# TCDS P21EA: McCauley Propeller Systems - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: McCauley Propeller Systems - Revision: 5 - Revised: May 24, 2006 - Product: Propeller - Certification basis: Part 21, Part 35 - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/90/95/9095d019a2619a59a4e2fa33120d523c1e925f5398756e43fec3b415d5d6ca45 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7950BA107900438E8625717F004E16EB.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/P21EA ## Models (5) As the data sheet lists them. - D3A32C90 - D3A32C79 - D3A32C88 - 3A32C76 - D3A32C77 ## 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 P21EA Revision 5 McCauley D3A32C 3A32C May 24, 2006 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. P21EA Propellers of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of type certificate no. P21EA) 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 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 Certificate Holder Record: Name changed from McCauley Accessory Division, Cessna Aircraft Company, Vandalia, OH 45377 to McCauley Propeller Systems, 7751 East Pawnee, Wichita, KS 67207 May 2006. Type Constant speed; hydraulic (see Note 3) Engine shaft Special flange 4 inch B.C. Hub material Aluminum alloy Blade material Aluminum alloy Number of blades 3 Hub models eligible 3A32C76, D3A32C77, D3A32C79, D3A32C88, D3A32C90 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) Hub Models D3A32C77, D3A32C79 82NK-0 to 82NK-8 285 2700 285 2700 82" - 74" (-0 to -8) 68 lbs., *72 lb. Hub Models 3A32C76 82NB-0 to 82NB-8 300 2700 300 2700 82" - 74" (-0 to -8) 68 lbs., *72 lb. Hub Models D3A32C88, D3A32C90 82NC-0 to 82NC-8 300 2700 300 2850 82" - 74" (-0 to -8) 64 lbs., *68 lb. *Higher 82NK weight applies to C77 model, and lower to C79. Higher 82NC weight applies to C88 model and lower to C90. Certification basis Federal Aviation Regulations Part 35 with Amendment 35-1 thereto. Type Certificate No. P21EA issued July 14, 1965, under Delegation Option Authorization provisions of Part 21 Subpart J of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Date of application for Type Certificate July 7, 1965. Production basis Production Certificate No. 3 Page No. 1 2 3 Rev. No. 5 4 4 P21EA Page 2 of 3 NOTE 1. Hub Model Designation Basic model designation D 3 A 32 C 77 - A Minor change not affecting interchangeability or eligibility Change affecting eligibility C denotes Constant Speed McCauley blade shank size A denotes special flange 4" B.C. 3 denotes number of blades. Indicates dowel location with respect to centerline through blade sockets, viewing hub from mounting face. Blank - 60° and 240° clockwise with No. 1 blade vertical and up. D - 90° and 270° clockwise with No. 1 blade vertical and up. NOTE 2. Blade Model Designation Basic model designation S - 82 NK - 0 Reduction in inches from basic design diameter (as -4, diameter reduced 4 inches to 78 inches) Blade form characteristics, i.e. activity factor, planform, pitch distribution, etc. Basic design diameter in inches Minor change not affecting interchangeability or eligibility. NOTE 3. Pitch controls. Eligible with the following governors: Woodward Model x, 210, xxx Wt. 3.5 lb. McCauley Model C290D1/T(X) Wt. 2.8 lb. McCauley Model C290D2/T(X) Wt. 2.8 lb. McCauley Model C290D3/T(X) Wt. 2.8 lb. McCauley Model C290D4/T(X) Wt. 2.8 lb. 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. Not applicable. NOTE 7. Accessories. (a) Spinners (1) 3A32C76 model eligible with McCauley spinners; D-3585 Shell, D-3586 Bulkhead and D-3584 Installation; and D-3597 Shell, D-3599 Bulkhead and D-3600 Installation. (2) D3A32C90 model eligible with McCaul ey spinner; D-3666 Shell, D-3668 Bulkhead and D-3669 Installation. Page 3 of 3 P21EA NOTE 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. Hub Model Blade Model Engine Model Engine Damper Configuration Max. Dia. (Inches) (Min. Dia. (Inches) Placards 3A32C76 D3A32C88 82NB 82NC Continental O-470 & IO-470 series (up to 230hp @ 2600 rpm) One 6th and One 5th order 80 74 None or D3A32C90 82NC 3A32C76 82NB Continental IO-470 Ser. Two 6th and 80 74 None or D3A32C88 D3A32C90 82NC 82NC (up to 260 hp @ 2625 rpm) Two 5th Order or 3A32C76 D3A32C88 D3A32C90 D3A32C77 D3A32C79 82NB 82NC 82NC 82NK 82NK Continental IO-520 and TSIO-520 Series (up to 285 hp @ 2700 rpm rating) Two 6th, One 5th and One 4th Order 80 74 None or 3A32C76 D3A32C88 D3A32C90 82NB 82NC 82NC Continental IO-520 Series (up to 285 hp @ 2700 rpm) Three 6th and One 4th Order 80 76 None or D3A32C88 D3A32C90 82NC 82NC Continental IO-520 Ser. (up to 285 hp @ 2700 rpm max. continuous and 300 hp @ 2850 rpm takeoff rating) Two 6th, One 5th and One 4th Order 80 74 None or D3A32C88 D3A32C90 82NC 82NC Continental TSIO-520 Series (up to 285 hp @ 2600 rpm maximum continuous and 300 hp @ 2700 rpm takeoff) Two 6th, One 5th and One 4th Order 80 79 None NOTE 10. The word "eligible" as used herein does not signify approval as part of this type certificate. "Eligible" accessories and governors must be approved as part of the aircraft type certificate upon compliance with the applicable airworthiness requirements. ....END..... ``` ## ADs (8, in force first) - [AD 2006-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-24-07): Propeller blades · Hartzell Propeller BHC-C2Y, HC-A2V, HC-A3V and 52 more. Effective Jan 3, 2007 - [AD 2005-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-24-09): Propeller hubs · McCauley Propeller Systems 2D34C, 3AF32C87, 3AF34C92 and 4 more. Effective Dec 15, 2005 - [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 85-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-08-08): Hub · McCauley Propeller Systems D3A32C90. Effective May 13, 1985 - [AD 77-13-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-13-17): Actuating Pins · McCauley Propeller Systems 2A34C, 2AF34C55, 3AF32C75 and 9 more. Effective Jul 6, 1977 - [AD 68-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-08-01): Cylinder Attach Screws · McCauley Propeller Systems 2A34C, 2A36C23, 2A36C29 and 14 more. Effective Jan 21, 1972 - [AD 71-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-17-03): Hubs · McCauley Propeller Systems D3A32C77, D3A32C79, D3A32C88 and 1 more. 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