# TCDS P-911: McCauley Propeller Systems

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: McCauley Propeller Systems
- Revision: 9
- Revised: July 7, 2006
- Product: Propeller
- Certification basis: Part 14, CAR 14
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/78/14/781441ca0957f8581d8c92b1cf54eeeeca92430e2cc7dcaa14b07270f0d55806
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D9204DD02F05F970862571A8006496E8.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/P-911

## Models (6)

As the data sheet lists them.

- 2AF36C89
- 2AF36C38
- 2AF36C39
- D2AF36C48
- 2AF36C68
- 2AF36C26

## 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-911 
Revision 9 
McCAULEY 
2AF36C 
D2AF36C 
July 7, 2006 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. P-911
 
Propellers of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of propeller type certificate No. 911) 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 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 Constant speed; hydraulic  (see NOTES 3 and 4) 
Engine shaft Special flange 4 in. B.C. 
Hub material Aluminum alloy 
Blade material Aluminum alloy 
No. of blades 2 
Hubs models eligible 2AF36C26, 2AF36C38, 2AF36C39, 2AF36C68, 2AF36C89, D2AF36C48 
 
    Approx. maximum 
 Maximum  Diameter weight complete 
 Continuous Takeoff Limits (For reference only) 
Blades HP RPM HP RPM (See NOTE 2) (See NOTE 3) 
 
Hub Models 2AF36C26, D2AF36C48
90MF-0       
to 265 2700 265 2700 90" - 78" 68 lb. 
90MF-12     (-0 to -12)  
       
Hub Model 2AF36C38
100RF-6       
to 310 2400 310 2400 94" - 84" 77 lb. 
100RF-16     (-6 to -16)  
 
Hub Model 2AF37C39
78BF-0       
to 265 2700 265 2700 78" - 74" 71 lb. 
78BF-4     (-0 to -4)  
       
78BFM-0       
to 265 2700 265 2700 78" - 74" 71 lb. 
78BFM-4     (-0 to -4)  
       
Hub Model 2AF36C68
100RFM-6       
to 310 2400 310 2400 94" - 84" 77 lb. 
100RFM-16     (-6 to -16)  
Page No. 1 2 3 4 
Rev. No. 9 8 8 8

P-911 Page 2 of 4 
 
    Approx. maximum 
 Maximum  Diameter weight complete 
 Continuous Takeoff Limits (For reference only) 
Blades HP RPM HP RPM (See NOTE 2) (See NOTE 3) 
       
Hub Model 2AF36C89
78BFS-0       
to 265 2700 265 2700 78" - 74" 65.5 lb. 
78BFS-4     (-0 to -4)  
 
 
Certification basis Models 2AF36C26/90MF, 2AF36C39/78BFM, D2AF36C48/90MF and  
 2AF36C89/78BFS: 
  Civil Air Regulations Part 14 effective December 15, 1956 
 Models 2AF36C38/100RF and 2AF36C68/100RFM: 
  Civil Air Regulations Part 14 effec tive December 15, 1956 with Amendment 14-1  
  thereto. 
 Type Certificate No. 911 issued July 22, 1959 
 Model 2AF36C39/78BFM hub serial number 611445 and subsequent, approved August  
 28, 1961 under delegation option provisions of Part 410 of the Regulations of the  
 Administrator. 
 Model D2AF36C48/90MF hub serial number 621545 and subsequent, approved October  
 4, 1961, under delegation option provisions of Part 410 of the Regulations of the  
 Administrator. 
 Model 2AF36C89/78BFS propeller approved February 22, 1963, under delegation  
 option provisions of Part 410 of the Regulations of the Administrator. 
 Model 2AF36C38/100RF propeller approved October 5, 1963 under delegation option  
 provisions of Part 410 of the Regulations of the Administrator. 
 Model 2AF36C68/100RFM propeller approved May 21, 1964, under delegation option  
 provisions of Part 410 of the Regulations of the Administrator. 
 Date of Application for Type Certificate June 9, 1959. 
 
Production basis Production Certificate No. 3 
 
NOTE 1. Basic Model Designation
          Basic Model Designation 
           
D 2 A F 36 C 26 - A   
          Minor change not affecting interchangeability or eligibility 
           
          Change affecting eligibility. 
           
          C denotes constant speed. 
           
          McCauley blade shank size 
           
          F denotes feathering model. 
           
          Special flange 4" B.C. 
           
          Number of blades 
           
          Indicates dowel location with respect to centerline through 
          blade sockets, viewing hub from flange mounting face. 
          D - 90° and 270° clockwise.

