This is the remains of a pitch change mechanism bearing from a Dimona H36. It is desirable that the clearance from the pitch change plate on these bearings be part of the DI. The clearance should be around 1mm.

H36 Hoffman Prop static rpm: (G109 about the same)
Propeller fine static max RPM 2700-2900 
Propeller coarse static max RPM 2300 

HOFFMAN PROPELLER
Prop pitch change lever bearings for Dimona H36  - 608 2RS (two off). These are larger than G109.
Prop flange nuts differ to those used on G109.
H36 and G109A accept same prop, but spinner and spinner baseplates differ, G109 is larger.

Fixed Pitch Hoffman Repair
by McPhee (Translation by R White)

Personally I would not send ASK14 prop to [a professional aero prop repairer] as their glass work and painting is not as good as we do in gliding and really it is a job [someone qualified in GRP repairs can do] so long as there are no other issues.

The glass lifting on Hoffman wooden fixed pitch prop is a known problem in Australia's dry and wet climate. The end of glass lifts 3 or 4cm from leading edge on MotorFalke, Pik 20E etc). 

Take prop off and using a stanley blade lift up as much glass as you can (ie the glass that is ready to lift)

Take some 400 wet and dry and sand under glass that had lifted

Mix up some good epoxy (I use Areldite 3600 from Jabiru, 3:1 by weight and is aviation approved) warm a little and let it run in crack between glass and prop and pupp [prep?] the glass surface in and out to let it run all the way in.  You will have leading edge of one prop blade down.  Remove excess resin.Then using foil tape work from bottom up push the foil back in place and rub realy hard to level it all.

Do same to other blade and let it set for a day.

Once foil tape is removed you will need a bit of touchup and a bit of sanding to restore profile.  Rather than Q cell (do not use car bog) I now prefer Akzo Noble International 2 pack Perfection undercoat.  It is the best paint you will ever use for sanding and bonds like nothing I have ever used (there is even etch in the system). 

You then need to grey paint same but first it is best to set up a balance system.  You need a tube which fits tight thru the centre of prop.  I sometimes use foil tape as a shim to get a tight fit. Set up 2 steel rulers level and start balancing using a spray can to add weight to one tip.  As paint drys it will become lighter so you need to go a bit more with spray can. Try inverting the prop and end for ending but the same tip will need the extra paint - proves your balance is correct.

Balance is very important.  I have not noticed much difference with Falke props, but made a huge difference to PIK prop.

Slowly tighten up prop using a pattern [ie 1-3-4-2] and working up to the correct tension.  Personally I like using paired bevel washers - two little dish washers used in pairs cup part outside.  Jabiru now use 4 pair of such washers on each bolt

Once refitted check the prop tracking.  If packing is needed (never have) I think I would aluminium foil tape layered evenly.  Do not try uneven tensioning of prop bolts.

Job is now done and if done properly it has a lifetime guarantee (my lifetime!!!) + you have the satisfaction of a job well done.

Ian McPhee
0428847642

PS 25 years ago I did a motorglider course at Parafield and one of the most interesting things was the prop worshop + Hank Kaufmann told me how to balance prop.