When we ordered the engine from Van’s, we also ordered the propeller. Van’s has the following statement on their website:
“If a new propeller and an Experimental Lycoming engine are ordered at the same time, Van's can offer a special "package" discount on the combination.”
The package deal they mention is a $1,000 dollar discount!!! So, since we were “motivated” to order the engine before November 1st, we also took advantage of Van’s discount and purchased the propeller at the same time. Additionally, Hartzell will also have an annual price increase (at some point), so we will save even more money by ordering it now.
Here is the link to the propeller order form on the Van’s website. Van’s recommends 72” props for the taildraggers and 74” props for the nose wheel models.
So, as the order form recommends, we purchased the 72” C2YR-1BFP/F7497 for the (I)O-360/390 (180 - 210 hp).
It will look very similar to the prop in the picture below:
Van’s explained that Hartzell charges you the current price of the prop at the time it is SHIPPED, not the time it was ordered (as with the engine). So, we requested a mid-December delivery date in order to avoid any annual price increases. It will be like a Christmas present for us!