Perry Mick wrote:

Looking at these two photos, maybe it's an optical illusion, but

the new

prop drive with the large diameter shaft looks shorter. I can

understand

why he would do that - it's simpler. But wouldn't the long shaft
supported by a bearing as he originally had it be preferable and

allow

the prop to moved farther aft? With the support bearing, it

could be

designed to absorb thrust as well, although I think his wasn't.

Perry

Phil Flaugher wrote:

Distance from the end of the cowl/fairing to the edge of a prop/fan
blade appears to be about the same; the large tube length is
disguised with white paint.....?....

Phil

 
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