Differentiate between Steel and Aluminum props (decor Question)

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itawad

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Jul 14, 2021
Hello

I'm looking into buying an out of service aluminum prop and finish into gloss finish for decor display. I have few offers to buy but need to check that I'm not buying a steel one (Lack of experience !).

ANy tips to know if its an aluminum rather than steel when buying?
I have Macqualy and sensenich metal props available to buy

THank you
Imad
 
A magnet?
 
If it is a Curtiss prop it is about 50/50 steel or alloy and a magnet will answer
If it is a very large Aeroprop it may be steel
If it is Rotol or Hoover it may be Jablo but mainly alloy
Virtually everything else is alloy or wood
 
Macauley or Sensenich will most likely be aluminium. I'm not aware that Sensenich have ever made a steel prop, but have a feeling the Macauley may have in the distant past.

But, yeah, go along and view with a magnet in hand.
Or use the model numbers to have a look at the FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet database if they're civilian props.
 
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