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SUPERSEDING
DOD-P-24562(SH) .
28 December 1977
(See 6.6)
MILITARY SPECIFICATION
.PROPELLERS,SHIP, CONTROLLABLE PITCH (METRIC)

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This specification is approved for use by the Naval Sea Systems Command,
Department of the Navy, and is available for use by all Departments and
Agencies of the Department of Defense.
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I. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers general requirements for marine

propellers of the controllable pitch type. Specific requirements will be in
accordance with the contract or order. For this specification, a propeller
shall be considered as consisting of propeller blades, a hub with an internal
activating mechanism for the blades, propulsion shafting, shafting inte~al
components, an oil distribution box or pitch control unit, hydraulic and
mechanical systems required for operation of the propeller pitch mechanism,
o ‘) and associated cotnponents,tools, and devices.
1.2 Classification. Controllable pitch propellers shall be of the fol-

lowing styles, blade designs, types, and levels, as spec~fied (see 6,2.1):
Style H - Hydraulic or hydro-mechanical propeller blade

actuating mechanism.
Style M - Mechanical propeller blade actuating mechanism.
Blade design A - Propeller hydrodynamic blade design provided by the
contracting activity (see 3.4.2).
Blade design B - Propeller hydrodynamic blade design provided by the
contractor (see 3.4.3).
Blade design C - Propeller blade design in accordance with American
Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Rules with no ice strength-
enfng requirements (see 3.4.3).
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Beneficial comments (recommendations,additions, deletions) and any pertinent
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data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to:
Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, SEA 55Z3, Department of the Navy,
Washington, DC 20362 by using the self-addressed Standardization Document
Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document
or by letter.
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Blade design D - Propeller blade design in accordance with ABS Rules,

with ice strengthening (see 3*4.3).
Tolerance level 1 - Very high tolerances on hydrodynamic surface measure-
ments (see 3.17.2).
Tolerance level 2 - High tolerances on hydrodynamic surface meas.urements
(see 3.17.3).
Tolerance level.3 - Moderate tole-rances~on:hydrodynamic surf:aceme
asure- .
ments (see 3..-1,7.4). .: ,,
Tolerance ievel 4- Tolerances on’hytl~odjmami.c surface meaaureme.ntsto ~~~
~ suit the intended.serxic.e(see 3.17.5). ‘
Type 1 Hydraultc system main pump,,shaft- or gear.-driven
(see 3.7.4)..
Type 2 Hydkaulic system main and standby pumps,,.electric
moto’r=d%fven{see 3.7.5”)..
Type 3’ Hydr.aul+csystem main pump, electric motor-dr.i.ven;
standby pump, s.haft-.orgear-driven.(see.3.7.6).
Test level A - Spin testing of assembled propellers (se-e4.4..1,
4.4.2.,4.4.5, 4.5, and 4..6).
Test level B - Nbnrotating testing of assembled propellers
(.see4.
4.1, 4.4.3, 4.4..5,4.5,,and 4.6).
Test level C - Testi.nEof assembled propeller fo.llowin~Installation
ship (see 4.4.1, ~..4~
4, 4..4.5,4..5,-and4..6).
2. APPLI.CABLEI
DWXJMENTS
2.1 Government documents.
2.i’.l Sp@Cffi’CatiOnSYstafid’ards,.
and handbooks,. Unless ot.lierwise
speci-
fied, the followingapecifica.tions, standards, and handbook of the issue Mated
in that issue of.k~e-~partment of”D&fense Ttiex of Fipecificatto,~. and .Standards
(DoDISS) specified-in the solicf.tatioti
fdrmap?art of ‘this.specifica&i’omto.the
extent specif~ed hereim.
SPECIFICATIONS:
FEDERAL
FF>3-17~ Bktlrings,Ball, Annular (.&weral Purpo%~).
FF+3-~/35 Bearings, Roller, Cylind:ricaI;and Bearings.,Roller,
Sel$-Al*gning..
FF-B-187 Beami@g, Roller, Tapered.
FF-S-86. Screw, Capc Socket-Head.
FF-S-92 Screw, Machine: Slotted, Cross-Recessed or Hexagon
1 Head.
FF-S-200 Setscrews; Hexagon Socket and Spline Socket, Headless.
FF-S-21.O Setscrews: Square Head (Inch) and Slotted Headless
(Inch and Metric).
GG-I-492 Indicator,,Sight, Liquid.
QQ-T-390 Tin Alloy Ingots and Castings and Lead Alloy Ingots
and’Castings (AntifrictionMetal’)for Bearing -
Applications.
TT-S-1732 Sealing Compound; Pipe Joint and Thread,’Lead Free
General Purpose.
P,PP-B-601 Boxes, Wood, Cleated-Plywood’c ‘“ ,,
PPP-B-621 Boxes, Wood, Nailed and Lock-Corner.
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MILITARY
MIL<-104 Crates, Wood; Lumber and Plywood Sheathed, Nailed
and Bolted.
MIL-S-901 Shock Tests, 11.I.(High-Impact); Shipboard Machin-
ery, Equipment and Systems, Requirements for.
MIL-E-917 Electric Power Equipment, Basic Requirements (Naval
Shipboard Use).
MIL-S-1222 Studs, Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Nuts.
MIL-C-2212 Controllers, Electric Motor A.C. or D.C., and
Associated Switching Devices.
MIL-P-2845 Packaging of Main Propulsion Shafting, Bearings,
. Boat and Ship Propellers, and Associated Repair
Parts.
MIL-C-3774 Crates, Wood; Open 12,000- and 16,000-Pound
. Capacity.
MIL-B-3990 Bearings, Roller, Needle, Airframe, Antlfrlction,
Inch.
. MIL-P-551O Packing, Preformed, Straight Thread Tube Fitting
Boss, Type I Rydraulic (-65° to 160”F).
MIL-C-15730 Coolers, Fluid, Naval Shipboard: Lubricating Oil,
Hydraulic Oil, and Fresh Water.
MXL-B-16392 Brakes, Magnet, Naval Shipboard.
MIL-T-16420 Tube, Copper-Nickel Alloy, Seamless and Welded
(Copper Alloy Numbers 715and 706).
MIL-P-16789 Packaging of Pumps, Including Prime Movers and
Associated Repair Parts.
MIL-M-17060 Motors, 6(FHertz, Alternating Current, Integral-
Horsepower, Shipboard Use.
MIL-M-17185 Mounts, Resilient; General Specifications and Tests
for (Shipboard Application).
MIL-I-17244 Indicators, Temperature, Direct-Reading, Bimetal-
lic, (3 and 5 Inch Dial).
MIL-E-17555 Electronic and Electrical Equipment, Accessories,
and Repair Parts; Packaging and Packing of.
MIL-P-17869 Pumps and Motors, Power, Oil Hydraulic (Naval
Shipboard Use). I
MIL-F-18240 Fastener, Externally Threaded, 250”F Self-Locking
Element for.
MIL-I-18997 Indicator, Pressure, Panel Mounted or Case Sup-
ported, General Specification.
MIL-I-20037 Indicators, Sight, Liquid Level, Direct Reading,
Reflex Tubular Gage Glass.
MIL-B-21230 Bronze, Nickel Aluminum and Manganese-Nickel
Aluminum: Castings, Ship Propeller Application.
MIL-T-22085 Tape, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, Preservation
and Sealing.
MIL-G-23652 Gasket and Packing Material Petroleum and Phos-
phate Ester Fluid Resistant.
MIL-E-23765/3 - Electrodes, Welding, Bare, Copper and Copper Alloy.
MIL-L-23886 - Liquid Level Indicating Equipment (Electrical)
(Naval Shipboard Use).
MIL-H-24135 - Hose, Reinforced, Water and Oil Resistant, and End
Fittings, Reuseable, for Flexible Hose Connections. I
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MIL-H-24136 Hose, Synthetic Rubber, PolyesCer Reinforced, and

End Fittings, Reuseabl.e,for Flexible Hose
Connections.
MIL-V-24272 Valve Manifolds.,High Pressure Gas Reducing.
MIL-F-24402 FilCers (Hydraulic), Filter Elements (High
Efficiency), and Filter Differential Pressure “’
Indicators.
MIL-P-24423 Propulsion and Auxiliary CcnitrolConsoles and ,, ,’,.. .’
.’,.-;
,-, ,, . .,
Associated Contro’1and [email protected]
Naval ShipboaTd Use.,‘BasicIksign Reqiiirements..
MIL-V-24578 Valves, Globe.,“PressureIns’.trument,
SEem Test
Connection, Un30n End.
MIL-V-24586 Valve.,Needle, Size l/4-Inch for Vent, Drain, .-• ,,
and Sampling Service.
MIL-N-25027 Nut, Self-Locking, 250”F, 450”F, and 800”F.,
125 KSI FTU, 60 KSI”FTU, and 30 KSI FTU. .,
MIL-P-25732 Packing, Preformed, Petroleum Hydraulic Fluid
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Resistant, Limited Service at 275°F (135°G).
MIL-P-i33461 Packing, Preformed, Petroleum Hydraulic Fluid
Resistant, Improved Performance at 275°F (135”C).
STANDARDS
FEDERAL
FED-S,TD-H28 Screw-Thread
.,
. Stan’dar&sfor Federal Services.
FED-S’TD-15.1 Metal; Test ’Methods.
FED-STD-60’1 Rubber: Sampling and”~estiflg.
‘MILITARY
MZL-ST,D-’2:2 Welded Joint “Design..
MIL-STD-167-l - Mech@nica’1Vibrations df ‘ShipboardEquipment
(Type I - Environmental and Type II -
Internally Excited).
MIL-STD-248 - Welding .atsd
Brazing Procedure -and“Performance
Qualification.
MIL-STD-Z78 Fabrication Welding and Inspection; and Casting
‘Inspectionaxial
Repair f@r ’’”Machinery,
Piping and
Pressure Vessels in Ships of the United .States
Navy.
MIL-STD-419 Cleaning and ‘ProtectingPtplng, Tubing, and Fit-
tings for Hydraulic Power Transmission Equipment.
MIL-STD-740 Airborne and Structureborne Noise Measurements
and Acceptance Criteria of Shipboard Equipment.
MIL-STD-777 Schedule of P&ping.,Valves, Fittings,,and Assocl-
a’tedPiping Components for Naval Surface Ships.
MIL-STD-’794 Parts and Equipment, Procedures for Packaging
and Packing of.
MIL-STD-798 Nondestructive Testing, Welding, Quality Control,
Material Control and ‘Identificationand HI-.Shock
Test Requirements “forPiping System Components ~ . .
for Naval Shipboard Use. ! .’
MIL-STD-882 System Safety Program Requirements.
MIL-STD-1186 - Cushioning, Anchoring, Bracing, Blocking, and
Waterproofing; With Appropriate Test Methods.
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DOD-STD-1399, - Interface Standard for Shipboard Systems,

‘) Section 300
MS17828
Electric Power, Alternating Current (Metric).
- Nut, Self-Locking, Hexagon, Regular-Height, (Non-
metallic Insert) 250”F, Nickel-Copper Alloy.
MS17829 - Nut, Self-Locking, Hexagon, Regular Height, 250”F,
(Non-metallic Insert) Non-Corrosion-ResistantSteel.
MS17830 - Nut, Self-Locking, Hexagon-Regular Height, 250°F,
(Non-metallic Insert) 300 Series Corrosion Resis-
tant Steel.
MS18282 - Relief Valve Operating Characteristics Versus
Maximum Operating Pressure for Liquid Service.
MS18283 - Relief Valve Operating Characteristics Versus Maxi-
mum Operating Pressure for Steam and Gas Service.
MS33540 - Safety Wiring and Cotter Pinning, General Practices
For.
RANDBOOK
MILITARY
MIL-HDBK-227 - Selection and Installation of Regulating and Con-
trol Valves for Naval Shipboard-Use. -
2.1.2 Drawings and publications. The following drawings and publications

form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.
DRAWINGS
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NAVSHIPS
S4824-1385509 - Lockina Devices -Valves.
810-4435837 - Ropelier.
NAVSEA
803-5001025 - Electric Plant Installation, Standard Methods.
PUBLICATIONS
NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVSEA)

O283-LP-228-1OOO - Bearing Babbitting procedures.
O9OO-LP-OOO-1OOO - Ship Hulls Fabrication Welding and
Inspection.
0900-LP-003-8000 - Surface Inspection Acceptance Standards
for Metals.
~87-LP-011-2t300 – W.U=Z .f Itmtruccions for Daslgn arid

ApplZcatlon of Repeller Blade Gages.
(Copies of specifications, standards, handbooks,,drawings, and publications

required by contractors in connection with specific acquisition functions should be
obtained from the contractf.ngactivity or ae dtrected by the contracting officer.)
2.2 Other publications. The following documents form a part of this

specification to the extent specified herein. The issues of the documents which
are indicated as DoD adopted shall be the Issue listed in the current DoDISS
and the supplenxmt thereto, if applicable.
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AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ABS)

