Hoffman Propeller Overhaul

Abstract:  I am facing a prop overhaul, because of time in service, and I am looking for the prop shop that will do this at best price! I think there was one in Florida but I have mislaid there address. Any input on this would be helpful. Thanks, paul

Subject: Hoffman prop
From: "Paul Cullman" <antiqair
Date: 9/9/08 8:40 AM
To: G109_Pilots@yahoogroups.com

I am facing a prop overhaul, because of time in service, and I am looking for the prop shop that will do this at best price! I think there was one in Florida but I have mislaid there address. Any input on this would be helpful. Thanks, paul

Subject: Re: Hoffman prop
From: "Ray" <jb92563
Date: 9/9/08 12:23 PM
To: G109_Pilots@yahoogroups.com

Paul,

I am also in need of Overhauling my Hoffman prop but in going to the
Hoffman site and contacting the various listed centers a few months ago
I was unable to find anyone that would do the overhaul.

Some did not respond I think, namely the one in Florida if I recall
correctly.

If you can contact one in the USA please let me know so I can send my
prop in as well.

All the addresses are at this site: http://www.hoffmann-prop.com/
however not all these locations are able to overhaul a V60 prop.

Here is the Florida center that did not respond:

Aviation Propellers Inc.
12970 Port Said Road
Opa Locka, Fl 33054
Fon: 305 688 9439
Fax: 305 681 4236
www.avprops.com

Subject: Re: Hoffman prop
From: "pschweitzer2002" <pschweitzer2002
Date: 9/10/08 4:45 PM
To: G109_Pilots@yahoogroups.com

I had a lot of trouble with the guys in Florida if it's the shop you
are referring to. Fist they lost the prop and the replacement was
damaged.

Subject: Re: [G109_Pilots] Re: Hoffman prop
From: Dick
Date: 9/11/08 6:02 AM
To: G109_Pilots@yahoogroups.com

I just had my Hoffmann prop overhauled at American Propeller Service in Redding, CA. They did a great job and were extremely nice people to deal with. I did not comparison shop on price so I do not know how their price compares with other shops.

Dick

Subject: Re: [G109_Pilots] Re: Hoffman prop
From:
Date: 9/11/08 7:48 AM
To: <G109_Pilots@yahoogroups.com>

Was the prop shop you used Aviation propellers of Opa Locka, fl.
and most important did they send you a good prop? Paul

Subject: Re: [G109_Pilots] Re: Hoffman prop
From: Dick
Date: 9/11/08 7:57 AM
To: G109_Pilots@yahoogroups.com

Ray,

I talked to Todd Marinkovich at American Propeller Service. I sent my prop in at the beginning of August.

I checked the FAA registry and it does show that I have the 1700 engine. However, I definitely have the 2000 engine installed. It is not the original engine, it was changed at 33 hours by Grob Systems in Bluffton, Ohio.

Dick

On Sep 11, 2008, at 7:17 AM, Ray wrote:

Dick,

When I inquired with them, a few months ago via email they said they do
not do overhauls on Hoffman props.

Who did you talk to there? I am obviously dealing with the wrong
person.

I was wondering what size engine your Grob has?

According to the FAA registry database it has a Limbach 1700? True?

Just wondering what sort of rate of climb rate you get on that engine?

And for some reason it is the only one listing a known engine as
opposed to the "expr/unknown" engine type for all the others.

Ray

Subject: Re: [G109_Pilots] Re: Hoffman prop
From: Dick
Date: 9/11/08 8:01 AM
To: G109_Pilots@yahoogroups.com

Paul,

The prop was overhauled by American Propeller Service which is located in Redding, California.
The prop after the overhaul looks brand new.

Dick

Subject: Re: [G109_Pilots] Re: Hoffman prop
From:
Date: 9/11/08 8:09 AM
To: <G109_Pilots@yahoogroups.com>

Thanks for the info I will give them a call! Best, Paul

Subject: Re: [G109_Pilots] Re: Hoffman prop
From:
Date: 9/11/08 7:36 PM
To: <G109_Pilots@yahoogroups.com>

A fallow up on Amertech Industries of Reading, Ca.
I called and was quoted $2200 basic if no problems and they will ship you a box to hold the prop.
Hope Aero, in the Ontario, Canada quoted me some what over $4000.00
Thanks again for the info on the Opa-Locka, Fl. oufit! I will pas on this!

Subject: Re: Hoffman prop
From: "Ray" <jb92563@Qw20sVOP4nLiJCh_YE87EKtcASwSkMYyhHkHKlSkAS-Ozmmk5Ihw4GnjAME7FdmJbC-RKNjHP0uJaQ.yahoo.invalid>
Date: 9/11/08 7:08 AM
To: G109_Pilots@yahoogroups.com

--- In G109_Pilots@yahoogroups.com, "pschweitzer2002"
<pschweitzer2002@...> wrote:

--- In G109_Pilots@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Cullman" <antiqair@> wrote:

I am facing a prop overhaul, because of time in service, and I am
looking for the prop shop that will do this at best price! I think
there was one in Florida but I have mislaid there address. Any
input
on
this would be helpful. Thanks, paul

I had a lot of trouble with the guys in Florida if it's the shop you
are referring to. Fist they lost the prop and the replacement was
damaged.

I know another guy who was ferrying a Dimona H36 and also had trouble
with them when what they sent back was substandard.

I hope that is not typical.

I suspect they put their trainies on the small Hoffman props as
screwing up a big boys prop would be a costly disaster for them.

However they seem to be the only game in town in the USA for Hoffman
props so......

Ray

Subject: Re: [G109_Pilots] Re: Hoffman prop
From: "Ackerman Capt. Ron" <ronackerman@5OXxjAgFFz1-ZxAP-9mXiB9yvxccpM3sJE2q9hlGg1E0JgDSkdF6F1xFI_kkM-4Ykl5XbTx8YlZhtkUjmw.yahoo.invalid>
Date: 9/12/08 11:50 AM
To: G109_Pilots@yahoogroups.com

The Florida operation charged me $2300 for the overhaul.
On Sep 12, 2008, at 1:10 PM, lyonbyte@jDA0HKpsTP3AlMIPkY_Qc5H9SGvHiyDRKiYKbBTSv1eMn2FSrNzNDBy8FlhUTMyOJd3G_16X.yahoo.invalid wrote:

How much did it cost for the overhaul?


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