# TCDS P7EA: McCauley Propeller Systems

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: McCauley Propeller Systems
- Revision: 12
- Revised: February 25, 2009
- Product: Propeller
- Certification basis: Part 14, Part 35, CAR 14
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/31/d9/31d9df4a96b0489a411197017e1e5f8a6d09a36a411ce8866e6b95d82b536e2d
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/30E8843A960CF3F5862575710078AA57.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/P7EA

## Models (4)

As the data sheet lists them.

- C2D37C
- 2D34C
- B2D37C
- B2D34C

## 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 4 5 6 7 8 
Rev. No. 12  12 11 11 11 10 10 10 
 
DEPARTMENT  OF  TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL  AVIATION  ADMINISTRATION 
 
 P7EA  
 Revision 12  
 McCauley  
 2D34C 
 B2D34C 
 B2D37C 
 C2D37C 
February 25, 2009  
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. P7EA 
 
Propellers of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of Type Certificate No. P7EA) 
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 E. Pawnee 
Wichita, KS  67207 
 
Type Constant speed; hydraulic (see Note 3) 
Engine Shaft SAE No. 2 flange modified (6-1/2” Mounting bolts) 
Hub Material Aluminum Alloy  
Blade Material Aluminum Alloy 
No. of Blades Two 
Hubs Eligible 2D34C8, 2D34C9, 2D34C11, B2D34C16, 2D34C53, B2D34C53, 
B2D34C202, B2D34C206, B2D34C207, B2D34C208, B2D34C211,  
B2D34C212, B2D34C213, B2D34C214, 2D34C215, B2D34C217,  
B2D34C218, B2D34C219, B2D34C220, B2D37C224, B2D37C229,  
B2D34C235, C2D37C236 
 
 
Blades  
Eligible 
(See NOTE 2) 
 
Maximum 
Continuous 
HP   RPM 
 
 
Take-Off 
HP   RPM 
 
Diameter 
Limits 
(See NOTE 2) 
 
Approx. Max. 
Wt. Complete 
(For Ref. Only) 
(See NOTE 3) 
 
THREAD TYPE RETENTION 
 
Hub Models 2D34C53 or B2D34C53 
       
74E-0 
to 
74E-4 
180 2700 180 2700 74” – 70” 
(-0 to –4) 
48 Lbs.

P7EA 2 Rev. 12 
 
 
 
Blades  
Eligible 
(See NOTE 2) 
 
Maximum 
Continuous 
HP   RPM 
 
 
Take-Off 
HP   RPM 
 
Diameter 
Limits 
(See NOTE 2) 
 
Approx. Max. 
Wt. Complete 
(For Ref. Only) 
(See NOTE 3) 
 
Hub Model 2D34C8 
       
78FB-0 
to 
78FB-6 
200 2700 200 2700 78” – 72” 
(-0 to –6) 
54 lbs. 
 
Hub Model 2D34C9 
78FBM-0 
to 
78FBM-6 
200 2700 200 2700 78” – 72” 
(-0 to –6) 
55 lbs. 
 
Hub Model 2D34C11 or B2D34C16 
84HF-0 
to 
84HF-12 
260 2700 260 2700 84” – 72” 
(-0 to –12) 
52 lbs. 
 
 
THREADLESS TYPE RETENTION 
 
Hub Model B2D34C212 
78CDA-0 
to 
78CDA-6 
200 2700 200 2700 78” – 72” 
(-0 to –6) 
51 lbs. 
 
Hub Model B2D34C206 
78TA-0 
to 
78PA-6 
200 2700 200 2700 78” – 72” 
(-0 to –6) 
51 lbs. 
 
Hub Model B2D34C207 
78TCA-0 
to 
78TCA-6 
210 2700 210 2700 78” – 72” 
(-0 to –6) 
51 lbs. 
 
Hub Model B2D34C220 
80VHA-0 
to 
80VHA-6 
180 2700 180 2700 80” – 74” 
(-0 to –6) 
52 lbs. 
 
Hub Model B2D34C202 or B2D34C208 
82PA-6 
to 
82PA-10 
180 2700 180 2700 76” – 72” 
(-6 to –10) 
48 lbs.

Rev. 12 3 P7EA 
 
   
 
 
 
Blades  
Eligible 
(See NOTE 2) 
 
Maximum 
Continuous 
HP   RPM 
 
 
Take-Off 
HP   RPM 
 
Diameter 
Limits 
(See NOTE 2) 
 
Approx. Max. 
Wt. Complete 
(For Ref. Only) 
(See NOTE 3) 
 
Hub Model B2D34C211 
       
82PCA-6 
to 
82PCA-10 
180 2700 180 2700 76” – 72” 
(-6 to –10) 
48.5 lbs. 
 
Hub Model B2D34C213 
90DHA-12 
to 
90DHA-18 
200 2700 200 2700 78” – 72” 
(-12 to –18) 
49.5 lbs. 
 
Hub Model B2D34C214, B2D34C217, B2D34C218 OR B2D34C219 
90DHB-12 
to 
90DHB-18 
200 2700 200 2700 78” – 72” 
(-12 to –18) 
49.5 lbs. 
 
