# TCDS P3EA: McCauley Propeller Systems

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: McCauley Propeller Systems
- Revision: 24
- Revised: April 17, 2006
- Product: Propeller
- Certification basis: Part 14, Part 35, CAR 14
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/1d/5c/1d5c738f96277dfc37a0ce00d2ba6405d08725cdc0c249df770d0c5dca532647
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DEDEE11D959E941686257168006CF21C.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/P3EA

## Models (10)

As the data sheet lists them.

- E2A34C
- D2A37C
- F2A34C
- E2A37C
- B2A34C
- 2A34C
- 2A37C
- B2A37C
- D2A34C
- C2A34C

## 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 
P3EA 
Revision 24 
McCAULEY 
2A34C       2A37C 
B2A34C    B2A37C 
C2A34C    D2A37C 
D2A34C    E2A37C 
E2A34C     F2A34C 
April 17, 2006
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. P3EA
 
Propellers of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of Type Certificate 
No. P3EA) and other approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Administration, meet the minimum 
standards for use in certificated aircraft in accordance with the 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 Constant speed; hydraulic 
Engine Shaft Special flange 4 in. B.C. 
Hub Material Aluminum Alloy 
No. of Blades Two 
Hubs Eligible 2A34C22, D2A34C34, D2A34C49, 2A34C50, D2A34C58, F2A34C58, 
E2A34C64, 2A34C66, D2A34C67, E2A34C70, E2A34C73, D2A34C78, 
D2A34C98, 2A34C201, 2A34C203, C2A34C204, B2A34C205, 2A34C209, 
2A34C210, 2A34C216, 2A34C221, 2A37C223, B2A34C225, 2A34C227, 
B2A37C228, D2A37C230, D2A37C231, 2A37C232, E2A37C233, 
E2A37C234, B2A37C238, 2A34C239, 2A34C240 and 2A34C241 
 
 
Blades 
Eligible 
 
Maximum 
Continuous
 
 
Take-Off
 
Diameter 
Limits 
Approx. Max. 
Wt. Complete 
(For reference only) 
(See NOTE 2) 
 
HP RPM HP RPM (See NOTE 2)   (Max. Dia.) 
 
Hub Model 2A34C22
84SF-4 
  to 
84SF-12 
220 2800 220 2800 80" - 72" 
(-4 to -12) 
47.0 Lbs. 
Hub Model D2A34C34
84JF-0 
  to 
84JF-12 
285 2700 285 2700 84" - 72" 
(-0 to -12) 
51.0 Lbs. 
Hub Models D2A34C49 and 2A34C50
90A-0 
  to 
90A-18 
265 2700 265 2700 90" - 72" 
(-0 to -18) 
52.0 Lbs. 
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 
Rev. No. 24 22 23 23 22 22 22 22 22

P3EA Page 2 of 9 
 
Blades 
Eligible 
 
Maximum 
Continuous
 
 
Take-Off
 
Diameter 
Limits 
Approx. Max. 
Wt. Complete 
(For reference only) 
(See NOTE 2) 
 
HP RPM HP RPM (See NOTE 2)   (Max. Dia.) 
 
Hub Models D2A34C58, F2A34C58, E2A34C64, 2A34C66, E2A34C70, E2A34C73, D2A34C78 and D2A34C98
90AT-0 
  to 
90AT-12 
285 2700 300 2850 90" - 78" 
(-0 to -12) 
52.5 Lbs. 
  * 58.5 Lbs. 
** 57.0 Lbs. 
  * with E2A34C64 hub 
** with E2A34C70 or E2A34C73 hub 
Hub Model D2A34C67
76C-0 
  to 
76C-6 
225 2800 225 2800 76" - 70" 
(-0 to -6) 
47.0 Lbs. 
Hub Model 2A34C201
90D[X]-0 
  to 
90D[X]-18 
285 2800 300 2850 90" - 72" 
(-0 to -18) 
49.0 Lbs. 
Hub Model 2A34C203
90DC[X]-0 
  to 
90DC[X]-18 
285 2700 300 2850 90" - 72" 
(-0 to -18) 
49.0 Lbs. 
       
