Please help ID my prop

[Chris Ireland]

Hello from Ft Leavenworth KS!

I recently recevied an old wooden propeller from my grandmother; my grandfather had "dinged" it during a high-wind taxi incident many moons ago. As a 14-year Air force flyer, I've been salivating over it for some time now...Sadly, my grandfather passed a few years ago, and I can't remember what type a/c he was in at the time.

It's a 70" wooden prop w/ brass leading edges, canvas patches and Aeronca/Sensenich stickers on each blade. There are 6 hub mount holes, 2 of which are aligned with the blade axis. The serial number (?) on the hub is L2985.

I'll take any and all input--this is a neat site!

Chris

[Chris Ireland]

After reading more messages in these forums, I looked again at my prop and noticed on the back of the hub:
Model 72C-42 (The 4 was blurred, might be an A?)
Ser No L2985

Thanks!
Chris

[Dave]

It should measure 72 inches, based on the design number. It was used on a variety of aircraft with a 65 hp Continental engine, including the Piper Cub and many others.

Lamar Bevil has neatly organized a huge list of drawing numbers for a variety of manufacturers. Here's the Sensenich list. http://www.modernwoodenpropellers.com/sensenich.htm

[Chris Ireland]

Thank you!

[MWP_Lamar]

Thank you Chris for your selfless service to our country.

Lamar