Sensenich expands ground-adjustable prop offerings

July 25, 2019 By Mike Collins

Sensenich now offers a full line of ground-adjustable composite propellers for aircraft powered by Continental and Lycoming engines, said Donald Rowell, company president.

This new Sensenich three-blade, ground-adjustable propeller has been installed on Joseph Thalman's 1968 Thorp T-18, displayed at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. Thalman also flew the airplane to the first Oshkosh, 50 years ago. Photo by Mike Collins.

Rowell said there is a high-speed, three-blade, 68-inch-diameter propeller for 180- to 210-mph aircraft like high-performance Lancair, Glasair, and Van's Aircraft RV models; a mid-speed, 76-inch propeller for 150-mph aircraft; and a short-takeoff-and-landing propeller with a diameter of 82 or 78 inches.

“We have now manufactured more than 60,000 blades of this type,” Rowell said, adding that Sensenich’s innovative pitch gauge makes adjustment easy. “It really takes the sting out of changing the pitch of the propeller.” The company has expanded its manufacturing facility and leased additional adjoining space; new computer-numerical-control machines are up and running.

Pricing of the new propellers varies by diameter. Two-blade props start at $3,500 and three-blade at $3,750, increasing to $4,250 in January; equipment is included but not a spinner. More information is available online.

Mike Collins

Technical Editor

Mike Collins, AOPA technical editor and director of business development, died at age 59 on February 25, 2021. He was an integral part of the AOPA Media team for nearly 30 years, and held many key editorial roles at AOPA Pilot, Flight Training, and AOPA Online. He was a gifted writer, editor, photographer, audio storyteller, and videographer, and was an instrument-rated pilot and drone pilot.

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Sensenich expands ground-adjustable prop offerings

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