90DC[X]-0 
  to 
90DC[X]-18 
210 2800 210 2800 80" - 72" 
(-0 to -18) 
49.0 Lbs. 
Hub Model C2A34C204
90DC[X]-0 
  to 
90DC[X]-18 
285 2700 300 2850 90" - 72" 
(-0 to -18) 
49.0 Lbs. 
Hub Models B2A34C205 and 2A34C227
90DH[X]-0 
  to 
90DH[X]-18 
285 2700 300 2850 90" - 72" 
(-0 to -18) 
49.0 Lbs. 
Hub Models 2A34C209 and 2A34C210
78CC[X]-0 
  to 
78CC[X]-8 
225 2800 225 2800 78" - 70" 
(-0 to -8) 
  * 49.0 Lbs. 
** 53.0 Lbs. 
  * with 2A34C209 hub 
** with 2A34C210 hub 
Hub Models 2A34C216 and 2A34C221
90DH[X]-12 
  to 
90DH[X]-20 
220 2700 220 2700 78" - 70" 
(-12 to -20) 
53.8 Lbs. 
Hub Model 2A37C223
90R[X]-0 
  to 
90R[X]-12 
285 2700 300 2850 90" - 78" 
(-0 to -12) 
64.0 Lbs.

Page 3 of 9 P3EA 
   
 
 
Blades 
Eligible 
 
Maximum 
Continuous
 
 
Take-Off
 
Diameter 
Limits 
Approx. Max. 
Wt. Complete 
(For reference only) 
(See NOTE 2) 
 
HP RPM HP RPM (See NOTE 2)   (Max. Dia.) 
Hub Model B2A34C225
90DJ[X]-0 
  to 
90DJ[X]-24 
285 2700 300 2850 90" - 66" 
(-0 to -12) 
49.0 Lbs. 
Hub Model B2A37C228
90RD[X]-0 
  to 
90RD[X]-18 
300 2700 300 2850 90" - 72" 
(-0 to -18) 
61.0 Lbs. 
Hub Models D2A37C230, D2A37C231 and 2A37C232
90RE[X]-0 
  to 
90RE[X]-12 
285 
 
285 
2700 
 
2700 
300 
 
300 
2700 
 
2850 
90" - 78" 
(-0 to -12) 
86" - 78" 
(-4 to -12) 
61.0 Lbs. 
 
61.0 Lbs. 
 
Hub Models E2A37C233 and E2A37C234
90RE[X]-8 
  to 
90RE[X]-12 
285 2700 300 2850 82" - 78" 
(-8 to -12) 
65.0 Lbs. 
  Hub Model B2A37C238 
90RE[X]-0 
  to 
90RE[X]-18 
       300 2700        300 2850 90” – 72” 
(-0 to -18) 
      61.0 Lbs. 
  Hub Model 2A34C239 
90DM[X]-15 
  to 
90DM[X]-18 
       285 2800        285 2800 75” – 72” 
(-15 to -18) 
      53.0 Lbs. 
  Hub Model 2A34C240 
90 DJ[X]-0 
  to 
90DJ[X]-24 
       280 2500        280 2500 90” – 66” 
(-0 to -24) 
      65.0 Lbs. 
 
  Hub Model 2A34C241 
82PG[X]-6 
  to 
82PG[X]-10 
       300 2700        300 2700 76” – 72” 
(-6 to -10) 
      65.0 Lbs.