Rules’for Building and Classing SCeel Vessels.
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(Application for’copies should be addressed to the American Bureau of
Shipping, 65 Broadway, New York, NY 10006.)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL.ENGINEERS”(AS~) ,,

- Powe:r”
B31..l” Plpitig.
(App’l}cationfo
c’cdpfesshould beaddrdsed:totitie American Society of ~~ ‘“ ~
Mechanical.Engineer-s”,
345 East 47th Street, New y~rk’,NY 10017’~)
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR’TESTINGANDMATERIALS (ASTM) J .“

B 15’o- AltimfnwBronze Rod.,,Bar, and Shapes.. (DoD adopeed) -~
(Application for copies should readdressed to the American Society for

Testing,and Materials’,1916 Race Street, Pliiladelphia,PA 1’910,3.) ..
SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SM’)

3517 - Hydraulic Hose. (DoD adopted)
(Application for copies should be.addre?sed,to the Society of Automotive

Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096.)
.. .. . (Indus~ry association.specificationsand ~tagdards are gene~allY.,

?vai~abl?. . ~”
forre~er”ence.from~’li$riiries~~ey are *1SO distributed among technical groups”
and using “Federalagencies.) ...
2.3 Order of precedence. .In the event of a conflict between the text of Q)
this specffic’ationand tliereferences’cited herein, the text of this.specifica-
tion.shall take precedence.
3* REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Performance yequiremetits.
3.1.,1 Ternperature.,lim3ts.Propeller shall operate in any sea water

tempera~ure between minus 2 and,30 degrees Celsius (°C.)(28 and 85 degrees
.—— !%!?!?%’!! (“F)),an? any ambient air temperature ‘betweenO and 50”C (32 and
125-F>.,
3.1.2 Operating capabilities. Propeller shall operate satisfactorily

‘atthe power, revolutions per minute (r/rein),ship speed and propeller pitch
(see 6.3.3) specified (see 6.2.1) and maintain satisfactory lubrication with
no loss of oil under the trim, llst,’pitch, and’roll conditions specified (see
6.2.1) and angle imposed by the propulsion shaft rake.
3.1.3, Electrical systems. Loss of electric power shall not result in

the loss of adequatelubrication for the propeller or ability to maintain the
propeller pitch. Electrical systems and constraints shall -bein’accordance “
with DOD-STD-1399, Section 300. ,F,
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3.1.4 Noise. Propeller shall meet the structureborne and airborne noise
requirements specified (see table II and 6.2.1).
3.1.5 Shock. When shock hardening is required (see 6.2.1), the propeller
shall meet tfiock requirements in accordance with MIL-S-901, grade A, and
the following:
(a) Items in contact with water, except propulsion shafting, shall

be tested on a floating shock test platform.
(b) Orifices, flexible hose, standard flanges, simple bolt-on covers
or blanks, tanks integral with the shipts structure, and piping
system components which comply with MIL-STD-777 and whose sole
function is to provide a means for transport of fluid, do not
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require shock testing.
(c) Shock test criteria for valves shall be in accordance with
MIL-STD-798.
(d) Resilient mounts which meet the requirements of NIL-M-17185 my
. be assumed to meet the shock requirements. Shock test damage
to mounts fabricated in accordance with MIL+l-17185 will not
vitiate the shock tests.
3.1.6 Bollard pull and towing. Propeller shall develop bollard pull and
towing characteristics, when specified (see 6.2.1).
3.1.7 Steady-state operation. Repeller shall be capable of nontransient

steadystate operation at any pftch setting from design to full-astern (see 6.3.5
and 6.3.6) at any r/reinfrom zero to 110 percent of rated r/rein(see 6.3.2)
within the limits of the main engines.
3.1.8 Pitch reversal. Repeller shall have pitch reversal at rated r/rein -
from full-astern pitch to design pitch, and vice versa within the following time
limlts:
Full-power (see 6.3.1) Time for pitch reversal
11 megawatts (MW) (15,000 horsepower (hp)

and below) 15 seconds
Over 11 MW 30 seconds I
For style H propellers, this capability shall be achieved using a single motor-
driven hydraulic pump.
3.1.9 Pitch holding. Propeller shall hold any pitch setting from full-
astern to full-ahead (see 6.3.4) under all operating conditions within the
Iidts irnpgs~dby &heimin tnglnQ8. . —
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3.1.10 Reverse rotation. Rotation of the propulsion shaft opposite the
normal direction of rotation by the use of a jacking gear, windmilling, or
under abnormal circumstances shall not result in damage to the propeller.
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3.1.11 Pitch locking device. Means shall be provided to place and lock
the propeller blades in the full-ahead pitch position and operate the propeller
in the event of loss of pitch control through hydraulic failure.
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3.2 Materials and components. .+

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3.2.1 General requirements. Equipment and materials shall conform to
the requirements of applicable Government specifications unless oth4rwise
specified herein.
3.2.2 Noxious’fumes. Instruments,,equipment,.fittings,.paint, insulation, “’

adhesives~ or other items containing materials or components thatwould gitie : ,..,
off noxious fumes at any temperature b&low 936C.(200°F) shall not’be imstallkd
or applied. This requirement appltes to p“~intand.adhesives after drying or’
curing is complete.
3.2.3 Brittle material. Brittle material.is material showing less than

10 percent elongation for the standard tensile test. Brittle material may be
used only”for components not subjected to stress and components whose material
suitability is proven to the satisfaction of the contracting activity by
mechanical shock tests.
3.2.& &ter3als. Materials shall be as specified in table 1. Materials

which have not been specified shall be chosen ‘tominimize galling, frettlng$
and rapid wear; corrosive effects of sea water; and electrolytic action; and
shall have adequate fatigue characteristics. The use of nonmetallic coatings
or fillers shall not be considered as providing protection against corrosion
or electrolytic attack in a sea water environment. .“
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TABLE I. Materials.
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Item Material Speciflcation- Remarks
Propeller blades Ni-Al-Bz MIL-B,-21230,alloy 1 Note 1
Propeller blade attachments Various Note 2
Propeller hub components Ni-Ai-Bz ~~ MIL-B-21230, alloy 1

in contact with sea or ASTM B 150,.alloy
water (except bolts and C63200
plugs)
Hoses (prairie air and

oil) inhuh md~hd!t
bore Rubber MIL-H-24135 Note 3
Flexible connections MIL-H-24135 or

for water or oil Rubber MIL-H-24136 ‘ Note 3
Flexible connections for Nylon SAE J517,,100R7 Note 3

prairie air in hub,
shafting, and oil ,,
distribution box
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TABLE I. Materials. - Continued
Item Material Specification Remarks
Babbitt Babbitt QQ-T-390
Piping, piping fittings,

takedown joints, and
flange bolting Various MIL-STD-777 Note 4
O-rings (in contact with Various MIL-P-551O, Note 5

hydraulic fluids) MIL-P-25732,
MIL-P-83461, or
NIL-G-23652, type 1
. Flat gaskets (in contact

with hydraulic fluids) Rubber MIL-G-23652, type I Note 5
Nonmetallic gaskets and I

seals (other than those
listed above) Various MIL-STD-777 Note 5
Threaded fasteners, other

than flange bolting:
Hexagon head bolts
and nuts Various BIIL-S-1222 Note 6
Socket head cap screws Various FF-S-86 Note 6
Machine screws Various FF-S-92 Note 6
Set screws Various FF-S-200 or FF-S-21O Notes 6
and 7
Studs and stud nuts Steel MIL-S-1222 Note 6
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Hydraulic fluid Note 8
Anti-seizing compound TT-S-L732
Pressure sensitive tape MIL-T-22085
NOTES:
1. Not applicable to blade design A where conformance with ABS Rules for -
ice strengthening are specified in the contract or order, and not
applicable to blade design D.
2. Propeller blade attachments consist of those components which are
attached to, and rotate with, the propeller blades and which serve
as the means for translating the linear motion of the pitch control
mechanism into the rotary motion of the propeller blade. The load-
carrying components of the propeller blade attachments shall be
formed by processes which minimize the number of inclusions and voids.
Components formed of materials with yield strengths in excess of -
550 megapascals (MPa) (80,000 pounds per square inch (lb/in2)) shall
have Charpy impact test strengths of not less than 40 joules (30
foot-pounds) at minus 18°C (O”F).
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3. Hoses and flexible connections shall have a minimum burst strength of

four times their maximum operating pressure. Hoses and flexible
connections shall be capable’of absorbing the maximum obtainable
@),.,
excursions of the mounted equipment during operation under shock
when specified (se-e3.1.5, 3.3.9, and 6?2.1),..arid”under
the most ‘
severe cond$t%ons of vibration expected to occur without overstres,sing
,.,
the hoses, hose connections, piping, o’reomponents to which attached.
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4. Prairie air tubing in the shaft bore and hub shall be copper-nickel ~
in,accordance with MIL-T-16420, in lidu of the,.
material specified .
in MIL-STD-777.
5. ~tic seals shall be recommended by the seal manufacturer for the
“intended application (see 3.2.14).
6. Other materials may be utilized where necessary for compatibility or
resistance to galling.
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“7. The use of set screws shall be avoided (see 3..3.7).
8. Hydraulic fluid shall be as specified In the contract or order
(see 6.2.1).
3.2.4.1 Recovered materials. Unless otherwise specified herein, all

equipment, material, and articles incorporated in the products covered by this
specification shall benew and shall be fabricated using materiaIs produced from
recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable without jeopardizing the
intended use. The term ‘*recoveredmaterials**means materials which have been
collected or recovered from s,olidwaste and reprocessed to become.a source of
raw.mate~ia-lsy.-as
opposed to-virgin raw materials. None’of the .d’hoveshall
be”interpreted to mean that the use of used or rebuilt products is allowed
under this specification unless otherwise specifically specified. ,,
3.2.5 Magnesium, cadmium, and zinc coating. Magnesium and its alloys
Q
and cadmium shall not be used. Zinc coating shall not be applied to surfaces
which are in moving or wearing contact.
3.2.6 Fillers ‘forcountersunk holes. The use of epoxy resins, wood, or

other non-metallic materials to fill countersunk holes in”the propeller blades’,
hub, shaft flange protector plate, or coupling covers shall be avoided if pos-
sible. ‘When used, these fillers shall not be considered as being a barrier to
sea water tn the.selection of compatible materials for bolts, plugs, or other
components located in the holes.
3.2.7 Platings and coatings. Platfngs and coatings less than 1.6 miIli-
meters (mm) (1/16-inch) thick shall not be employed to protect steel parts from
sea water.
3.2.8 Welding. Welding and welding inspection shall be in accordance

with MIL-STD-278. Welding procedures shall be qualified as specified in
MIL-STD-248. Approval of the procedure qualification shall be obtained prior
to production application of the welding procedures as specified in MIL-STD-248.
The procedures shall include at least the essential elements, as applicable,
specified in the table titled “Essential elements of a welding procedure” of
MIL-STD-248. Requalification of welding procedures ‘is required when changes ~
to the essential elements are made as specified in MIL-STD-248. Electrodes ‘
for welding nickel-aluminum bronze shall be in accordance with MIL-E-23765/3,
type MIL-CuNiAl.
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3.2.9 SolderIn& Soldering of electrical connections shall be in accord-

ance with MIL-E-917.
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o 3.2.10 Paintin~ Painting shall be in accordance with MIL-E-917. NO
painting shall be permitted on any eurface in contact with hydraulic fluid.
Surfaces of propeller blades and propeller hubs exposed to sea water shall not
be painted.
3.2.11 Components. Components shall be in accordance with table II.
TABLE II. Components.
Components Specification Remarks
Self-locking fasteners MIL-N-25027, MIL-F-18240,

MS17828, MS17829, or
MS17830
.
Temperature indicators MIL-I-17244 See 3.7.17
(local)
Pressure indicators (local) MIL-I-18997 See 3.7.18
Level indicators MIL-I-20037, type I,

class b or
Notes 1
and 2
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MIL-L-23886, type
. Ic/MF/l&LP
d Sight flow indicators
Hydraulic pumps
W-I-492
MIL-P-17869
See 3.7.19
Hydraulic filter elements MIL-F-24402 See 3.7.15
Oil coolers MIL-C-15730, type A See 3.7.13

class 3
Electric motors MIL-M-17060, service A Note 3 I

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Controllers NIL-C-2212 Notes 4
and 5
Electric brakes MXL-B-16392 Note 5 I
Bearings, rolling contact FF-B-171, FF-B-185, —-

FF-B-187, or
MIL-B-3990
Valves MIL-STD-777 See 3.2.12

and
Note 6
See notes at top of next page
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1. When level indicators are provided in accordance with MIL==L-23886,a

dipstick type level indicator shall also be”provided. Dipstick
indicators shall be sealed to prevent the inflow of water under
flooded conditions and permik the-pnetimatictesting specified
(see 3.7’.8). Dipsticks and level indicators shall be ma-rkedwith ,.:”
the design operating level and in suitable increments so.thatthe . ,,
quantity of oil can be determf.ned. Unless otherwise.specified .
(see 6.2.1), level readings shall be gallons. , ~~
2. Level indicators shall be Iocaced to minimize the effect of list or
trim.
3* Motors located in engine rooms, shaft alleys, and compartments subject >-
to flooding shallmeet the following requirements:
(a) Ambient temperature: 50°C.

