the market.  A little pricey,

but it you want the ultimate in performance, it's the way to go.



Garry Stout




Bob,



Is it possible in the UK to replace the CAP 140 on a flying Europa with

another prop (Warp Drive, Airmaster, Whirlwind, WoodComp, etc.)?  Can this

be done economically in this case?



Bob Borger

On Nov 4, 2010, at 8:55, Bob Panther wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   

 

 Hello group,

 

 I'm a would be Europa owner and am considering buying a plane with a Rotax

912 engine and an NSI CAP140 IFA prop.
	


 	  Quote: 	
		   

 I know little about Europa's (other than they look good, fly well,  and

have very loyal owners,) and I know even less about this prop, other than I
	


had heard a rumour that spares/ servicing might be a problem for UK owners.

Any info on servicing, spares, pre-purchase checking  (and anything else I

should know) would be appreciated.

 	  Quote: 	
		   

 Apologies if this question has been answered somewhere in the archive (I'm

still learning how to drive this site)
	


 	  Quote: 	
		   

 Thanks (in anticipation)

 

 Bob

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pete(at)lawless.info
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:53 am Post subject: NSI CAP 140 IFA prop maintenance and spares

Hi Bob 



NSI were bought out by Maxwell Propulsion some year back, Maxwell have

ceased trading recently.  Although they never officially supported the

CAP140 they did have quite a number of spares.  The blades are standard

Warpdrive and readily obtainable from them directly. However the cuffs are

NSI and would need to be refitted. There was an AD regarding the early

version of the cuff but they are now on Mark 3 with no issues.  The original

problem was when the prop was fitted to I think Lycoming or Continental and

not Rotax or Subaru.  There are still a few spares about but watch out for

spare blades where the Subaru ones turn the other way.



Very well engineered propeller with little to go wrong.  Check for play in

the blades when it is static. It also suites the Europa flight

characteristics and performs well.  Mine is on a 912 and we get 125kts

indicated at around 14.5 litres ph depending on load.



Regards



Pete



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