# TCDS P-887: Hamilton Standard Division

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Hamilton Standard Division
- Revision: 9
- Revised: January 5, 1971
- Product: Propeller
- Certification basis: CAR 14
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/df/4a/df4adb4b85d1c1d3adcac9999910decc4de9923e2d17d342ca0123e20b088fe9
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AC2473AD7D4137BF8525670F006C6F3C.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/P-887

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- 43H

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

```text
Page No. 1 2 3
Rev. No. 9 9 9
Reformatted 7/94.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
P-887
Revision 9
Hamilton Standard
43H Propeller
January 5, 1971
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. P-887
Propellers of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of type certificate No. 887) and other
approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Administration meet the minimum standards for use in certificated aircraft in
accordance with pertinent aircraft data sheets and applicable portions of the Civil Air Regulations/Federal Aviation Regulations
provided they are installed, operated, and maintained as prescribed by the approved manufacturer's manuals and other approved
instructions.
Type Certificate Holder: Hamilton Standard Division
United Aircraft Corporation
Windsor Locks, Connecticut  06096
Type Constant speed; hydraulic  (see NOTES 3 and 4)
Engine shaft SAE No. 50, 51, 60 or X (X indicates special shaft sized for foreign engines are
eligible.)
Hub material Steel
Blade material Aluminum alloy
Number of blades 3
Hubs eligible 43H50, 43H51, 43H60 and 43HX  (see NOTE 1)
Blade
Eligible
Maximum
Continuous Takeoff
Diameter
Limits
Hub and
Blade Weight
(See Note 2) HP RPM HP RPM (See Note 2) (Max Diameter) NOTES
6959-0 to 6959-26 2920 1160 3700 1270 15'1-1/16"-12'11-1/16" 635 lbs. 6
(-0 to -26)
6960 is the left-hand version of 6959. 5
6967-0 to 6967-26 2920 1160 3700 1270 15'1-1/16"-12'11-1/16" 661 lbs. 6
6968 is the left-hand version of 6967. 5
6993-4 to 6993-26 2920 940 3400 1030 16'9-1/16"-14'11-1/16" 795 lbs. 6
6994 is the left-hand version of 6993. 5
Certification basis CAR 14 as amended to 18 May 1954
Type Certificate No. 887 issued 14 December 1954
Date of application for Type Certificate 16 July 1954
Production basis Production Certificate No. 14

P-887 Page 2
NOTE 1. Hub Model Destination
See * below.
SAE propeller shaft size
Blade shank size
Number of blades
Major model type
4 3 H 60 300-
*A dash number added to the propeller model designation indicates minor changes which do not affect
eligibility.  If number is above 300 it also indicates the complete blade assembly and all of the rotating
deicing system components.
NOTE 2. Blade Model Destination
If used, indicates telescoped; "S" square cutoff
Nominal reduction from basic diameter in inches
Operational features (may indicate particular
deicing assembly), does not affect eligibility.
Aerodynamic and structural features
If used, indicates shank fairing design.
A 6959 C 8 T- -
The blade model designation suffixed with "T" indicates a diameter reduction by telescoping.  Blade
models with square cutoffs in accordance with Hamilton Standard blade drawings are suffixed with "S"
except the following blades use square cutoffs not designated by "S"; Blade Models 6959.  Telescoped
blades and blades with a square cutoff are eligible at the same ratings and diameter limits as blades with
standard cutoff.   Diameter limits shown are nominal diameters of the assembled propellers and do not
include the ± 1/8 inch manufacturing tolerance permissible for propellers with basic diameter less than
14 feet or ± 1/4 inch permissible for propellers with basic diameter 14 feet or larger.
NOTE 3. Pitch Control.  Eligible with Hamilton Standard constant speed governor only.
NOTE 4. (a) Feathering.  Eligible with full feathering control installed in accordance with the propeller
manufacturer's instructions.
(b) Reversing.  Eligible with reversing controls installed in accordance with the propeller
manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE 5. Left-hand Models.  The left-hand version of an approved model propeller is eligible at the same
rating and diameter limitations as listed for the right-hand model.
NOTE 6. Interchangeable Blades.  Blades with an "S" or "T" suffix (see NOTE 2) are not interchangeable with
each other or with blades having normal round cutoffs.  Only blades listed in the same group in (a)
or (b) are interchangeable in the same diameter without a flight test.
(a) Interchangeable aerodynamically and vibrationwise not applicable.
(b) Interchangeable aerodynamically only; Group (1) 6959 and 6967 (nickel-plated version of 6959)

Page 3 P-887
NOTE 7. Accessories.
(a) Propeller Deicing
(1) Electric.  Eligible only with Hamilton Standard electric deicing equipment installed in
accordance with the propeller manufacturer's instructions.*
(2) Fluid.  Eligible only with Hamilton Standard fluid deicing equipment installed in
accordance with the propeller manufacturer's instructions.*
*All rubber deicing accessories shall be installed in accordance with Hamilton Standard
instructions regarding the cementing sequence for adhering rubber accessories to aluminum
alloy blades.
NOTE 8. Shank Fairings.  Not applicable
NOTE 9. Special Limits.  Not applicable
NOTE 10. Special Notes.  The word "eligible" as used herein does not signify approval.  For approval,
compliance with the applicable aircraft airworthiness requirements is necessary.
....END....
```

## ADs (3, in force first)

- [AD 81-13-06 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-13-06-R2): Blade Fillet and Shank · Hamilton Standard Division 22D, 23D, 24D and 9 more. Effective Sep 15, 1989
- [AD 58-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-08-04): Pitch Locks · Hamilton Standard Division 232, 242, 34D and 3 more
- [AD 58-08-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-08-05): Pitch Lock · Hamilton Standard Division 34E, 43E and 43H

## STCs approved under this data sheet (1)

- [STC SP00582NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP00582NY): Installation of Prop-Guard Polyurethane Protective Tape on the leading edge of metal propellers.. McFarlane Aviation, Inc.

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