(b) Duty: Continuous in ai’ror submerged.
(c) Enclosure: Submersible 4.6 meters (15 feet) with double face
type lubricated pressure compensated seal without element
rubbing on shaft.
(d) R/mIn: 1800.
(e) Type: Squirrel cage induction.
(f) ‘&sign: B, with 100 percent locked rotor torque.
(g) slip: 1.5 percent maximum at full load andtemperature rise.
(h) : MoMnting: Foot ‘mounted,horizontal. ,.%
(i) Insulation: Class B or F sealed insulation system.
(j) Balance: Standard with facilities for fine balance.
(k) Structureborne noise levels: Not to exceed 5 decibels above
the levels shown for type 2 in MIL-STD-740, unless more
stringent levels are specified.
(1) Winding temperature rise: Not to exceed 70”C with minimum
7 hours at full load in 50°C ambient temperature.
(m) Direction of rotation: Clockwise opposite shaft end.
4. Controllers shall be magnetic, full voltage type and shall be pro-
vided with the following features:
(a) Undervoltage protection or undervoltage releaseprotection
(see 6.2.1).
(b) Overload protection.
5. Insulation, temperature rating, and type of enclosure shall be
designed for the environment.
6. Not applicable to valves integral to the hub, propulsion shafting,
interior shafting components, and oil distribution box or pitch
control unit.
3.2.12 Valves. Directional and volume control, check, pilot, and servo
valves shall be designed for minimum resistance to flow when in the open posi-
tion. Valves may be pilot operated to maintain operating devices such as
solenoids, cams, and levers at a minimum size. No valve shall operate improperly
because of back pressure or surges. Valve operation shall prevent detrimental
surges. Valves shall be permanently marked to indicate proper connection in : :
the system, and directional arrows shall be.used where appropriate. The force
to operate control valves manually shall not exceed 65 newtons (15 pounds)
applied to the rim of the operating wheel or the end of the operating lever. x
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. Valves shall be mounted using cap screws or bolts extending through or into
‘) the valve body. Lug mounted valves shall not be used. Bypass or unloading
o valves shall operate without exceeding 170 kilopascals (kPa) (25 lb/in2)
pressure drop across the valve. Pressure control valves (including relief,
unloading~ back pressure, and sequence valves) and check valves shall be selected
in accordance with MIL-HDBK-227 for guidance and shall be damped to eliminate
hydraulic squeal and chatter at all rates of flow. Each control valve shall
assu~a fail position, using the most I%kely type of failure, which will best
assure personnel safety cm, it pexsonn~l $af~~y is not hvolved~ till have the . .
least effect on continued operation of the ship. Relief valves shall be adjust-
able, accurate within 9 percent of setting, and reseat at not less than 90
percent of setting. Relief valves shall be selected and set to meet rated
flows and reseat tightly within the accumulation and reseat envelopes specified
. on MS18282 or MS18283. Relief valves shall be provided where necessary to
protect equip~nt from damage due to excessive pressure during normal or emer-
gency operation, maloperation, or malfunction. The actual relief valve setting
required to meet the envelope requirements shall be marked on the valve label
plates. When the total back pressure on a relief valve is in excess of 10
percent of the set pressure, a relief valve of balanced design shall be used.
Locking devices similar to those specified on Drawing S4824-1385509 shall be
provided on adjustable valves to prevent tampering with their settings, and on
valves where inadvertent operation during system operation could be hazardous.
The use of padlocks is not permitted. If the valve construction does not
provide indication of valve position, a position indicator shall be provided.
Remotely operated valves shall be provided with position indicators at the
operating station.
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o 3.2.12.1 Valves in l/4-inch vent, drain, sample, and gage lines shall
be in accordance with MIL-V-24586 and MIL-v-24578, as appropriate.
3.2.13 Orifices. Orifices for purposes of regulating and not requiring

an indicator shall be installed in a flanged joint. They shall have a part
protruding beyond the adjacent pipe flanges and insulation, if provided, so
that the presence of the orifice is evident. The size of the orifice hole
shall be stamped on the protruding part. For prair%e air flowmetere, venturis
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may be substituted for orifices.
3.2.14 Seals. Seals shall be designed for the surface speed, pressure,
Temperature, and service requirements of the installation. Inboard nonmetallic
dynamic seals shall be designed to permik replacement by Shipts forces while
afloat without the necessity for uncoupling any main propulsion shafting sections.
For propellers with a prairie air system, seals which separate air from hydraulic
fluid shall permit no leakage of hydraulic fluid into the air or air into the
hydraulic fluid. If the prairie air inlet to the propeller is located other
than at the forward end of the shafting, the contractor shall utilize dynamic
air seal designs for which successful tests or service experience results are I
available. The tests and service experience shall have been conducted under
similar or more severe operating conditions than will be experienced in the
propeller.
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3.3 Gene-r<aldesign requirements. The number of propellers per ship and

propeller blades per hub, propeller blade tip diameter, propeller blade tip ,)
clearance~ and direction of rotation of the propeller ‘blades‘shallbe as speci-
fied (see 6.2..1). If any ,ofthese requirements are not specified.,the con-.
tractor shall select the number, diamet.er~or .direc,tion’tosatisfythe .Perf.orm- ~~~
ante requirements of .e,he;pr,opeller.The ,prop.eller
shall have feathering (for ‘“
example, infinite ,pitch)or .ag.t,a,in
pl.t,c,h
,se,t~i.ng&
t.nk-xeesso’fthose “requtred . L
for full-power,}.a@ea’dand as-ternoperations; When specified ““(see
6.2,..1].A ‘ :,
prairie air s~-stema~
all be ,p,ro.vided~heh
specified’:(
see 4.,2,.:1:),0 . ‘ “...”;”
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Propellers for cor,respondimgshafts of ships

3.3,?1 S.tandar.dizat.ion..
in the .s.ame
bpy shall ‘beidentical. The number of ,dissimilarparts in opposite
rotating propellers for the same ship shall :bekept to a !mini-mum. .
3.3.2 Strength..
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3.3.2.1 “Forthe propeller blades, the maximum (mean plus ,alterna.tingj
stress at full-power,,steady ahead, calm sea .condi.tions$
except under blade
bolt heads or tatattachment screw threads, shall not exceed 50 percent of the
yield strength of the propeller blade material. The mean stress shall not
exceed 35 percent of the yield’strength of the propeller blade material. For
alloy 1 of MIL-B-21230.,these stresses shall be 121 MPa (i7,500 lb,/in2)and
86 MPa (12,500 lb/in2’),,
respectively.
3.3.2.2,,For o,ther.,propeller
components (except .propulsio,n
shafting), the
maximum (mean plus alternating] stresses under any operating ,conditionshall
not exceed the applicable fatigue endurance limits as defined in 3.21.4..1.1
and the following: o :1
(a) Bolt shanks, 2/3 -ofyield stress.

(b) ,.Compressive
stress .un.der
bolt heads, 90 ,perc.ent
of compressive
yield stress of any affected material.
(c) Other propeller components, 50 percent of yield stress.
3.3.2.3 Forces and moments applied on or by the propeller at interfaces

between the propeller and other shipboard systems shall be considered In the
design of the propeller and shall be taken into account by the designers of
the interfacing systems.
3.3.3 Reliability.. Reliabil,i$yr..eq,ui:rements

shall be as specified
(see 6,2.1).
3.3.4 Maintainability. [Designshall permit, without drydocking the ship,

maintenance and replacement of components lo,catedforward of the stern,tube shaft
seal, except for ,propulsi.on
shafting sections and components in the shaft bore.
Valve installations shall be designed for ease of replacement with a minimum of
ship down time. All components shall be designed to permit easy disassembly
and reassembly with a minimum number of special tools and to prevent~ insofar
as practicable, the incorrect reassembly .ofparts. Additional maintainability
requirements shall be as specified (see 6.2.1). ,.
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3.3.5 Accessibility. To the greatest extent practicable, pumps, valves,

filters, strainers, coolers~ and other components shall be located for con-
venient operation inspection~ and maintenance without interfering tith free
passage in walking areas or forming an obstruction in working areas. Where
remote operation of valves is required, and the type of operating system Is
not specified, a mechanical operating system shall be installed. Cable-pull
or push-pull operating systems are not acceptable. Flexible shafting Cype
valve operatore shall not be used where flow regulation or tight closure is
required. Pressure, temperature, sight flow, level, and pitch indicators and
other monitoring devices shall be arranged to permit ready vision.
3.3.6 Fairness. The outer surfaces of the aftermost fixed ropeguard,

the shaft flange protector plate, if provided, and the propeller hub shall
form a fair contour. If the ropeguard extends in way of the flange protector
plate, the outer surfaces of the ropeguard and the hub shall form a fair contour.
At design pitch, no step shall exist between the outer surfaces of the propeller
blades and the hub, and the angular discontinuity between these surfaces shall
not exceed 30 degrees.
3.3.7 Threaded fasteners. Screw threads 6 inches (nominal diameter) or

smaller shall be in accordance with FED-STD-H28. Screw threads larger than 6
inches (nominal diameter) shall be machined to thread gages. Thread fits shall
be hified 2A/2B, except where quick and easy assembly is necessary; where an
amount of play is not objectionable, Unified lA/lB fits may be used. Inter-
ference fit threads shall be American National Coarse, class 5. Male threads
on threaded fasteners shall extend one to five thread lengths beyond the nut.
Washers shall not be used for the sole purpose of lessening thread protrusion.
The shear load strength of engaged threads shall exceed tenstle load strength
of the stud or bolt. Threaded fasteners subject to loosening by vibration, I
accessible only by disassembly, or not accessible while the propeller shaft is
turning, shall be self-locking or shall be provided with cotcer pins or safety
wires in accordance with HS33540. Lock washers shall noc be used. Propeller
blade bolts and threaded fasteners installed in locations where the use of
self-locking fasteners, cotter pinsp or safety wires is impractical shall be
torqued or prestressed under controlled conditions to assure the retention of
tightness and to minimize the magnitude of cyclic loads Lraeasmittedtherethrough.
Locking devices shall be used for mounting bolts for electrical equipment, I
except for the fittings specified in NAVSEA O9OO-LP-OOO-1OOO. Anti-seizing
compound shall be used where appropriate to reduce galling. Anti-seizing
compound shall not be used in areas in contact with hydraulic fluid except
where required. Antiseizing compound shall not be used as an alternative to
proper material selection. Plugs in the hub, propeller cap, and areas which
are inaccessible while the propulsion system is rotating, shall be staked or
peened at assembly to prevent loosening. Set screws shall be utilized only
where alternative means are not feasible.
3.3.8 Bolt and pin connections. Bolt and pin connections between the
propeller blades and hub, and between the propeller hub and shaft shall be
drilled to jigs.
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3.3.9 Resilient mounts. When resilient mounts are specified (see 6.2.1) ,
or used, resilient mounts shall be in accordance with MIL-M-17185. Selection
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and installation of mounts shall be in accordance with NAVSEA 0900-LP-089-5010.
Units installed on such mounts shall have sufficient stability to pievent ~~
excessive motion under all ship operating conditions including shock when
specified. Sufficient clearances shall be provided to prevent resiliently
mounted units from striking structures! adjacent fried or resiliently mounted
units, or other fixed objects under all ship operating conditions including ;
shock when specified. Piping rigidlyactached to a resiliently ”mountedunit -’
shall be c.onsideredas integral with the.unite If inan installation placed ...
on resilient mounts, there is a possibility of misalinement between two or
more components connected by shafting} the components shall be mounted Oria
common subbase with the mounts installed between the subbase and.the supporting ,
structure. The subbase shall not result in misalinement .ofcomponents when
the subbase is rigidly supported at three extreme corner points.
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3.3.10 Piping and tubing. Piping and tubing shall be designed in accord-
ante with ASME B31.1.
3.3.11 Vents. Tank vents shall be 1-1/2 inches iron pipe size minimum.
Tank vents shall be run with the maximum attainable slope and with no pockets
to facilitate draining back to the tanks served. Sump tank vents shall terminate
in the hub head tank, unless pressurized hub head tanks are provided. Other
tank vents shall terminate in return bends, the weather, or ventilated spaces
clear of air ports> ventilation intakes> and sources.of heat or sparks. Pipe
line vents shall be provided at the high points of oil and water lines for
bleeding air from lines. Vents on the oil distribution box shall be designed
and located to preclude visible oil leakage.
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3.3.12 Drains. Drains shall be provided as required for system operation
and at low points for complete drainage of the inboard portions of the propeller
for maintenance and disassembly. Hydraulic fluid drains shall discharge to the
sump tank$ except that hydraulic fluid drains used only for maintenance may be
arranged to drain into a bucket.
3.3.13 Flexible connections. Piping connections between fixed9 shaft

mounted, and resiliently mounted equipment shall be through the use of flexible
connections.
3.3.14 Shaft bore tubing and hose joints. Joints in tubing and hoses in
the shaft bore shall be provided at or immediately adjacent to each shaft
section coupling. Joints at any shaft section coupling shall be separable
without disturbing the joints at other couplings.
3.3.15 Fluid velocities. Fluid velocities shall not exceed the following:
(a) Air flow through vent piping: 7.6 meters per second (m/s)
(25 feet per second (ft/s)) when tanks are being filled at
the maximum rate.
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(b) seawater pfping: 4.6 m/s (15 ft/s).

