Lycoming O-320 160 HP - anyone have one of these on your Kitfox?

[KenZ]

I get up to 2000 feet a min by myself with full fuel. probably get more on a lighter fuel load.
But 3000 ft/min, I am skeptical.
Catto fixed pitch prop climb pitch. 2650 RPM climb out.

[KenZ]

I must be missing something on their website, I will look again, thanks for the info.

[avidflyer]

I think the website is just not up to date. I would suggest you email them with your question. I've bought two props from them. JImChuk

[PWOK]

As noted in another thread Kenz was a victim of a terrible accident. On Dec. 8, 2023 on departure from Runway 20 at Eloy, AZ as Kitfox plunged into an open field. An observer noticed a small object leaving the aircraft before the sudden descent. Preliminary examination has revealed that a blade separated from the adjustable propeller, causing extreme vibration, engine separation with complete loss of control. The aircraft subsequently crashed, and was consumed by fire.
The propeller installed was a ground adjustable NR unit from Ukraine installed on a 160hp Lycoming engine. The engine was probably at a high power setting in the climb out phase of flight. Due to this being an experimental aircraft further investigation might be limited. If I find any additional information on this accident We will pass it along.
We are mourning the loss of Ken at this time, and want to avert this happening again. Increased inspection of non certified hubs, bolts and blades are in order. Remove those spinners on adjustable propellers and take a closer look.

[Shadowrider]

As noted in another thread Kenz was a victim of a terrible accident. On Dec. 8, 2023 on departure from Runway 20 at Eloy, AZ as Kitfox plunged into an open field. An observer noticed a small object leaving the aircraft before the sudden descent. Preliminary examination has revealed that a blade separated from the adjustable propeller, causing extreme vibration, engine separation with complete loss of control. The aircraft subsequently crashed, and was consumed by fire.
The propeller installed was a ground adjustable NR unit from Ukraine installed on a 160hp Lycoming engine. The engine was probably at a high power setting in the climb out phase of flight. Due to this being an experimental aircraft further investigation might be limited. If I find any additional information on this accident We will pass it along.
We are mourning the loss of Ken at this time, and want to avert this happening again. Increased inspection of non certified hubs, bolts and blades are in order. Remove those spinners on adjustable propellers and take a closer look.

Thanks for this info. If you can find you hours on the prop that may be helpful.

[KenZ]

That's what I thought so I sent them an email and request for quote.
Hope they weren't a Russian bomb target!

[Shadowrider]

I just bought 2 props from Roman. He was well but had no power, but still working.

[SNOW JW]

I got my prop from Roman about a month ago it looks amazing.

[PWOK]

Very little time on this propeller as configured. You can read back in this thread and get some idea of the timeline.

[Shadowrider]

Okay thanks for the info and so sorry for this accident.