P3EA Page 4 of 9 
 
Certification Basis Models D2A34C49/90A, 2A34C50/90A and D2A34C58/90A: 
     Civil Air Regulations Part 14 effective December 15, 1956. 
 Models E2A34C64/90AT, 2A34C66/90AT and D2A34C67/76C: 
     Civil Air Regulations Part 14 effective December 15, 1965 with  
     Amendment 14-1 thereto. 
 Models E2A34C70/90AT, E2A34C73/90AT and D2A34C78/90AT: 
     Federal Aviation Regulations Part 35 with Amendment 35-1 thereto. 
 Models 2A34C22/84SF, D2A34C34/84JF, F2A34C58/90AT, 
D2A34C98/90AT, 2A34C201/90DA, 2A34C203/90DCA, 
C2A34C204/90DCB, 2A34C209/78CCA, and 2A34C210/78CCA: 
     Federal Aviation Regulations Part 35 with Amendments 35-1 and 
     35-2 thereto. 
 Model B2A34C205/90DH[X] and 2A34C216/90DH[X]: 
     Federal Aviation Regulations Part 35 effective February 1, 1965 
     with Amendments 35-1 thru 35-4 thereto. 
 Models 2A34C221/90DH[X] and B2A34C225/90DJ[X]: 
     Federal Aviation Regulations Part 35 effective October 14, 1980  
     with Amendments 35-1 thru 35-5 thereto. 
 Models 2A37C223/90R[X], 2A34C227/90DH[X], B2A37C228/90RD[X], 
D2A37C230/90RDB, D2A37C231/90RDC, 2A37C232/90RDB, 
E2A37C233/90RDB, E2A37C234/90RDC, B2A37C238, 
2A34C239/90DM[X], 2A34C240/90DJ[X] and 2A34C241/82PG[X]: 
     Federal Aviation Regulations Part 35 effective August 18, 1990  
     with Amendments 35-1 thru 35-6 thereto. 
 Type Certificate No. P3EA issued May 11, 1962 under Delegation Option 
Authorization of Regulations of the Administrator Part 410. 
 Date of application for Type Certificate: March 12, 1962. 
Production Basis Production Certificate No. 3

Page 5 of 9 P3EA 
   
NOTE 1.  Hub Model Designation. 
 
   Basic Model Designation 
     
   D   2    A  34  C  49  -  A  
          
        Minor change not affecting interchangeability or 
eligibility. 
         
       Any change affecting eligibility. 
The 201 series denotes modified retention 
system. 
        
       C denotes constant speed model. 
       
      McCauley blade shank size. 
      
     Special flange 4" B.C. 
     
    Number of blades 
    
  Indicates dowel location with respect to 
centerline through blade sockets, viewing hub 
from flange mounting face. 
   Blank  -   60° and 240° clockwise 
       B  -     0° and 180° clockwise 
       C  - 120° and 300° clockwise 
       D  -   90° and 270° clockwise 
       E  -   30° and 210° clockwise 
       F  -  two alternate locations - 150° and 330° 
               clockwise, or 90° and 270° clockwise 
 
NOTE 2.  Blade Model Designation. 
 
   Basic Model Designation 
     
    S  -  90    AT    -  0  
       
     Reduction in inches from basic design diameter 
(as -4, diameter reduced 4 inches to 86 inches). 
      
    Characteristics of blade design (planform, etc.).  
T signifies tilted blade.  Suffix [X] indicates 
blade butt staking dimensions for the actuating 
pin. 
     
    Basic design diameter inches. 
    
   Indicates minor change not affecting eligibility.

P3EA Page 6 of 9 
NOTE 3. Pitch Control. 
 With the following governors: 
  Woodward Model x,210,xxx  Wt. 3.5 lb. 
  Hoof Model 1,000,007 Series  Wt. 3.5 lb. 
  Hoof Model 1,604,014 Series  Wt. 3.5 lb. 
  Garwin Model 34-828 Series  Wt. 3.0 lb. 
  Hartzell Model F-2-7( )   Wt. 4.5 lb. 
  McCauley Model C290D[X]/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. With McCauley spinners: 
  (1) D-2845 Installation for model 2A34C50. 
  (2) D-2771 Installation for models D2A34C34, D2A34C49 and D2A34C58. 
  (3) D-4082 Installation for model D2A34C58. 
  (4) D-2271 Installation for model D2A34C67. 
  (5) D-4101 Installation for model 2A34C22. 
  (6) D-3290, D-3396 or D-5255 Installation for model 2A37C223. 
  (7) D-5915 Installation for models B2A34C225 and 2A34C227. 
  (8) D-3396 or D-5255 Installation for model B2A37C228. 
  (9) Per McCauley drawing E-7543 for model B2A37C238. 
  (10) Model 2A34C241 with spinner reference McCauley Drawing E-7580 .  
 
NOTE 8. Not applicable. 
 
NOTE 9. Special Limits:  Please reference the airworthiness limitation section of the appropriate Service and 
Operator's manuals. 
 