(c) Sea water at oil cooler inlet nozzles: 2.3 m/s (7-1/2 ft/s).
(d) Hydraulic fluid (pressurized): 6.lm/s (20 Et/s).
(e) Hydraulic fluid in pump suction,lines and in lines having no
positive head: 1.21n/s (4 ft/s).
3.3.16 Lifting devices. Provision shall be made for eyebolts or other

lifting devices for components where mechanical assistance is necessary due to
weight or location. No provision for eyebolts are required for the hub casting.
If provision 1.smade for a lifting eyebolt on the propeller hub casting, an
eyebolt, designed as specified on Drawing 810-4435837, shall be provided with
each hub.
3.3.17 Instrumented trials requirements. If instrumented trials are

specified (see 602.1)* provision shall be mde for the installation of test
instrumentation as specified in 4.6.6. The equipment used and method of instal-
lation shall be in accordance with instrumented trials drawings (see 3.21.1.9).
3.4 Repeller blade and blade attachment design.
3.4.1 Propeller blade attachment. Repeller blades shall be individually

attached to the propeller hub. When specified (see 6.2.1), the design of the I
blade-to-hub attachment shall be such as to permit blades to be changed under-
water without 10ss of oil, without flooding of any space normally filled with
hydraulic fluid, and without significant degradation of any propeller parts.
3.4.2 Blade design A. The design of the propeller blades shall suit the
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.. hydrodynamic blade design, predicted powering performance, wake data, and
unsteady blade forces provided by the contracting activfty. Minor modifications
In the hydrodynamic blade design are acceptable if the bl~de palm diameter
selected by the contractor differs from the one assumed in che hydrodynamic
design, provided that the changes do not degrade the dee@n.
3.4.3 Blade designs B, C, and D. The design of the propeller bkk~ shall
be suitable for the intended service. In addition, blade design C shall meet
AM requirement for propellers without ice strengthening, and blade design D
fied
(see
shall meet ABS requirements for ice strengthening for the AX ice class specf-
6.2.1).
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3.4.4 Blade fillet dee%gn. The fillet between the hydrodynamic blade
surface and the blade palm shall be designed in accordance with Drawituz
810-4435837, except th~t deviations are ~ermissible where hydrodynamic-surfaces
abut the edge of the blade palm and to improve distribution of forces among
propeller blade bolts.
3.4.5 Numerically controlled machining of blades. If numerically con-

trolled machining is specified (see 6.2.1), propeller blade~ shall be machined I
using equipmnt programmed for automatic contouring of hydrodynamic surfaces.
Edges and tips may be formed using conventional means.
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3.4.6 Prairie air orifices in blades. For propellers with a prairie
air system, holes shall be provided in the pressure and suction faces of the
bladee for passage of air. Holes shall be 1.2 mm (3/64 inch) diameter, drilled
normal to the blade surface, and spaced 25 mm (1 inch) apart. Holes shall be
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located along a locus of points 19 mm (3/4 inch) from the edge of the blade
in the developed view. Holes shall extend from the intersection of the blade
surface and the fillet, around the leadfng edge, to a point 125 mm (5 inches)
past the blade centerline. The channel for air supply to the holes may be
machined in either the pressure or suction face. The channel shall be approxi-
mately 25 mm (1 inch) wide. Depth of the channel shall provide sufficient pas-
sage for the air to the holes. Minimum depth of the channel shall be 2’.4mm
(3/32 inch) at the blade tip. Changes in depth shallbe faired smoothly. The
channel shall be provided with lands for welding “of a-cover plate. Minimum ,. ,,
dimensionsof the cover plate shall be”38 mm (1-1/2 inches) wide by 2.,8mm
(7/64 inch) thick after final machining.. Joint design shall be in’accordance
with lfIL-STD-22. Joints between prairie air channel cover plates and propeller
blade c&stings shall be of the single “V’”or single ‘“U’Stype with minimum root
openings of 4.8 mm (3/16 inch). Butt welds in prairie air channel cover plates $
shall be such to assure 100 percent penetration without burnthrough. The
completed fabrication shall be free of slagj weld chips$ and other material
which could interfere.’withair flow.
3.4.7 Blade edge protectors, Following componenc examination and testing

(see 4.4.1), propeller blade edges”shall be protected at all Limes, except
during subsequent testing and application of-preservation-packaging,by the
use of edge protectors. Edge protectors shall be formed and installed as
specified in MIL-P-2845.
3.5 Main propulsion shafting. Main propulsion shafting shall meet the
requirements as specified .(se”e
6.2.1). The contractor shall ensure that all
components of the propeller are compatible with these requirements.
3.6 Bearing desi$gn.
3.6.1 General. Babbftt bear%ngs shall be cast in accordance with NAVSEA

0283-LP-228-~ The babbitting technique used shall be in accordance with
one of the destructive tests specified in NAVSEA O283-LP-228-1OOO.
3.6.2 Thrust bearings. For shaft-mounted oil distribution boxes, a thrust

bearing shall be provided within the oil distribution box to maintain proper
longitudinal positioning of the box or unit. For shaft-mounted pra$rie air
inlet housings, a thrust ~eari.ngshall be provided within the housing to main-
tain proper longitudinal positioning of the housing. Thrust bearings shall be
provided with replaceable babbitt inserts. Consideration shall’be given to the
effect of temperature changes on axial.clearances.
3.7 Hydraulic system.
3.7.1 Styje H,,propel$ers. Hydraulic system shall provide the pressure

and volume of hydraulic fluid required for power, control, and lubrication Of
the propeller, and protection against sea water leakage into the hub.
3.7.2 Style M propellers. Hydraulic system shall provide the pressure

and volume of hydraulic fluid required for lubrication of’the propellers and
protection against sea water leakage into..thehub. ,’- . ,.
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3.7.3 General Zequ$rements. Hydraulic sy~ten for each line of shafting

shall be complete and independent except for the make-up and purification
eystesls. Hydraulic sy~tem exclustve of Elm hydraulic pumps shall be capable of
continuous operation with the presence of solid contaminants able to pass
through the filters specified in 3.7.1S without degradation. Hydraulic fluid
temperatures shall not exceed 70”C (160”F) in any point in the system, except
as described in 3.7.14. The maximum pressure in the syetem shall noc exceed
20.7ME% (3,000 lb/in2). Pump inlet pressures shall be within the limits
specified by the pump manufacturers for proper service. Mixing of the hydraulic
fluid with fluids not conforming to propeller hydraulic fluid requirements in
the hydraulic system, purification system, or make-p system shall not occur.
Power transmission for shaft-driven and reduction gear-driven pumps shall be
by means of gear and pinion or silent chain. Hydraulic pumps (except for the
emergency pump described in 3.7.5) shall be of equal capacity and interchange-
able. Adequate drains and vents shall be provided to preclude accumulations
of air and water in any portion of the system, exclusive of the sump tank and
tti hub.
3.7*4 Wpe 1 hydraulic system. &e main hydraulic pump shall be driven
by the propulsion shaft or reduction gear. An electric motor-driven standby DUMP
shall be provided. Normally, the standby pump shall run only when insufflc~ent -
pressure and volume of hydraulic fluid is provided by the main hydraulic pump
because of low shaft speed or malfunction. For low shaft speed conditions,
insufficient pressure and volume of hydraulic fluld shall be considered to
exist when the time for pitch reversal is more than twice that specified in
3.1.8. Starting and stopping of the standby pump shall be automatic. Provtsion I
X* for continuous operation of the standby pump shall be provided.
3.7.5 Type 2 hydraulic system. The main hydraulic pump shall be electric
motgr-driven. An electrfc motor-driven standby pump shall be provided. An
emergency pump driven by the shaft or reductton gear and of sufficient capacity
for lubrication and, for style 1-?
propellers, maintenance of the pitch setting
shall be provided. Under normal operating conditions, &he emergency hydraulic
pump shall discharge to the sump tank through an unloading valve upstream of
the pump discharge filter.. The unloading valve shall close automatically upon
indication of low hydraulic fluid pressure or flow or electric power failurei
Controls shall provide for the utilization of either the main or the standby
pwnp as the main hydreulic pump at the discretion of the Shipqs crew. The
standby pump shall start automatically whenever the pressure or volume of
hydraulic fluid is inadequate for proper operation.
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3.7.6 Type 3 hydraulic system. The main hydraulic pump shall be electric
motor-driven. A shaft or reduction gear-driven standby pump shall be provided.
Under normal operating conditions, the standby hydraulic pump shall discharge
to the sump tank through an unloading valve upstream of the pump discharge
filter. The unloading valve shall close automatically upon indication of low
oil pressure or flow or electric power failure.
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3.7.7 Make-up system. Means shall be provided for delivering make-up oil
to the hydraulic system through the purifier. Where no storage tanks are pro-
vialed,a flush deck filling connection shall be provided for filling from drums.
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3.7.8 Pneumatic test system. “Provisionshall be made for pe~fodic

pneumatic testing by Lhe ship’s crew of the sump tank, pump suction piping, and
unpressurized drain lines running to the sump tank co assure the absence of air
or bilgewater leakage into the hydraulic system.
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3.7.9 Propeller hub lubricating system. Propeller hub lubr~cating system

shall provide a positive head on propeller blade seals to preven~,ingress of sea
water and to lubricate the bearings~-Iinkages, and other d&ices wh~~h permit :
the blades to change pitch. When the propeller is secured, the-hub shall re~in : ~~~
pressurized through the’hub head tank. Seals-shall be protectedagainst over- ‘ ““
‘pressuringor rapid changes in oil pressure.
3.7.10 Propeller hub lubricating system purge system, Provision shall be

made for purging the propeller hub lubricating system of sia water and other con-
taminants from within the ship while waterborne.- A positive head shall be main-
tained on the propeller hub whtle purging.
3.7.11 Purification system. Provision shall be made for connecting to a

purifier to’permit continuous removal of particulate contamination and water
from the hydraulic system and storage tanks~ and for purifying make-up oil to
the hydraulic system. For hydraulic system purification, the purifier shall
take suction from the sump tank and discharge to the hub head tank. Make-up
oil shall enter the hydraulic system through the hub head tank.
3.7.12 Hydraulic piping.and valves. Piping shall be In accordancewith

