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Originally Posted by jetmech05
IMHO Master Airscrew and APC props with gassers don't mix. Filling voids with epoxy is a receipe for disaster. Go with Zoar, or some prop with a solid hub.
I fly gas and loved APC props but not on a gasser.
I totally agree. Not to mention, the hubs of the APC props are quite brittle.. albeit when new and untouched other then a proper reaming, they're the strongest... but you definately don't want to drill any holes in that hub.. backfilled or not... If that hub were drilled, theres a likely chance of that prop throwing a blade.. very likely. APC props are among the best, but only when kept in totally pristine condition... Either go with another prop, or go with the single bolt adapter.. but I don't recomend drilling your APC for a 4-bolt mounting.