In reply to your need.
I have just recently installed the Airmaster prop. and had a similar
problem. On a hunch I stopped at a Helicopter maintenance facility at the
local airport. They were willing to sell us a single tube for $15.00 Cdn.
The owner at the shop told me that they only use Aeroshell 22 because it is
required for certified aircraft that a certified grease be used. He said
other equivalent greases are available and would be as good or better but
were not certified for use on aircraft. I was as worried as you, are about
not getting the right grease but I'm now beginning to wonder if an
equivalent grease would not have been adequate. What makes a grease
'equivalent' I can, unfortunately, not confirm. It seems to have something
to do with min/max temps among other things. Perhaps a local aircraft mech.
could advise you.
Good luck in your search - hope you can keep the 91 sterling in your pocket,
having just returned from England I know just how much that means!
Peter Timm - C-GIET
Builder no. 110
on 11/13/02 10:23 AM, Richard Holder at rholder@avnet.co.uk wrote:
> Team
>
> G-OWWW has had its Rotax engine AD completed and the engine is re-attached
> to the front. My co-builder is off on hols tomorrow but wings etc (all but
> fuselage) are booked for painting for 5th Dec.
>
> Initial engine run will be at the end of this month.
>
> But I have a question. Our Airmaster prop documentation specifies the use of
> (amongst other things) the use of Aeroshell 22 grease. I am sure it is only
> a small amount, but the only supplier (as of now) I can see is Light Aero
> who will supply a 3 kilo tin for 91.50 plus VAT. Nothing smaller.
>
> Does anyone know of a supplier who can do smaller quantities ?
>
> Does anyone have some left over from completing this task themselves ?
>
> Help please !
>
> I wouldn't mind paying 91 for 3 kilos of a fancy grease if I was going to
> use all of it. But to pay 91 for 3 kilos when I will probably use about 250
> grams is WAY over the top !
>
> TIA
>
> Richard
> Richard F.W. Holder 01279 842804 (POTS)
> Bell House, Bell Lane, 01279 842942 (fax)
> Widford, Ware, Herts, 07860 367423 (mobile)
> SG12 8SH email : rholder@avnet.co.uk
> PA-28-181 : Piper Archer : G-JANA, EGSG (Stapleford)
> Europa Classic Tri-gear : G-OWWW, being built.
>
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