‘tableI and shall minimize head loss and avoid interference. Installation of
piping in bilge areas shall be kept to a minimum. The hydraulic system shall
be designed so that a minimum of valve adjustments are required for shut-down
or start-up of the propeller. Gate valves shall not be utilized for regulating
flow. Check valves shall be installed where reversal of fIow would be detri-
mental to proper functioning of the system. Stop-check valves qr combinations
of globe or angle valves and check valves shall be installed wherever there is
a possibility that reversal of flow could result in loss of hydraulic fluid or
the intake of contaminating liquids into the hydraulic system. Pressure
control valves shall be provided as necessary, to protect the system or for
proper system operation. Inlet piping to relief valves shall be arranged and
sized so that the total pressure drop does not exceed 25 percent,of the actual
blow-down of the relief valves at maximum capacity. The total back pressure
on a relief valve shall not exceed 25 percent of the set pressure. Pump suction
lines”shallbe designed so that pump inlet pressures conform with the specified
limits of the manufacturer and cavitation in the pumps does not occur under
any operating condition, including partial and full clogging of the strainers.
Means shall be provided to assure priming of pump suction lines prior to startup.
3.7.13 Hydraulic fluid coolers. Coolers shall be provided to remove

excess heat from the hydraulic fluid, if necessary, to achieve the hydraulic
fluid temperature requirements (see 3.7.3). Coolers
- shall be in accordance
with table 11, shall use sea water at ambient temperatures for the cooling
medium, and shall be located so that hydraulic fluid is cooled before it is
-recirculated. Provision shall be made for automatically impeding the flow of “.
coolant when the hydraulic fluid temperature drops below an adjustable set . ~
point. Means shall be provided to prevent excessivepressure.drops in the
event the cooler becomes clogged. Valves and piping shall permit isolating
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coolers and bypassing the hydraulic fluid. B&layacceaslfor m?rvicing and

repair $hall be piovidc?d, Provision shall be made for per$odic hydrostatic
testing of the coolant side of the cooler for leaks by the ship8s crew. The
cooler shall minitize the possibility of oil coatamlnation from a leaking
cooler.
3.7.14 Hydraulic fluid heaters. Hydraulic fluid heaters shall be provided

to preheat the hydraulic fluid for start-up in cold weather. Heaters shall be
sized to heat the volum of hydraulic fluid in the sump tank from 5°C (40°F) to .
the minimum temperature required for proper operations within 1 hour and shall
be self-regulating to prevent overheating. Heaters shall be designed so oil
in the immediate vicinity of a heater does not exceed 82°C (180*F). If a fluid ..
is used as the heating medium, provision shall be made for periodic pneumatic
or hydrostatic testing of the heating coils for leaks by the ship’s crew.
3.’7.15 Filters. Duplex oil filters with cutout valves desigded to use
filter elements in accordance with table II shall be provided at all pump.
discharges, except on pumps mounted on the propulsion shafting. Filters shall
be external to the propulsion shafting. Filters shall be provided with a
full-flow bypass designed to open before the filter element is clogged to
assure a flow of oil at all times. Indicators shall be provided on filters to
show when the f%lter is bypassing. Fflter elements shall be of the noncleanable I
type.
3.7.16 Strainers. Duplex strainers sbal~ be provided at hydraulic pump

inlets. Rating of the strainers shall be in accordance with the recommenda~lons
of the pump manufacturer. Strein@rs shall be provided with a full-flow bypass
that wiU open before the strainer element is clogged, to maintain a flow of
oil at all times. Indicators shall be provided on strainers to show when the
strainer ia bypaas$ng. Strainero shall be external to the propuk3Mon,f31aakfth.g.
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3.7.17 Temperature indicators. Temperature And$cators Xn accordance with
table XI shall be provtded at each pump discharge, in the llnletand outlet ‘mater
and oil connections to t%e oil coolem$ in the sump tatdt~and elsewhere in the
system as .mquhed for monitoring operation and Woublealrooting. Unless other-
‘wisespecified (see 6.2.1), dials shall read in ‘F.
3.7.18 Premme indicator~. Pressure indicators in accordance with table

11 @hall be provided at each pump dfscharge, except on pumps aoanced on the
propulsion shafting, at relief valvee external to the propulsion iah.fthg, at
oil cooler water and oil inlets and outlets~ and elsewhere in the system as
required for monitoring operation and troubleshooting. PYovision for a pre~sure
indicator shall be provided at each pump suction. Differen&ial pressure indi-
cators shall be provided acrosa strainers and filters. Dials shall be marked
to indicate the safe range. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2.1), pressure
indicator dials shall read in units of Ib/in2 (gage pressure) and inches of
mercury (vacuum).
3.7.19 Sight flow indicators. Sight flow indicators in accordance with

table II shall be provided in those lines where knowledge of the presence or
absence of oil flow would substantially assist in troubleshooting or main-
taining the system and no other means of determining flow is provided.
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3.7020 Clutches. Shaft and main reduction gear-driven pumps.,except for

pumps mounted on the propulsion shafting, shall be provided with mechanical
clutches between the pump and driving system. The clutches shall be capable 0)
of disengaging while the propeller is in service.
3.7.21 Hub head tank. A hub head tank shall be provided and installed
on each propellers located above the ship’s water line so as to maintain a mfni-
mum static head on the hub of 14 .kPa(-2lb/in2.)above sea water pressurtiwhen
the shipis at full-load displacemen~..Volume of the hub head tank shall:be. ; . .
at .N2astequal to the volume of oil in ‘thdhub. The tank shall be provided ,.
with a vents level indicators access ports for cleaning and maintenances low
level alarm contacts, connections for the oil purifier~ and a means for complete
drainage to the sump tank. Level indicators shall be marked to indicate the ,7
normal operating level.
3.7.22 Pneumatically pressurized hub head tank. When it is not feasible

to locate the hub head tank at an elevation as specified in 3.7.21, proviston
shall be made to pressurize the tank pneumatically to p,rovidea minimum static
head of 14 kPa (2 lb/in2) above sea water pressure on the hub when the ship
is at full-load displacement. During operation, air pressure shall be obtained
from the ship’s air system. When the ship’s air system is secured, provision
shall be made for the use of compressed air bottles or flasks. The pneumatic
supply system shall be in accordance with MIL-V-24272 and shall include a
pressure reducing valve, relief valve, air filter, check valve, and stop valve.
A stop valve shall be provided-in the hub head -tankvent. High and low pressure
alarm contacts shall be pro,vided.
3.7.23 Sump tank. A sump tank shall be provided for each propeller. The
sump tank shall be situated low enough to insure gravity f’lowfrom drains under 9
specified or expected conditions of trim and list.. The sump tank shall serve as ‘“
a source for pumps and the purifier and shall receive oil-discharged from drains,
relief valves, oil coolers, and the overflow from the hub head tank. The minimum
usable capacity in the sump tank shall be a minimum of three times the volume of
oil in the propeller pitch control and lubricating systems, excepting oil within
,the propulsion shafting. When filled to the maximum operating level, enough
volume shall remain in the tank to permit drainage of all oil from the hub head
tank$ oil distribution box, and associated piping and fittings. The tank shall
be provided with a vent, access ports for cleaning and maintenance, connections
for the oil purifier, level indicators, provision for filling, draining, and
checking for the ,presenceof water, and high and low level alarm contacts. Level
indicators shall be calibrated in gallons and marked to indicate high and low
levels. Insofar as possible, sump tank penetrations shall be above the normal
operating oil level and maximum bilge water levels.
3.8 .Prairiealr system requirements.
3.8.1 General requirements. When specific air flow rates or input or

discharge pressures are specified (see 6.2.1’),the prairie air system shall
satisfy the specified requirements. If flow or ‘pressurecriteria are not
specified, prairie air shall be provided at a rate of 1’50cubic centimeters.
per second (0.32 cubic foot per minute) at standard conditions for each propel-.
ler blade prairie air emission holes at sufficient pressure to overcome pressure
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drops %n the system and Bea water premure. Paes~ge of air between the air
“) injection point and hub shall be by msans of supported tubing or hoses. Use
of close-fitting shaft bore liners or direct contact between prairie air and
a shaft bore is not permitted.
3.8.2 Prairie air flttlngs. A check valve shall be provided in the

propeller hub or at the base of each propeller blade to prevent passage of sea
water when the prairie air system is not in operation. A manually operated
isolation valve shall be located downstream of the air injection point. A
second check valve shall be located upsteam of the isolation valve. A bleed
valve shall be provided to test for water leakage past the check valves. A
regulating valve shall be provided upstream of the air injection point to
regulate air flow to the propeller. Means shall be provided for measurement
of air flow to the propeller. An automatic cutoff valve shall be provided to
prevent air in excess of 65°C (lSO”F) from entering the shaft. Check valves
located within the hub, propulsion shafting, and oil distribution box or pitch
control unit shall have replaceable seats.
3.9 Control system.
3.9.1 &neral requirements. The control system shall permit the propeller
to attain the performance requirements specified (see 3.1), protect the propeller
from exceeding speed and stress limitations, and provide tuning and adjustment.
3.9.2 Manual pitch controller. A manual pitch controller shall be provided

on the oil injection box or pitch control unit which varies the propeller pitch
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through its complete range for testing or in an emergency. The controller
shall be inoperable when pitch control is being exercised through the control
system.
3.9.3 Alarms. Alarms shall be provided as necessary to warn the ship’s

crew of fmpend3ng trouble. Sensors and associated components shall be in
accordance with MIL-P-24423. Provision shall be made for the following alarms:
(a) Low sump tank level.

(b) High sump”tank level.
(c) Low pump discharge filter outlet pressure.
(d) High pump discharge pressure.
(e) Low hub head tank level.
(f) Low hub head tank pressure, for pneumatically pressurized hub head
tanks only.
(g) High hub head tank pressure, for pneumatically pressurized hub head
tanks only.
(h) High oil temperature.
(i) High prairie air temperature, for propellers with prairie air
systems only.
(j) Pitch control failure alarm, when a pitch control failure warning
system is provided (see 3.9.4). I
(k) Loss of electric power.
(1) Standby hydraulic pump in operation.
Provision shall be made for testing the alarms by the ship’s crew. Provision
for additional alarms shall be prov%ded when specified (see 6.2.1) or when
required for safe operation of the propeller.
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3.9.4 Pitch control faflure warxdqg system. When spedf~ed (sea L5.2.1)D
a pitch control fsdhre warning system shall be provided. Pitch control failure
warning system shall operate to sound an alarm whenever any of.&he following @
conditions occur during:operation of the propeller:
(a) Failure of the pitch control system to follow an order to change ..

pitch.
(b) Movement of.the pl.tchcontrol system counter to,themdirection .“. ,.
ordered?. ~
(c) Ffovementof the pitch:control.sys,tern
in ei~her.dir.ectimmwhen “.
no orde-rto.change pt.t.ch
has been made.
3.9.4.1 The word ‘“order’”in 3,9.4 shall,mean the movement.of the pitch
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controller on che propulsion cont~ol,console or operating station while in
service. For single lever or combi’ned.piech.and power controls, “’order”shall 1
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mean movement of the controller so as to require a change of pitch,. Sensitivity
of the pitch control failure warning system shall be adjustable. Provision shail ,:
be made for testing the pitch concrol failure warning system by the Shipgs crew. \
3.10 Pitch indicator. A mechanical pitch indicacor shall be provided at

the oil injection box or pitch control unit.,and provisions shall be made for
remote pitch indicators. Indicators shall show the propeller blade pitch with
an accuracy of plus or minus 2 percent of design pitch. Accuracy of indication
shall be attainable for sea water temperatures of minus 2°C (28°F) to 30”C
(85”F), thrust loads of O to 100 percent of rated ahead thrust, and with or
-without pr’air”ie
air”ifiservice. The mechanical pitch indi.cato,rs.hhllbe cali-
brated in feet of’pitch..,If controls or remote pttch indicators are calibrated
in other units (such as percent of design pitch), the mechanical pitch fndicator ,’
shall also be calibrated in these units. The unit or units of measurement shall @
I be-clearly marked on the indicator. The mechanical pitch indicator shall minimize
parallax,
3.11 Gages.
3.11.1 Propeller blade gages. When required (see 6.2.1), sets of gages
for inspection of propeller blades shall be provided for each propeller design.
Each set shall consfst ofcylindrical , edge, tip, and fillet gages and shall-be
in accordance with NAVSEA 0987-LP-011-2000, excepc that the fillet gages shall
extend 6 mm (1/4 inch) beyond 0.6 radius in lieu of 0.5 radius and the scribe
lines theieupon shall be at 0.4 radius in lieu of O;3 radius. Fillet gages
shall be designed for application at design pitch and shall be usable when
blades are mounted on the hub. The “hub contour’”portion of fillet gages
shall terminate at the edge of the blade palm. The opening on edge and tip
gages shall be increased over the amount specified in NAVSEA 0987-LP-011-2000,
if required, to fit all in-tolerance conditions. As a minimum, cylindrical
and edge gages shall be p~ovided for 0.4R, 0.5R, 0.6R, 0.7R, 0.8R, 0.9R, and
0.95R radius lines for both pressure and suction faces of the blades.
3.11.1.1 When the spindle axis is not coincident with the blade center
axiss the spindle axis shall be used as the primary preferenceline for the
purposes of defining axial centerline (inNAVSEA 0987-LP-011-2000)and for . ~~
locating fillet gages. Location of the projection of the blade center axis on
blade surfaces shall be engraved on cylindr%calgages in addition to the cylinder, ~~ .
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3.11.2 Thread gage~. When required (see 6.2.1)D sets of “go” and “no go-
3 ga.gesfor inspection of screw threads larger than 6 inches (nominal diameter)
shall be provided for each propeller design. Each set shall con~ist of male and
a female thread gages.
3.11.3 Gage usage. Propeller blade gages and Chread gages shall be used
for final inspection only. If In-process gages are required, separate gages
shall be manufactured for this purpose. In-process gages shall remain the
property of the contractor.
3.12 Pitch scale. A circular pitch scale for reading blade pitch directly
from the propeller hub shall be provided with each hub furnished. The scale
shall be read utilizing the lines scribed on the hub and blades specified in
3.19.2(n). Accuracy of the pitch scale shall be plus or minus 1 percent of
design pitch.
3.13 Drill jigs. Drill jigs shall be repairable and of sufficient thick-
ness to prevent distortion. When required (see 6.2.1); sets of drill jigs,
including all drill jigs necessary for manufacture of the propeller, shall be
provided.
3.14 Balancing tools. Balancing tools consist of the items described in