Table of Propeller-Engine Combinations 
Approved Vibrationwise for Use on Normal Category Single-Engine Tractor Aircraft
 
The maximum and minimum propeller diameters 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
Crankshaft 
Damper 
Configuration
 
Max. Dia. 
(Inches)
 
Min. Dia. 
(Inches)
 
 
Placards
       
D2A34C67 76C Continental I0-360 
Series (up to 210 
hp. @2800 r.p.m.) 
Two 6th order, 
or one 4.5 and 
one 6th order 
76 70 None 
       
D2A34C67 76C Continental TSI0-
360 Series (up to 
210 hp. @2800 
r.p.m.) 
Two 6th order, 
or one 4.5 and 
one 6th order 
76 74 None

Page 7 of 9 P3EA 
   
 
Hub 
Model
 
Blade 
Model
 
 
Engine Model
Crankshaft 
Damper 
Configuration
 
Max. Dia. 
(Inches)
 
Min. Dia. 
(Inches)
 
 
Placards
       
2A34C209 
       or 
2A34C210 
78CCA Continental I0-360 
Series (up to 210 
hp. @2800 r.p.m.) 
Two 6th order, 
or one 4.5 and 
one 6th order 
78 72 None 
       
D2A34C34 84JF Continental I0-470 
Series (up to 260 
hp. @2625 r.p.m.) 
Two 6th, one 
5th and one 4.5 
order 
84 79 None 
       
D2A34C34 84JF Continental TSI0-
520 Series (up to 
285 hp. @2700 
r.p.m.) 
Two 6th, one 
5th and one 4th 
order 
81 79 None 
       
2A34C22 84SF Franklin 6A-335 
Series (up to 180 
hp. @2800 r.p.m.) 
Viscous Damper 80 72 None 
       
2A34C22 84SF Franklin 6A-350 
Series (up to 220 
hp. @2800 r.p.m.) 
Viscous Damper 80 74 None 
       
D2A34C49 
       or 
2A34C50 
90A Continental 0-470 
and I0-470 Series 
(up to 260 hp. 
@2625 r.p.m.) 
Four 6th order 88 76 None 
       
  Continental 0-470 
and I0-470 Series 
(up to 230 hp. 
@2650 r.p.m.) 
One 5th and one 
6th order 
88 80 None 
       
D2A34C58 
2A34C66 
E2A34C64 
D2A34C78 
E2A34C70 
E2A34C73 
       or 
D2A34C98 
90AT Continental 0-470 
and I0-470 Series 
(up to 260 hp. 
@2625 r.p.m.) 
 
Continental 0-470 
and I0-470 Series 
(up to 230 hp. 
@2650 r.p.m.) 
Four 6th order 
 
 
 
 
One 5th and one 
6th order 
88 
 
 
 
 
88 
76 
 
 
 
 
80 
None 
 
 
 
 
None 
       
2A34C66 90AT Continental 0-470 
Series (up to 190 
hp. @2300 r.p.m. 
max. cont. and 213 
hp. @2600 r.p.m. 
takeoff) 
Four 6th order 90 80 None

P3EA Page 8 of 9 
 
 
Hub 
Model
 
Blade 
Model
 
 
Engine Model
Crankshaft 
Damper 
Configuration
 
Max. Dia. 
(Inches)
 
Min. Dia. 
(Inches)
 
 
Placards
       
D2A34C58 
D2A34C78 
F2A34C58 
       or 
D2A34C98 
90AT Continental I0-520 
Series (up to 285 
hp. @2700 r.p.m. 
maximum 
continuous and 300 
hp. @2850 r.p.m. 
takeoff) 
One 4th, one 5th 
and two 6th 
order 
88 80 None 
       
D2A34C58 
D2A34C78 
      or 
D2A34C98 
90AT Continental TSI0-
520 Series (up to 
285 hp. @2600 
r.p.m. max. 
continuous & 300 
hp. @2700 r.p.m. 
takeoff) 
One 4th, one 5th 
and two 6th 
order 
81.5 80.5 None 
       
D2A34C58 
2A34C66 
D2A34C78 
       or 
D2A34C98 
90AT Continental TSI0-
520 Series (up to 
285 hp. @2700 
r.p.m.) 
One 4th, one 5th 
and two 6th 
order 
82 80 None 
       