90DHB-8 
to 
90DHB-18 
235 2400 235 2400 82” – 72” 
(-8 TO –18) 
50.5 lbs. 
 
Hub Model 2D34C215 
90DJA-12 
to 
90DJA-18 
200 2700 200 2700 78” – 72” 
(-12 to –18) 
50.5 lbs. 
 
Hub Model B2D37C224 
90RA-2 
to 
90RA-12 
280 2700 280 2700 88” – 74” 
(-2 to –16) 
52 lbs. 
 
Hub Model B2D37C229 
90RHC-0 
to 
90RHC-18 
300 2700 300 2700 90” – 72” 
(-0 to –18) 
52 lbs. 
 
Hub Model B2D34C235  
90DK[X]-0 
to 
90DK[X]-18 
285 2750 285 2750 90” – 72” 
(-0 to –18) 
50.5 lbs. 
       
Hub Model C2D37C236 
90REA-2 
to 
90REA-12 
280 2700 280 2700 88” – 78” 
(-2 to –12) 
52 lbs.

P7EA 4 Rev. 12 
 
Certification Basis Model 2D34C53/74E: 
  Civil Air Regulations Part  14 effective December 15, 1956. 
 
 Models 2D34C8/78FB and 2D34C11/84HF: 
  14 CFR Part 35 with Amendment 35-1 thereto. 
 
 Model B2D37C224/90RA: 
  14 CFR Part 35 with Amendment 35-1 to 35-5 thereto. 
 
 Model B2D37C229/90RHC: 
  14 CFR Part 35 with Amendment 35-1 to 35-5 thereto. 
 
 Model B2D34C235/90DKB: 
  14 CFR Part 35 with Amendment 35-1 to 35-6 thereto. 
 
 Model C2D37C236/90REA: 
  14 CFR Part 35 with Amendments 35-1 to 35-6 thereto. 
 
 All Other Models: 
  14 CFR Part 35 with Amendments 35-1 to 35-2 thereto. 
 
 Type Certificate No. P7EA issued September 5, 1962, under the Delegation Option 
 Authorization provisions of Regulations of the Administrator Part 410. 
 
 Date of Application for Type Certificate July 11, 1962. 
 
Production Basis Production Certificate No. 3 
 
NOTE 1. Hub Model Designation  
 
   Basic Model Designation 
 
B 2  D  34  C  53  -A  
    
Minor change not affecting interchangeability or eligibility. 
 
Any change affecting eligibility (number 100 or less; thread 
type retention, number 200 or more; threadless type retention 
arrangement) 
 
C denotes constant speed model. 
 
McCauley blade shank size. 
 
SAE No. 2 flange modified (6-1/2 inch mounting bolts). 
 
Number of blades. 
 
Indicates angular location of small diameter indexing holes for  
mounting bolts, with respect to blade centerline, when 
viewing hub from flange mounting face.  Blank -0° and 180° 
clockwise; B-150° and 330° clockwise; C-30° and 210° 
clockwise.

Rev. 12 5 P7EA 
 
   
 
NOTE 2. Blade Model Designation  
 
 
      Basic Model Designation 
 
S      - 74  E      - 0   
 
Reduction in inches from basic diameter (As –4, diameter 
reduced 4 inches to 70 inches.) 
 
Blades form characteristics, i.e., activity factor, planform, 
pitch distribution, etc.  One or more letters may be used. 
 
Basic design diameter in inches. 
 
Indicates minor changes not affecting eligibility or 
interchangeability. 
 
 
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. 
 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. 
 McCauley Model C290D5/T[X]  Wt. 2.8 lb. 
 McCauley Model C290D[X]/T[X]  Wt. 2.8 lb. 
 McCauley Model C290D1/T[X]  Wt. 2.8 lb. 
 McCauley Model DC[X][X][X]D1/T[X] Wt. 2.8 lb. 
 
NOTE 4. Not applicable 
 
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. Not applicable 
 
NOTE 7. Accessories  
a. Spinners 
 
(1)  2D34C53, B2D34C53 and 2D34C11 models with McCauley spinners; D-2808 
Dome, D-3148 Bulkhead and Fillet Assembly, and D-2809 Installation. 
    
 (2) 2D34C8 and 2D34C9 models with McCauley spinners; D-3395 Dome, D-3686  
  Bulkhead and Fillet Asse mbly, and D-3683 Installation. 
 
(3) B2D34C235 model with McCauley spinner assembly D-7267. 
 
  (4) C2D37C236 model with McCauley spinner assembly D-2137. 
  