3.14.1 through 3.14.3. When specified (see 6.2.1), sets of balancing tools shall
be provided for each propeller design.
3.14.1 Dummy hub. A dummy hub is a tool for the determination of ‘the
. -. static balance of a set of propeller blades in accordance with 4.4.1.1. In
) ahfft~on9 the dummy hub shall be suitable for use in ‘thefnspecthn of propeller
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blades. A single dummy hub shall be utilized for both left and right handed
propeller blades of the same design~ where applicable~ unless -precludedby the
blade attachment configuration.
3.14.2 Hub assembly balancing arbor. A hub assembly balsmc%agarbor is

a tool for the determination of the balance of a propeller hub assembly (less
blades) when mounted in commercially avdkble dymmdc bahnchg equ~pment.
3.14.3 Major hub component balancing arbors. Ma~or hub component bahnchg
arbors are tools for the determination of the balance of those hub assembly
components listed in 3.18.1 when moupted in comerchlly awdlable dynamic
balancing equipment.
3.15 Patterns. When specified (see 6.2.1), patterns for propeller blades
and castings developed for the production of the propeller shall become the
property of the contracting act$tity.
3.16 Special tools. When required (see 6.2.1), the contractor shall
provide sets of special tools and fixtures required for handling, assembly,
disassembly, testings and maintenance of the propeller and~ if applicable, for
changing propeller blades under water. Special tools are defined as those
tools not listed in the Federal Supply Catalog (copies of this catalog may be
consulted in the offices of the Defense Contract Administration Service Manage-
ment Area (DCASMA)).
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3.17 Dimensional tolerances. --’-.
3,17.1 General requirements. Unless otherwise specified herein, tolerances ,)

on machined dimensions which are contractual requirements or which are necessary
for fit or fairness shal% not exceed thos~ M.stedin. table 111.
TABLE 111. Dimensional tolerances. ‘
For fractional”
Magntiude .of For dimensions For decimal ‘: or whole
dimension in mm ‘ inch dimensions inch dimensions
(mm) (Plus or minus) (Plus or minus) (Plus or minus)
150 or less 0.8

Over 150 102
Over 600 1.6
Over 900 2.0
(Inches)
6 or less 0.01 1/32
Over 6 0.02 3/64
Over 24 0003 1/16
Over 36 0.03 5/64
Tolerances are ,notcumulative. Where two or more tolerances conflict, the

closer tolerance shall govern. Where tolerances depend on an assembly of
propeller hub and blades, tolerances for the hub and blades shall be chosen so
that, without selectivity, any combination of hub and blades shall be within
the specified limits. Tolerances on all parts shall be chosen to assure inter-
changeability, proper fit, and balance and shall take into account the effects
of temperature differentials, where applicable.
3.17.2 Tolerance level 1 for propeller blades and the exterior surfaces
of propeller hubs.
2.17.2.1 Radius lines. Each radius line specified in 3.19.2 shall be

. within plus or minus 1/20 percent of the propeller blade diameter or plus or
minus 1.2 mm (3/64 inch) of the design location, whichever is larger. Suction
and pressure face radius lines shall coincide within 0.8 mm (1/32 ,inch)at the
leading and trailing edges.
3.17.2.2 Blade spindle axis. Surface height distance at each design

radius between the blade spindle axis determined from the cylindrical ~a&e
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applied in accordance with 4.4.1.8(c) and the blade spindle axis selected as
specified in 4.4.l.8(b) shall not vary from the “H’”dimension of table I of the
propeller blade gage application data,drawing by more than plus or minus 1.6 mm
(1/16 inch). Variation between adjacent design radii shall be not greater than
1.6 mm (1/16 inch).
3.17.2.3 Fore and aft location of blades., Extensions of the blade spindle
axes at the propeller hub centerline shall lie between twoplanes” perpendicular
to the prope~ler hub centerline separated by 1/8 percent of the propeller blade
diameter or 6.5 mm (1/4 inch), whichever is larger.
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3.17.204 RadlhMty of blades. MaxhEm deviation from the ~ntersect~on of

1 each blade spindle axis and propeller hub centerline shall not exceed 1/4 per-
> cent of the propeller diameter or 15 mm (1/2 inch)D whichever is larger.
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3.17.2.5 ~kde ~hiCkXM?SSe Tolerance on blade thiekngss shall be plus zero,
minus 1.6 mm {1/16 Inch), or 2 percent of the maxdmum deadgn ehickness of each blade
sectlon9 whichever is greater, when measured as specified in 4.4.l.8(g).
3.17.2.6 Cylindrical gage clearances. Cylindrical gages applied as

specified in 4.4.1.8(c) shall fit the propeller blade surfaces with a maximum
clearance of 0.8 mm (1/32 inch). The clearance shall not vary at a rate greater
than 0.8 mm (1/32 inch) in 150 mm (6 inches). This fit shall be obtained on the
pressure face from 5 to 95 percent of the blade section len~th (2-1/2 to 97-1/2
percent on blade section lengths over 1800 mm (72 inches)) and on che suction
face from 10 to 90 percent of blade section length.
3.17.2.7 Edge and tip gage clearances. Leading and trailing edge gages
and tip gages applied as specified in 4.4.l.8(d) and 4.4.l.8(f)
.- shall contact
the blade edge and pressure or suction face s~p~raeely with a maximum clearance
under the gage of 0.4 mm (1/64 inch). Edges shall not have flat spots unless
specifically required by the design.
3.17.2.8 Fillet gage clearances. Clearance under the fillet gages applied
as specified in 4.4.l.8(e) shall not exceed 0.8 mm (1/32 inch) between the edge
of the blade palm and a point 15 percent of the propeller blade radius outside
of the hub. The 0.4 radius fillet gage match mark shall not fall outside the
0.4 radius line on the blades nor more than 3 mm (1/8 inch) inside of 0.4
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radius line.
3.17.2.9 Drill rod clearances. Clearance under the drill rod specified
in 4.4.l.8(a) when held at any two points, shall not exceed 0.8 mm (1/32 inch)
at any location and shall not-vary it a rite greater ‘than0.8 mm (1732 inch)
in 150 mm (6 inches).
3.17.2.10 Blade section half lengths. Blade section half lengths measured
in accordance with 4e4..l.8(h)at each design radius shall be wf~hin a tolerance
of plus zero$ minus 1/2 percent of the longest blade section length of the
propeller blade. The difference between deviations at two adjacent design
radii shall not exceed 1/4 percent of the longest blade section length.
3.17.2.11 Pitch variaeion on a blade. With the pressure face cylindrical

gages applied as specified in 4.4.1.8(c), the heights of gage point “L” relative
to the heights of gage points “J” and “K” shall be wikhin plus or minus 0.8 mm
dimensions, respectively, in table I of the pro-
(1/32 inch) of the “E’”and ‘“F’”
peller gage application data drawing. Maximum deviation of pitch from design
shall not exceed plus or minus 1 percent of design pitch at the radius being
measured. Difference between the deviation of pitch from design at adjacent
design radii shall not exceed 1/2 percent. Arithmetic average of the deviations
of pitch from design at design radii shall not exceed plus or minus 3/4 percent
for any blade.
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3.17.2.12 Pitch variation on a blade set. When blades are assembled on -..
hubs, variations in pitch among blades at full-ahead, zero, and full-astern
pitch seetings, as measured with the pitch scale, shall not exceed 25 mm 0)
(1 inch) of pitch or 1/2 percent of design pitch, whichever is greater.
3.17.2.13 Track and rake. Blade spindle axes at 0.95 ‘radiusshall track
within 1/4 percent of the propeller blade diameter or 6.5 mm (1/4 .inch)$which- .
ever is larger. Maximum deviation of a blade spindle axis froni design at 0.95 ~ . .
radius shall be l/2.percen.tof the propeller’blade diameter or 15 nim(1/2 inch)~
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whichever is largers measured parallel to the propeller’hub axis. “’ ,’
3.17.2.14 Angular blade spacing. Tolerance on the angular spacing of the

blade spindle axes shall be plus or minus 15 minutes of arc.
3.17.2.15 Propeller blade radius. propeller blade radius shall have a

tolerance of plus zero, minus 1/4 percent of the propeller
.- blade diameter or
3 mm (1/8 inch), whichever is Iarg@r.
3.17.2.16 The blade bolt head seating surfaces on the propeller blades
shall be perpendicular to the threaded holes for blade bolt attachment in the
propeller hub assembly within 6 minutes of arc.
3.17.3 Tolerance level 2 for propeller blades and the exterior surfaces
of pfopeller hubs.
3.17.3.1 Blade thickness.” men measured ii accordance w+th ’~.4.l.$(g),

the plus tolerance on blade thickness shall be 0.8 mm (1/32 inch). The minus
tolerance shall be 2.4 mm (3/32 inch) or 2.5 percent of the maximum design
thickness of the blade radius section, whichever is greater. Q ..’
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3.17.3.2 Cylindrical gage clearances. Maximum clearance under the cylin-
drical gages applied as specified in 4.4.1.8(c) shall not exceed 1.6 mm (1/16
inch), and shall not vary at a rate greater than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) in 150 mm
(6 inches).
3.17.3.3 Edge and tip gage clearances. Leading and trailing edge gages
and tip ,gagesshall contact the pressure or suction face separately with a
maximum clearance under the gage of 0.8 mm (1/32 inch) when applied in accord-
ante with 4.4.l.8(d) and 4.4.l.8(f).
‘ 3.17.3.4 Fillet gage clearances. Clearance under the fillet gages applied
in accordance with 4.4.l.8(e) shall not exceed 1.6 mm (1/16 inch).
3.17.3.5 Drill rod clearances. Using the drill rod specified in 4.4.l.8(a),
the clearance when held at any two points shall not exceed 1.6 mm (1/16 inch).
3.17.3.6 Blade section half lengths. The half length of each design
radius section measured in accordance with 4.4.l.8(h) shall be within a toler-
ante of plus zero, minus 3/4 percent of the longest section length of the propel-
ler blade. Difference between the deviations at two adjacent design radii
shall not exceed 1/4 percent of the longest blade section length: ,,
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1 3.17.3.7 Pitch variation on a blade. Individual pitch at any radius

\ -)J determined as described in 3.17.2.11 shall be plus or minus 1.5 percent of the
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design pitch at that radius~ except that the difference in percentage pitch
deviation from design for two adjacent design radii shall not exceed 3/4 percent.
Arithmetic average of the percentage deviations shall not exceed plus or dnus
1 percent for any blade.
3.17.3.8 Pitch variation on a blade set. When blades are assembled on hubs, I
variation in pitch among bladee at full-ahead, zero, and full-astern pitche as
measured with the pitch scale, shall not exceed 25 mm (1 inch) of pitch or 1/2
percent of desfgn pitch, whichever is greater.
3.17.3.9 Track and rake. Blade spindle -es at 0.95 radius shall track
“within6.5 mm (L/4 inch) or 1/4 percent of the propeller design diameter, which-
.- ever is greater. .Maximum deviation of a blade spindle axis from design at 0.95
radius shall be 15 mm (1/2 inch) or 1/2 percent of the propeller design diameter,
,whicheveris greater, measured parallel to the propeller hub axis.
3.17.3.10 Angular blade spacing. Tolerance on the angular spac~ng of the

blade sptndle axes shall be plus or minus 15 minutes of arc.
3.17.3.11 Propeller blade radius. Propeller blade radius shall have a

tolerance of plus zero$ minus 1 percent of the design radius.
3.17.3.12 The blade bolt head seating surfaces on the propeller blades
shall be perpendicular to the threaded holes for blade bolt attachment in the
propeller hub assembly within 6 minutes of arc.
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of propeller hubs. Tolerances shall be as specified for tolerance level 2
(see 3.17.3), except as specified fn 3.17.4.1 through 3.17.4.5.
3.17.4.1 Blade thickness. When measured in accordance with 4.4.10$(g),

the tolerance on blade thickness shall be plus or minus 3 mm (1/8 inch) or plus
or minus 3 percent of the maximum destgn thickness of the blade radius section~
whichever is greater.
3.17.4.2 Blade section half lengths. The half lengeh of each design radius
section measured In accordance with 4.4.l.8(h) shall be within a tolerance of
plus or minus 1 percent of the longest section length of the propeller blade.
Difference between the deviation~ at two adjacent design radii shall not exceed
1/4 percent of the longest blade section lengeh.
3.17.4.3 Pitch. Individual pitch at any radius determined as described

in 3.17.2.11 shall be plus or minus 2 percent of the design pitch at that radius,
except that the difference in percentage pitch deviation from design for two
adjacent design radii shall not exceed 1 percent. Arithmetic average of the
percentage deviations shall not exceed plus or minus 1.5 percent for any blade.
3.17.4.4 Track. Blade spindle axes at 0.95 radius shall track within 15 mm
(1/2 inch) or l~rcent of the propeller design diameter, whichever is greater.
3.17.4.5 Propeller blade radius. Propeller blade radius shall have a
d tolerance of plus or minus 1 percent of the design radius.
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3.17.5 Tolerance leve14 for propeller blades and the exter%or surfaces
of propeller hubs. Tolerances shall be appropriate for the %ntended serv%ce.
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3.1?.1 Pro~eller,blades and major hub components. Maximum allowable un-

balance.of the propeller htib.
caat$ng,,propellqr blades, .dummy’htib,,
andthose, “, ,, ~
parts.of the hub which are coaxial wi~h the propeller hub .centerline,,.tihich
have .
a masg more than lfi2:p.e~cen’,q
.of the total mass o,f:theassembled hub and ,blades,~~
,, :shall‘notexceed the walues determined ~bythe folkowi~g fo~ulas and 3.:118.3: .
;For.ratedr/tin”’,below
;125:
U= 0.00389W
‘Forrat~d rlminibetween 125 and l!300:
U = .62.
3W./’R2
F,orrated rlmin in excess of 1000,:
,, U= .O.0623W/R
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Jfher.e
“U=~ma.x”lmum
allo,wable:unbalance in mewto,n-metets,(.N.4Mj
W -=mass o.f,item in !kilo:g~,&s
(kg)”
IR;=ma,eedrIaiin
.(b) Non-meer’tc:.un’its::
For rated .,r,{min

below ;12,5:
.:U‘=@.:25w”
~For,rate.d
:,rjmin
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e,n1’25and flXO.O.0::
,, ‘:mfxe u = max’imumw~lowa’ble:unba~.anc.e
jin.~.culn,ce-imc.hes
:W.=:mas.sof ,i:t
em in ,po.unds
~R= raced :r/min -
3.18.2 Propeller “bladesand.major hub .com,p,onents,

