Sensenich Wood Propeller Serial Numbers
Sensenich also has a website listing current propellers as well as serial numbers and dates of manufacture. You will need to look through the aircraft listings and find the drawing number that matches your propeller. Check out this link to the documents page that lists propeller serial numbers and the approximate dates they were made. Sensenich has manufactured well over 700,000 propellers in the 75+ years we have been in business.
Sensenich Propeller Application Guide
Call us regarding the complete line of Sensenich aircraft propellers including fixed pitch wood propellers for antique, light sport and experimental aircraft as well as aluminum propellers for general aviation aircraft. We can supply Sensenich propellers for experimental aircraft such as Van's RV and Glassairs and carbon fiber ground adjustable propellers for light sport aircraft using Rotax, Jabiru, Continental and Lycoming engines. We stock the most common Classic Sensenich Wood Propellers and often have refurbished propellers available. All of our Sensenich wood aircraft propellers are FAA certified and feature laminated birch construction with riveted brass leading edges. Our pricing on the full line of Sensenich propeller is always competitive. Choosing between a fixed pitch wood or a fixed pitch metal propeller. While wood propellers are not certified for many planes, when they are certified there are some advantages:.
Wood props are lighter and result in an increase in payload. Wood propellers cause less vibration. While metal props accumulate invisible flaws from vibrations and flexing, wood props are not affected. In the event of a prop strike, the wooden propeller will itself be destroyed but in most cases not damage the crankshaft. After a metal prop strike, the engine should be disassembled and inspected. Wood props must be sent back to the factory for overhaul. Wood props are generally the less expensive choice.
Most new airplane designs require metal propellers:. Metal propellers are more efficient because of a thinner airfoil design. A certified prop shop can change the pitch of a metal propeller. (This change in pitch must of course comply to the manufacturer’s specifications.).
Metal propellers can be overhauled at any FAA certified propeller facility. Metal propellers retain their value better than wood as a trade-in for resale.