Fixed Pitch Catto Propeller for RV-12

We offer three standard options for flight performance: climb, a “good all-around” performer and a cruise prop.

The “good all around” performing propeller is right in between climb and cruise performance and is our standard recommendation, especially for your first flight. This prop will hit 5800 RPM at 7500’ DA in straight and level flight.

We can increase or decrease the pitch if you are looking for a climb or cruise prop.

A three bladed is much quieter and smoother, you’re able to run a smaller diameter so greater ground clearance and it has more of a braking affect when you pull the power back. You will also see your RPM will come up faster as you start accelerating on takeoff. The two bladed is slightly faster at wide open throttle around 2-3 mph top speed below 7500’ but the three bladed will maintain its speed at 12,500’ but the two bladed loses top speed. The three bladed becomes a few mph faster at 12,500’. The climb performance between the two are very similar.

The following table represents our standard recommendations available but may vary slightly depending on the speed and specifications of your current airframe.

Nickel: Nickel is an additional leading edge protection which is great if you fly through rain, off grass or off strips that aren’t that well maintained. It is very durable and allows you to fly through rain at any RPM without erosion. If you are a fair-weather flyer the nickel isn’t necessary for your flight operations.

LET tape: We offer a polyurethane leading edge tape to protect the leading edge of erosion through rain. You can still get some nicks from small debris and rocks. The adhesive on the tape normally starts breaking down after 3-5 years and will need to be replaced. We do sell kits so you can install or replace it yourself.

Without nickel or leading edge tape the propeller will hold up like a wooden propeller through rain. You’re able to fly through rain without leading edge protection if you are throttled back below 2200 RPM. With the leading edge tape or nickel you’re able to fly through rain at your cruise throttle without erosion.

ROTAX 912

Diameter of 2-Bladed: 66" X 66" Pitch

Diameter of 3-Bladed: 64" X 64" Pitch 

If your speed varies compared to Van's specs please write us at: info@cattoprops.com

Extension, crush plate and bolts are available

The RV-12 10” spinner accounts for the pitot static. We sell a carbon fiber spinner dome, an aluminum front bulkhead and an aluminum rear bulkhead. This will accommodate a weighted crush plate if you need add one later.