:alternati~emethod. If
the propeller ‘bladesare formed using numerically controlled .,machining,
-.,maximum P
allowableunbalance of the items listed ‘in-3i18.:1,.may
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(a) SI wits:
For rated r/reinbelow 125:
U = 0.00778W (propeller blades and dummy hub only)
U ~ 0.00389W(T-2nB) (all components listed in 3.18.1 except

T-QB ‘ propeller blades and dummy hub)
For rated r/reinbetween 125 and 1000: I

U = 124.5W/R2 (propeller blades and dummy hub only)
.
u - 62.3W(T-2UB) (S-IIcomWnents listed in 3.18.1 except
R2(T-QB) propeller blades and dummy hub)
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For rated r/reinin excess of 1000:
U = 0.125W/R (propeller blades and dummy hub only)

u = 0.0623W(T-2nB) (SI1 components listed in 3.18.1 except
R(T-nB) propeller blades and dummy hub)
Where U = maximum allowable unbalance in N.M

w. mass of item in kg
T. total dry mass of propeller blades and hub assembly in kg
n= number of propeller blades per hub
B. mass of one propeller blade in kg
R. rated r/rein
(b) Non-metric units:
For rated r/reinbelow 12S: .,
U = 0.S? (propeller blades and dummy kub only) “
u = 002~(T-2Q.B) (aII components listed.in 3.18.1 except I

T-QB propeller blades and dummy hub)
For rated r/reinbetween 125 and 1000:
U = 800~ (propeller blades and dummy hub only)

R2
u = 4000W(T-2nB) (all components listed in 3.18.1 except

R2(T-QB) propeller blades and dummy hub)
For rated r/reinin excess of 1000:
U = & (propeller blades and dummy hub only)

R
U = 4W(T-2nB) (all components listed in 3.18.1 except propeller

R(T-QB) blades and dummy hub)
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~. mass of item in pounds.............. ....
T= total dry mass of propeller blades and hub assembly
in pounds
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3.18.3 Propeller blades and major hub component balance adjustments. ~~~
The maximum allowable unbalances calculated in accordance with 3.18.1 or 3.18:2
shall be adjusted to take into consi~eration the”p”er’missible
eccentricity
between the propulsion shafting centerline and the propeller ‘nubcenterline
and9 for propeller blades9 the permissible variation in the peipimdicular ,..,
. distance from the innermost ~chined surface of a propeller blade to the hub
centerline. The resultant adjusted unbalance shall reflecr the worst Combina- ~
tion of tolerances.
3.18.4 Other rotating paris, For other parts rotating with the hub or
propulsion shafting not included under 3.18.1 or 3.18.2, similar components ,,
arranged axisymmetrically shall have the same mass wfthin’O.5 percent or 15
grams,(O.5 ounce), whichever is greater. Where counter-balancing of dissimilar
pai~s is employed and for items co-axial with the hub or propulsion shafting
centerline, tolerances shall be chosen so that the total possible unbalance-or
each counter-balanced set or co-axial item does not exceed the value obtained
by the applicable formula in 3.18.1 Or 3o18.2e
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3.19.1 General. If no type of marking is specified marking shall be

performed in a manner which is permanent but which will mot weaken, deform, or
interfere with the function of the item being marked. All items, except the
propeller blades, shall be marked with a piece number. Match marking’shall be
used wherever necessary or as directed by the contracting activity to assure”
proper assembly of mechanical and elec~rical components.
3.19.2 Propeller hub and propeller blades. Propeller hub and propeller
blades shall be marked using 6 mm (1/4 inch) to 12 mm (1/2 inch) high characters
with the following data. Unless otherwise indicated, data shall be stamped:
(a) Serial number (assigned by the contracting accivity).

(b) Applicable drawing numbei.
(c) Ship class.
(d) Design propeller blade diameter (feek and inches).
(e) Name of manufacturer.
(f) Contract number.
(g) Actual weight (pounds) (blades only).
(h) National stock number (assigned by the contracting activity).
(i) Material name and specification.
(j) Propeller blade numbers.
(k) Location of propeller rela~ive to keel (“port”’or ~’starboard’”).
(1) The following lines shall be very ”lighil’y
scribed on each “’.
propeller blade for Iocatfng inspection gages. These lines may
be left on the propeller blades. “ “
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(~) kid ~~Oj2Cti08i Of thca Wade q)itdk axis On the Prc?8Wr@

face of ‘bladesfrom hub to tip. ‘
(2) Axial projection of each cylindrical design section (radius
1
line) on both the prcmmmre and suction facea of blade.
(3) Location of each fillet gage on both the pre$~ure and’
suction faces of blades.
(m) Intersection of the axial projection of the blade spindle axis

with each radius line on the pressure face @hall be center
punched. Center punch marks shall be not more than 0.8 mm
(1/32 inch) deep or more than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) in diameter I
and shall not be removed.
. (n) Each blade and hub shall be accurately scribed on the longitu-
dinal centerline aft of each blade center axis to indicate
blade position at design pitch. Scribe marks shall be 0.4 mm
(1/64 inch) to 0.8 mm (1/32 inch) deep.
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(0) For bolted-on propeller blades, a blade,bolt identification
number shall be stamped on the exterior blade surface adjacent
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to each blade bolt hole. Numbering shall be sequential, with
“’l’*
denoting the blade bolt on the suction face near the trailing
edge of the blade, and the highest number denoting the blade
bolt on the pressure face near the trailing edge of the blade.
3.19.2.1 Location of markings. Propeller hubs shall be marked on the

outer diameter adjacent to the aft end of the hub casting in the space identified
bythe lifting eyebolt, if provided. Propeller blades shall be marked on the
blade palm, clear of the fillets. Stamping shall be visible when the propeller
is fully assembled. The propeller blade number on the hub shall be stamped
9 adjacent to the aft end and in line with each propeller centerline. Blades
shall be numbered consecutively counter to the direction of rotation with”the
number one blade Immediately following the stamped data on the hub.
3.19.3 Special tools and devices. Special tools and devices shall be
marked with the ship class, applicable drawing number, and National stock number
(assigned by the contracting activity).
3.19.4 Propeller hub casting eyebolts. Propeller hub casting eyebolts

shall be marked in accordance with Drawing 810-4435837.
3.19.5 Gages. Each gage shall have the following data engraved or etched:
(a) Markings required by NAVSEA 0987-LP-011-2000 (propeller blade

gages only).
(b) Identification of the offset stations and points “J”, “K”, “L”,
and “’M”(propeller blade gages only).
(c) Ship class.
(d) Applicable component drawing number.
(e) Serial number (assigned by the contracting activity).
(f) Location and application of the gage.
(g) National stock number (assigned by the contracting activity).
3.19.6 Patterns. Patterns shall be marked to indicate the manufacturer,

contract number, ship class, and applicable drawing number.
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3019.7 Drill ,-jigs. hill jigs shall be stamped on their peripheries to

f.n~lc~teship class, applicable duawing numbers, use, and direct$on of applfea- ~
tion. For drill jigs specified to become the property of the contracting “)
activity$ serial numbers and National stock numkrs s assigned by the contracting o
activity$ shall also k, stamped.
3.20 Assembly and installation.
3.20.1 General requirements. Preparation for assembly and assembly of

the propeller for testing and shipboard installation of components shall be as
specified in 3.20.2 through 3.20.5 and the installation instructions (see 3.21.6).
, Components shall be cleaned and flushed. Protective coatings shall be removed
from surfaces ~hi~h maY be $n contact with the hydraulic fluid, including the
interior surfaces of storage tanks.
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3,20.2 Protection and handlinq. Openings into the hydraulic and, where
provided, prairie air systems shall be”sealed at all times in accordance with
MIL-STD-419. Prairie air holes in propeller blades, when provided, shall be
! sealed with pressure sensitive tape. Edge protectors shall not be removed from
propeller blades, except where necessary for examination and testing of the
propeller blades, until the blades have been installed. Edge protectors removed
for examination or testing shall be replaced when examination or testing is
complete. In handling the propeller components, lifting devices shall be used
where provided. Where no lifting devices have been provided and mechanical
assistance is required~ handling shall be performed as specified in the test
agenda (see 3.21.5) and the ins~allation instructions (see 3.21.6). Slings and
cables shall not be permitted to rub or score Ehe propeller hub and blades and “%
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propulsion shafting sections.
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3.20.3 O-rings, gaskets, and seals. New O-rings, gaskets, and seals m
shall be used; however$ the components as received for assembly or installation
shall not be disassembled for the sole purpose of replacing am O-ringj gasket>
or seal.
3.20.4 Mounting of hydraulic system components. Except for components

contained in or supported by the propulsion shafting or hub, components shall
utilize bulkheads or other permanent ship structures for support. Supports on
structures designed for deflection under shock shall not be located where
deflection could disable the system. Supports shall permit concurrent movement
of piping caused by thermal motion and external forcesj including shock.
3.20.5 Electrical equipment. Installation of electrical equipment shall

be in accordance with Drawing S6202-73980. Motors shall be positioned on the
bedplate or foundation by dowel pins or fitted motor mounting bolts to facilitate
mealinement. Motors shall be installed as high above the bilges as practicable.
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3.21 Technical data. The contractor shall prepare technical data in

accordance with the data ordering documents included in the contract or order
(see 6.2.2) and as specified in 3.21.1 through 3.21.9.
3.21.1 Drawings. In addition to the drawing con~ent required by the ,data :

ordering document (see .6.2.2)Pthe features specified in 3.21-.1A through
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3.21.1.1 General reqd.rementa. Assembly and detail drawings shall be

prepared for component~ of the propeller. For commercially acquired component$
such aa valves, pumpO, filtersO and motors, outline and installation drawings
will saaffice. Drawings shall include test requirememtm, mass, marking infatruc-
tions, tolerances, information on resilient mountingO (where utilized), and
procedures for torquing and pre~tre$sing bolt~. Where applicable, requirements
for balancing and procedures for achieving acceptable balance lftits shall be
includ&l. Estimated mass and tolerances shall be shown until component inspec-
tion for the initial propeller haa been compleeed for the pieces involved. At
that time, the drawings shall be revised to show actual mass and tolerances.
E8tiE2atedmasa shall be clearly Identified as estima~ed. The propeller blade
drawing shall include tables of offse~s, blade section, and adequate manufac-
turing and inspection notes so that reference to other drawings or instructions
for the manufacture of the propeller is unnecessary. Assembly drawings shall
include the location of the center-of-gravity at des@n ahead pitch. In addition,
the hub assembly drawing shall contain the folloting information:
(a) Total mass of components, dry (including propeller blades).