NOTE 8. Not applicable

P7EA 6 Rev. 12 
 
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 Model 
Blade 
Model 
 
Engine Model 
Damper 
Configuration 
Max. Dia. 
(Inches) 
Min. Dia. 
(Inches) 
 
Placards 
 
2D34C53 
or 
B2D34C53 
 
74E 
 
Lycoming 0-360 & 
IO-360 Series (up to 
180 hp. @ 2700 rpm) 
 
None 
 
74 
 
72.5 
 
*Avoid continuous 
operation while 
descending between 
2250 & 2550 rpm 
with manifold 
pressure settings 
below 15” mercury. 
      * Ref:  Airworthiness Directive No. 70-4-1    
       
B2D34C212 78CD
A 
Lycoming IO-360 
Series (up to 200 hp. 
@ 2700 rpm) 
One 6.3 and 
one 8th order 74 73 *Avoid continuous operation between 
1600 & 1950 rpm 
below 15” manifold 
pressure. 
       
2D34C8 
or 
2D34C9 
78FB 
 
78FB
M 
Lycoming IO-360 
Series (up to 200 hp. 
@ 2700 rpm) 
None 76.5 76.5 Avoid continuous 
operation between 
2000 & 2150 rpm 
above 20” manifold 
pressure. 
       
B2D34C206 
or 
B2D34C207 
78TA 
 
78TCA 
Lycoming O-360 and 
IO-360 Series (up to 
180 hp. @ 2700 rpm) 
One 6.3 and 
one 8th order 78 76 Avoid continuous operation between 
1400 & 1700 rpm 
below 10” manifold 
pressure. 
       
    76 74 Avoid continuous 
operation between 
1450 & 1750 rpm 
below 10” manifold 
pressure. 
       
    74 72 Avoid continuous 
operation between 
1450 & 1800 rpm 
below 10” manifold 
pressure.

Rev. 12 7 P7EA 
 
   
 
NOTE 9.  (cont’d) 
 
 
Hub Model 
Blade 
Model 
 
Engine Model 
Damper 
Configuration 
Max. Dia. 
(Inches) 
Min. Dia. 
(Inches) 
 
Placards 
 
B2D34C206 
or 
B2D34C207 
 
78TA 
 
78TCA 
 
Lycoming IO-360 
Series (up to 200 hp. 
@ 2700 rpm) 
 
One 6.3 and 
one 8th order 
 
78 
 
76.5 
 
Avoid continuous 
operation between 
1400 & 1750 rpm 
below 10” manifold 
pressure. 
       
B2D34C15 78W Lycoming O-360 
Series (up to 180 hp. 
@ 2700 rpm) 
None 74 72.5 Avoid continuous 
operation between 
2000 & 2250 rpm 
above 18” manifold 
pressure. 
       
2D34C202, 
B2D34C208 
or 
B2D34C211 
82PA 
82PA 
 
82PCA 
Lycoming O-360 
Series (up to 180 hp. 
@ 2700 rpm) 
One 6.3 and 
one 8th order 76 75 Avoid continuous operation between 
1700 & 1900 rpm 
below 10” manifold 
pressure. 
       
    75 74 Avoid continuous 
operation between 
1700 & 2000 rpm 
below 10” manifold 
pressure. 
       
2D34C11 84HF Lycoming O-540 
Series (up to 235 hp. 
@ 2575 rpm) 
One 5th and 
one 6th order 84 80 None 
       
B2D34C16 84HF Lycoming O-540 
Series (up to 260 hp. 
@ 2700 rpm) 
One 5th and 
one 6th order 84 80 None 
       
B2D34C213 
or 
B2D34C214 
90DH
A 
 
90DHB 
Lycoming IO-360 
Series (up to 200 hp. 
@ 2700 rpm) 
One 6.3 and 
one 8th order 74 73 Avoid continuous operation between 
1500 & 1950 rpm 
below 15” manifold 
pressure.

P7EA 8 Rev. 12 
 
NOTE 9.  (cont’d) 
 
 
Hub Model 
Blade 
Model 
 
Engine Model 
Damper 
Configuration 
Max. Dia. 
(Inches) 
Min. Dia. 
(Inches) 
 
Placards 
       
B2D34C214 90DHB Lycoming O-540 
Series (up to 235 hp. 
@ 2400 rpm) 
One 4.8 and 
one 6.3 order 
82 78 None 
       
B2D34C213 90DH
A 
Lycoming IO-360 
Series (up to 200 hp. 
@ 2700 rpm) 
One 8th and 
one 6.3 order 
76 75 Avoid continuous 
operation between 
1400 & 1750 rpm 
below 15” manifold 
pressure. 
       
 
B2D34C213 
 
90DH
A 
 
Lycoming IO-360 
Series (up to 200 hp. 
@ 2700 rpm) 
 
One 8th and 
one 6.3 order 
 
75 
 
74 
 
Avoid continuous 
operation between 
1450 & 1850 rpm 
below 15” manifold 
pressure. 
 
NOTE 10. Special Notes.    Aircraft installation must be approved as part of the aircraft certificate upon 
compliance with the applicable aircraft airworthiness requirements. 
 
 
…END…
```

## ADs (9, 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 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 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 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 70-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-04-01): Blades · McCauley Propeller Systems 2D34C, 2D36C14 and B2D34C. Effective Feb 20, 1970

## STCs approved under this data sheet (3)

- [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 SP1628SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP1628SO): Install H&H Propeller blade activating link P/N H-1935.. Henderson Timothy H

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