Page 3 of 4 P-911 
NOTE 2. Blade Model Designation 
 
     Basic model designation 
      
78 BF - 0   
     Reduction in inches from basic diameter (as -4, diameter reduced 
     4 inches to 76 inches.) 
      
     Blade form characteristics, i.e. activity factor, planform, pitch 
     distribution, etc. 
      
     Basic design diameter in inches. 
 
NOTE 3. Pitch Control.  Eligible with the following governors: 
  Woodward Model x,210,xxx Wt. 3.5 lb. 
  Hoof Model 1,000,007 Series Wt. 3.5 lb. 
  McCauley Model CF310D1 or D2/T[ X] Wt. 3.0 lb. 
   CFS 310D1 or D2 or D3/T[X] Wt. 3.0 lb. 
   CFU 310D1 or D2/T[X] Wt. 3.0 lb. 
   CFUS 310D1 or D2 or D3/T[X] Wt. 3.0 lb. 
   DCF 290D1 or D2/T[X] Wt. 3.0 lb. 
   DCFS290D1 or D2/T[X] Wt. 3.0 lb. 
   DCFU 290D1 or D2/T[X] Wt. 3.0 lb. 
   DCFUS290D1 or D2/T[X] Wt. 3.0 lb. 
 
NOTE 4. Feathering.  Eligible with full feathering control installed in accordance with the propeller manufacturer's  
 instructions. 
 
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. Not applicable. 
 
NOTE 7. Accessories.
 (a) Propeller Anti-Icing 
  (1) Model 78BF and 78BFM Blades eligible with Goodrich 37572 fluid feed shoes, 9 inches maximum  
   length, and model 78BFS Blades eligible with Goodrich 37572 fluid feed shoes, 10 inches  
   maximum length, when applied in accordance with McCauley or Beech (Beech Specifications  
   (BS-388) instructions. 
  (2) Model 90MF Blade eligible with Goodrich 37572 fluid feed shoes, 12 inches maximum length,  
   when applied in accordance with McCauley or Goodrich instructions. 
  (3) Model 100RF and 100RFM blades eligible w ith Goodrich 37572 fluid feed shoes, 12 inches  
   maximum length, when applied in accordan ce with McCauley or Goodrich instructions. 
 (b) Spinners 
  (1) Model 2AF36C26/90MF eligible with McCauley spinners; Reference D-2492 Dome, D-2493  
   Bulkhead, and D-2496 installation or D-2840 Dome, D-2878 Bulkhead, and D-2844 installation. 
  (2) Model 2AF36C39/78BF, 2AF36C39/78BFM, and 2AF36C39/78BFS eligible with McCauley plain  
   or anti-icing spinners; reference D-2747 Dome, D-2870 Bulkhead, and D-2749 installation or  
   D-2793 Dome, D-2801 Bulkhead, and D-2802 or PD-2802 installation. 
  (3) Model D2AF36C48/90MF eligible with McCauley  plain or anti-icing spinners; reference D-2840  
   Dome, D-3011 Bulkhead, and D-3012 installation or D-2849 Dome, D-3040 Bulkhead, and  
   D-3052 installation. 
  (4) Model 2AF36C38/100RF and 2AF36C68/100RFM e ligible with McCauley plain or anti-icing  
   spinners; reference D-2889 Dome, D-2878 Bul khead, and D-2890 installation or D-2892 Dome,  
   D-2891 Bulkhead, and D-2893 installation. 
 
NOTE 8. Not applicable.

P-911 Page 4 of 4 
NOTE 9.  Table of Propeller-Engine Combinations 
  Approved Vibrationwise for Use on Normal Category 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. 
 
 Hub Blade Engine Max. Diameter Min. Diameter  
 Model Model Model (Inches) (Inches) Placards
       
 2AF36C 90MF Continental O-470-B 84 78 None 
   Continental O-470-M 90 78 None 
   Continental IO-470-D 90 78 None 
       
  78BF Continental IO-470-L 78 76 None 
       
  78BFM Continental IO-470-L 78 76 None 
       
  78BFS Continental IO-470-L 78 76 None 
   Up to 260 hp. @2625 r.p.m.    
   using two 5th order and two    
   6th order dampers    
       
  100RF or Continental GIO-470 90 88 None 
  100RFM Up to 310 hp. @3200 r.p.m.    
   with six 3rd order crankshaft    
   damper configuration    
       
 D2AF36 90MF Continental IO-470-D 90 78 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 (3, 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
- [AD 2003-13-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-17): Propeller blade · Hartzell Propeller BHC-A2V, BHC-C2Y, EHC-G3YF-2 and 81 more. Effective Jul 18, 2003
- [AD 63-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-10-04): Blade Threaded Shank · McCauley Propeller Systems 2AF36C39. Effective May 20, 1963

## 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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