D2A34C58 
2A34C66 
D2A34C78 
       or 
D2A34C98 
90AT Continental TSI0-
520 Series (up to 
285 hp. @2700 
r.p.m.) 
One 4th, one 5th 
and two 6th 
order 
88 86 None 
       
E2A34C64 
E2A34C70 
      or 
E2A34C73 
90AT Continental TSI0-
520 Series (up to 
285 hp. @2700 
r.p.m.) 
One 4th, one 5th 
and two 6th 
order 
82 80 None 
       
E2A34C64 
E2A34C70 
       or 
E2A34C73 
90AT Continental I0-520 
Series (up to 285 
hp. @2700 r.p.m. 
maximum 
continuous and 300 
hp. @2850 r.p.m. 
takeoff) 
One 4th, one 5th 
and two 6th 
order 
82 80 None 
       
2A34C201 90DA Continental 0-470 
Series (up to 230 
hp. @2600 r.p.m.) 
One 5th and one 
6th order 
82 80 None

Page 9 of 9 P3EA 
   
 
 
Hub 
Model
 
Blade 
Model
 
 
Engine Model
Crankshaft 
Damper 
Configuration
 
Max. Dia. 
(Inches)
 
Min. Dia. 
(Inches)
 
 
Placards
       
2A34C201 90DA Franklin 6AS-350 
Series (up to 235 
hp. @2800 r.p.m. 
maximum 
continuous and 250 
hp. @2800 r.p.m. 
takeoff) 
Viscous damper 88 76 None 
       
2A34C201 90DA Franklin 6A-350-C 
Series (up to 220 hp 
@ 2800 rpm takeoff 
and maximum 
continuous) 
Viscous Damper 88 76 None 
       
2A34C203 90DCA Continental I0-360 
Series (up to 210 
hp. @2800 r.p.m.) 
One 6th and one 
4.5 order 
80 74 None 
       
2A34C203 90DCA Continental 0-470 
Series (up to 230 
hp. @2600 r.p.m.) 
One 5th and one 
6th order 
88 80 None 
       
C2A34C204 90DCB Continental 0-470 
Series (up to 230 
hp. @2400 r.p.m.) 
Two 6th, one 
5th and one 4.5 
order 
82 80 None 
       
C2A34C204 90DCB Continental 0-470 
Series (up to 230 
hp. @2400 r.p.m.) 
Two 6th, one 
5th and one 4.5 
order 
90 88.5 None 
       
 
NOTE 10. Special Notes. Aircraft installation must be approved as part of the aircraft type certificate upon 
compliance with the applicable airworthiness requirements. 
 
 
... END ...
```

## ADs (13, 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 95-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-09-08): Cylinder Screw · McCauley Propeller Systems 2A37C. Effective May 19, 1995
- [AD 91-15-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-15-04): Hub · McCauley Propeller Systems 2A34C, 2AF34C55, 2D34C and 5 more. Effective Aug 7, 1991
- [AD 83-24-11 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-24-11-R1): Retention Threads · McCauley Propeller Systems 2A34C, 2A36C23 and E2A34C. Effective Mar 12, 1986
- [AD 82-27-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-27-02-R1): Shank · McCauley Propeller Systems 2A34C, B2D34C, B2D34CT69 and 7 more. Effective Feb 22, 1983
- [AD 77-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-16-01): Actuating Pins · McCauley Propeller Systems 2A34C, 2A36C1, 2A36C18 and 8 more. Effective Aug 9, 1977
- [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 72-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-25-07): Blades · McCauley Propeller Systems E2A34C. Effective Dec 13, 1972
- [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 68-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-10-03): Hub Alignment Dowels · McCauley Propeller Systems 2AF34C55, D2A34C and D2AF34C. Effective May 11, 1968

## STCs approved under this data sheet (6)

- [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.
- [STC SP00400SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP00400SE): Installation of various propeller electrical de-icer models. SMR Technologies
- [STC SP1964SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP1964SO): Installation of replacement electrothermal type de-icing boots.. Thermodyne, Inc
- [STC SP1318GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP1318GL): Installation of replacement electrothermal type de-icing boots.. Rapco, Inc
- [STC SP1628SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP1628SO): Install H&H Propeller blade activating link P/N H-1935.. Henderson Timothy H

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