# TCDS P-889: McCauley Propeller Systems

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: McCauley Propeller Systems
- Revision: 5
- Revised: July 7, 2006
- Product: Propeller
- Certification basis: Part 14, CAR 14
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/29/24/29247ed8a354d89ac61e67afade18e107240b44db982b4c7d65d50ea90922be6
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/22891CA77B8520CC862571A80063C1C2.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/P-889

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- 2B36C7

## What the data sheet says

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

```text
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
P-889 
Revision 5 
McCauley 
2B36 
 
July 7, 2006 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. P-889 
 
Propellers of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of type certificate no. 889) and other 
approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Administration meet the minimum standards for use in the 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 McCauley Propeller Systems 
 7751 East Pawnee  
 Wichita, KS 67207 
 
Type Controllable; hydraulic  (see Note 3) 
Engine shaft SAE No. 3 flange 
Hub material Aluminum alloy 
Blade material Aluminum alloy 
Number of blades 2 
Hub models eligible 2B36C7  (see Note 1) 
 
 
 
Blades Eligible 
 
 
Max. Continuous 
 
 
   Takeoff 
 
Diameter 
Limits 
Approx. maximum 
weight complete 
(for reference only) 
(See Note 2) HP RPM HP RPM (see Note 2) (See Note 3) 
78K-0 
   to 
78K-8 
 
165 
 
2800 
 
165 
 
2800 
 
78"  -  70" 
 (-0 to -8) 
 
59 lbs. 
 
Certification basis Civil Air Regulations Part 14 effective March 5, 1952, with Amendments 14-1 
 and 14-2 thereto. 
 Type Certificate No. 889 issued February 21, 1955. 
 Date of application for Type Certificate February 9, 1955. 
 
Production basis Production Certificate No. 3 
 
NOTE 1. Hub Model Designation 
        Basic model designation 
         
2 B 36 C 1 - A   
        Minor change not affecting interchangeability or eligibility 
         
        Any change affecting eligibility 
         
        C denotes nonfeathering model 
         
        McCauley blade shank size 
         
        SAE No. 3 flange 
         
        Number of blades 
Page No. 1 2 
Rev. No. 5 4

P-889 Page 2 of 2 
NOTE 2. Blade Model Designation  
        Basic model designation 
         
78 K - 4      
         
        Reduction in inches from basic design diameter 
        (as -4, diameter reduced four inches to 74 inches) 
         
        Blade form characteristics, i.e. activity factor, 
        planform, pitch distribution, etc. 
         
        Basic design diameter in inches 
 
NOTE 3. Pitch controls Eligible.   Engine mounted two-way valve, covered by D-1802 installation assembly drawing. 
 
NOTE 4. Not applicable. 
 
NOTE 5. Left-Hand Models .  The left-hand version of an approved model is eligible at the same rating and diameter 
 limitations as listed for the right-hand model. 
 
NOTE 6, 7, and 8.  Not applicable. 
 
NOTE 9.   Table of Propeller-Engine Combinations  
  Approved Vibrationwise for Use on Single-Engine Tractor Aircraft 
  
 The maximum and minimum propeller diameters that can be used from a vibration standpoint are shown  
 below.  No reduction below the minimum diameter listed is permissible since this figure includes the  
 diameter reduction allowable for repair purposes. 
  
Blade Model Engine Model Max. Dia. (Inches) (Min. Dia. (Inches) Placards 
78K Continental C-145-2H 78 72 None 
78K Continental O-300-B 78 72 None 
 
NOTE 10. The word "eligible" as used herein does not signify approval  For approval, compliance with the 
 applicable aircraft airworthiness requirements is necessary. 
 
 
....END.....
```

## ADs (1, in force first)

- [AD 2005-14-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-14-11): Failed propeller blade · Hartzell Propeller BHC-92W, BHC-92ZF-1, BHC-92ZF-3 and 391 more. Effective Aug 17, 2005

## STCs approved under this data sheet (2)

- [STC SP01222WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP01222WI): Installation of Aircraft Development propeller vortelators.. Aircraft Development Co
- [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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