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DoubleD
11-16-2006, 12:19 PM
I have two early propellers that I need help identifying. I believe they both are from Navy aircraft (F-5-L and an N-9?). The first one has the following markings and is 10ft long.
MATTHEWS BRO.S MFG CO
H-9344
10'' R.H.
S.E. 5111
F-5-L
The second propeller has the following markings.
2
OXX6
RH
CP 11386
1
8' X 4'7"
N996-179
2198
I'm enclosing a picture of each propeller (hopefully I'm successful). Any information would be greatly appreciated.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p87/turboboomer/F5L.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p87/turboboomer/N9.jpg
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Dave
11-16-2006, 03:12 PM
The first one was used for the Curtiss F5L, also known by the civilian model Aeromarine 75.

I've been trying to find a match for the drawing number on the second one. Here's (http://www.woodenpropeller.com/clas19.html) the identical model, built by Buffairo instead of Curtiss. (The "CP" preceding 11386 on yours is for "Curtiss Propeller")

DoubleD
11-16-2006, 10:05 PM
Dave, thanks for the response. There's not much information out there on the Curtiss F-5-L. As far as the other propeller goes, I was hoping that the "N996-179" and "OXX-6" would signify a Curtiss N-9 prop. I was told that the N-9 was powered by the OXX-6 and then later replaced with the more powerfull Hisso engine. This is a great website, thanks again.