(b) Volume and mass of oil or other fluids in the hub.
(c) Total IWW Of components (including propeller blades) and oil
less the buoyancy effect of immer~ion in sea water.
(d) centers-f-gravity at destgn, full-ahead, and full-astern pitch
settings.
3.21.1.2 Hydraulic system dratinga. Hydraulic system drawings shall be

prepared including schematic drawings. Piping and fittings shall be sized and
estimated flow rates shall be”given for the various operating conditions.
Performance curves for pumps shall be prepared. The hydraulic system drawing
shall include a tabulation of oil volume in each portion of the system, including
piping and tanks.
3.21.1.3 Electrical system drawings. Electrical system drawings shall be

prepared including schematic drawings. The electrical system schematic drawing
shall include a tabulation of”power requirements under operating conditions. The
electrical drawings shall include the followlng data:
(a) Motors:
(1) Number required.
(2) Rating: watts (W) or bp, voltage, and phases.
(3) Full-1oad or synchronous r/mln.
(4) Starting torqk as percent of full-load torque.
(5) Load data: full-load amperes and power factor, starting
current across-the-line, starting current at reduced
voltage, and starting power factor.
(6) Duty.
(7) Type of winding.
(b) Controllers:
(1) Rating: W or hp, voltage, and phases.
(2) Operation (magnetic).
(3) Type.
(4) Duty.
(5) Protective features.
(6) Number required.
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(c) Electric brakes:

(1) op@ratioa. “’
(2) Type.
(d) All of (a), (b) and (c):
(1) Manufacturer.
(2) Se&ice:
(3)’ Ambient temperature in “C.
(4) Enclosure,
(5)” Drawing number. ..
(6) Function in the system.
3.21.1.4 Prairie air system drawings. For propellers with a prairie afr
system~ drawings~ including a schematic drawing, shall be prepared.
3.21.1.5 Drawings for special tools and fixtures. Drawings for special
tools and fixtures shall be prepared which shall include application drawings
or descriptions.
3.21.1.6 Balancing tool drawings. Balancing tool drawings shall be prepared.
3.2i.l.7 Gage drawings. Propeller gage data and application data drawings
shall be prepared in accordance with NAVSEA 0987-LP-011-2000.
3.21.1.8 Noise and vibration test arrangement drawings. ?letaileddrawings

of the noise and vibration test arrangements shall be prepared.
3.21.1.9 Instrumented trials drawings. If instrumented trials are speci-

fied (see 6.2.1), drawings shall be prepared showing the type and location of
all instrumentation to be provided and the mean? of securing the devices to
the propeller components.
3.21.1.10 Drawing lists and schedules. Drawing lists and schedules shall
be prepared. .
3.21.2 Technical manuals. A single technical manual shall be prepared for

the propeller. In addition to the requirements specified for technical manuals
(see 6.2.1 and 6.2.2), the following features shall be included:
(a) Cleaning, purging, purifying, flushing, and hydraulic fluid

sampling instructions.
(b) Instructions for returning the propeller to service following
flooding of the compartments housing the propeller components.
(c) Operating instructions for modes of normal and emergency opera-
tion of Che propeller, including the following:
(1) Maintaining the level in the hub head tank during periods
of shutdown.
(2) Operating the hydraulic fluid make-up system.
(3) Operating the pitch locking device.
(d) Operation of the pneumatic test system (see ~.7.8).:

(e) Procedures for hydrostatic testing of the hydraulic fluid heaters,
if applicable (see 3.7.14), and coolers. .
(f) Testing of the pitch control failure warning,system, if provided. ~
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(g) criteria for adjustisagcontrol”and relief valves.
i) (h)
subject to wear.
the replaccxaeneof 61ea%a,gaskets, 12mdparts
(i) Instructions for the installation of the propeller blade edge

protector.
(j) Handling instructions for the propeller blades, hubs, propulsion
ehafting, and components provided with lifting eyebolts or other
lifting devices.
(k) Instructions for changing propeller blades underwater, if appli-
cable.
(1) Unpacking and repackiu~ Instructions shall be included for
items falling in the categories listed below. The Instructions
shall be sufficiently deta$led to prevent handling damage to
the equipnwtt or injury to personnel. Illustrations shall be
provided to clarify procedures and materials and may conform
to the data required by 5.1.1.
(1) Xkprese=ation required prior to use or installation.

(2) Represervation-packagingrequired pzior to repacking for
shipawmt or storage.
(3) Intricate mountings, blocking, or bracing. .
(4) Special cuehion inserts.
(5) Repairable items (rotating pool type).
(6) Sensitive or fragile components.
(7) Items held in special criyiles.
(8) Items furnished in reusable containers. I
(9) Special environmental conditions required for storage.
* 3.21.3 Technical repair standarda. Technical repair standards shall be pre-

pared in accordance with the data ordering documsuts included in the contract-or
order (see 6.2.2), for propeller blades, propeller hubs, oil distribution boxes or
pitch control units, and all other subassemblies and components for which overhaul-
ing is contemplated. Existing technical repair standards may be utilized to ful-
fill this requirement, if applicable. A list of proposed technical repair stan-
dards shall be prepared.
3.21.4 Calculations. The contractor shall prepare calculations in accord-

ance with the data ordering document included in the contract or order (see
6.2.2), and as specified in 3.21.4.1 through 3.21,4.7.
3.21.4.1 Stress calculation. Calculations shall be prepared on all parts

subject to stress, including the propeller blade attachments, to demonstrate that
permanent deformation or failure cannot occur under apy operating condition and
that stress levels are within ~pecified limitations. It shall be assumed that, for
steady ahead operation in calm seas, the alternating forces on propeller blades, as
the blades revolve through the wake field, are a minimum of plus or minus 50 percent
of the mean forces less the centrifugal force component. For bolted-on propeller
blades, it shall be assumed that 90 percent of the forces on the blade are trans-
mitted through any bolt in tension, unless the distribution of forces among propel-
ler blade bolts can be definitively shown to be otherwise. Calculations shall in-
clude fatigue studies of all components subject to alternating forces. The effects
of underwater blade changing, if applicable, shall be addressed. Following the
post-installationtests (see 4.6) the calculations ehall be revised if actual forces
o or $treeee~ differ from thoee u~ed in the calculations by more than 10 percent.
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3.21.4.1.1 Fatigue studies shall be prepared as follows: The cyclfc

stress amplitude shall be calculated for each component. An equivalent cyclic “’%
stress amplitude shall be established from each calculated cyclic stress amp&i-
tude and mean stress acting simultaneous. on Che component. The equivalent
cyclic stress amplitude shall be utilized in conjunction with design fatigue
curves to estimate the fatigue life of the component. The design fatigue
curves shall be derived from failure fatigue curves for the applicable material.
The failure fatigue curves shall have been conducted at zero mean stress. To
establfsh the design fatigue curve, a safety facto: of 2 on cycllc stress or
20 on cycles~ whichever is more consematfve at each’point, shall be applied
to Ehe failure fatigue curve’. For components for which actual fatigue data $s
available that is, where fatigue tests have been run using the actual compon-
ents~ as opposed to models or specimens, safety factors of 1.5 on cyclic stress
and 5.7 on cycles may be substituted for the above. The equivalent cyclic
stress amplitude shall be calculated as follows:
(a) For bolts formed of high strength material:
7s~t
‘eq =
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8- 1+%
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Su
Where Seq = equivalent cyclic stress amplitude
sa~~ = calculated cyclic stress amplitude
Su = ultimate strength of material
% = adjusted mean stress, which shall be determined as
follows:
Where Smean = calculated mean stress
= cyclic yield strength of material

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(b) For all other components:
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sq = ‘alt
3.21.4.1.2 “Forblade design A, the contractor shall demonstrate, either

by numerical analysis or experiment, that the modif~cations to hydrodynamic
design caused by fillets, blade palm diameter, bolt or thread attachment, and”
hub configuration do not adversely affect blade desi~’to the exte’nt’that ‘J
performance characteristics orstrength’ requirements arenot met. Numerical
analysis shall be performed as specified in 3.21.4.1.3.““ .
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ahead and the maximum time-average and ‘uns@ady 5iCress. Strength integrity of
propeller bladea and blade attachments daa.11be determined by numerical aimlysis
Or e_riYF2nt13. ~f tlU~~iCd &?L!V3@i3i6T
ii3WE!d, th technique .9h3d~be acceptable
to the contracting activity. The mQIy0i8 shall include Che Ioad%n.gsdue to
centrifugal forces~ radial load distribution on the blades, and unsteady forces.
Although the strength integriky will generally be based on the full-power
ahead conditions, the contractor shall make streso andyseso including consider-
ation of the transient loads and periodic loads due to the blades rotating
through the wake field, for crash back, crash ahead, and full power full rudder
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turn maneuvers for assurance that maximum stresses in the blade attachment
under any operating condieion shall not exceed the limits stated in 3.3.2.2.
Calculation shall be prepared for at least two maneuvering conditions which
comprise the ~ost critical Ioada expected.
3.21.4.1.4 For blade designs C and D, propeller blade calculations shall

be prepared to show compliance with ABS Rules.
3.21.4.1.5 Calculations are not required for commercially acquired

components, @uch as pumps, provided that they are operated within the limita-
tions recommmded by the manufacturer.
3.21.4.2 Blade seal calculations. The maximum pressure on blade seals

before blowout or failure and actual seal pressure under all oneratinz
. condi-
tions shall be calculated.
9 3.21.4.3 Vibration calculation. Calculations shall be prepared to

denmnstrate that excessive vibration of the piping and rods in the shaft bore
due to critical speeds in the operating range of the propulsion system is not
present.
3.21.4.4 Tolerance calculations. Calculations shall be prepared to

demonstrate that dimensional tolerances which depend on an assembly of hub and
blades are within the specified limits. In addition. calculations shall be
prepared to establish the maximum allowable unbalanc~ of propeller blades and
major hub components (see 6.2.2).
3,21.4.5 Heat calculations. Sizing of hydraulic fluid coolers and heaters

and acceptability of fluid temperatures throughout the hydraulic system shall
be verified by calculations. Maximum heat gain in watts or British thermal units
per hour in each compartment containing a portion of the propeller shall be
determined. Hydraulic fluid temperatures in each portion of the hydraulic
system shall be determined. For propellers with a prairie air system, calcula-
tions shall be prepared with and without prairie air in semrice. Following
post-installation testing, calculations shall be revised if warranted by the
data obtatned.
3.21.4.6 Piping calculation. Piping calculations shall be prepared to

demonstrate the adequacy of the valve~, flow rates in each section of piping,
hydraulic pump suction pressure, wall thicknesses of pipes and tubes, and
strength and amount of flexibility of hoses. For relief valve$, calculations
shall Identtfy the normal and maximum pressures of the sy~tem being relieved;
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(developed and equivalent); associated pressure drop of inlet and outlet ‘_a,
relfef valve piping; and size~ operating characteristics~ flow capacity~ and
manufacturer of the relief valve.
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3.21.4.7 Gear calculations. Calculations shall be prepared to demonstrate
the adequacy of gears utilized in the propeller. Wher@ pack@d reduction
gears are u,tilized,the gear minufacturerqs certification that the reduction’
.gear,unit is satisfactory for use i.nthe application willbe acceptable in Ii&u
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‘3.21.5 Test agenda. The contractor shall”prepare test agenda in accordance ,
with the data ordering document included in the contract or order (see 6.2.2).
The following features shall be”included:
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(a) Component, assembly, and load test agenda. ,For component,
assemblyg and load testing, an agenda shall be prepared which
shall include lists and descriptions,of tools~ fixtures,
instrumentation, and other’ancillary ~tems necessary for the
conduct of the tests,”assembly and handling instructions,
cleaning procedures~ test procedures, drawfngs$ data sheets$
and acceptance criteria.
(b) Installation and post-installation test agenda. Agenda shall
be prepared for installation and post-installation testing.
Agenda shall include lists of s,pecialtools, devices, and
instrumentation necessary for the conduct of the tests, in-
structions for $nstallatfon$ and use of the test equipment$
necessary drawings~ test procedures~ data sheets$ and accep- “h
tance criteria.
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3.21.6 Installation instructions. The contractor shall prepare installa-
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tion instructions in accordance with the data ordering document included in the
contract or order (see 6.2.2). Instructions shall include lists and descriptions
of special tools,”devices> and instrumentation necessary for the installation and
testing during Installation, handling and test procedures, cleaning procedures,
applicable drawings$ data sheets, and acceptance criteria. The program for clean-
liness shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-419 and shall extend from manufacturing
through final shipboard installation and filling.
‘3.21.7 The contractor shall prepare requests for assignment of serial

numbersj as applicable in accordance with the data ordering document included
in the contract or order (see 3.19.2, 3.19.3, 3.19.
,5, 3.19.7, and 6.2.2).
3021e8 Deviations and waivers. Requests for deviations and waivers shall
be in accordance with the data ordering document included in the contract or
order (see 6.2.2).
3.21.9 Safety program. The contractor shall prepare, implement and

maintain a system safety program in accordance with the requirements as specified
(see 6.2.1), As a minimum, the program shall include a subsystem hazard analysis
aridan operating hazard analysis as defined in MIL-sTD-882 and in accordance
‘withthe data ordering documents incltidedin the contract “oro-kder<see
. 60’2.2),
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4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
of all inspection requiremeat~ as spciffed herein. Except as!o@larwi&?

specified in the contract or purchme ozder~ the contractor wy uae Ma ati or
any other facilities suitable for Che performance of the inspection requirements
specified hereins unless disapproved by che Government. The Government reserves
the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where
such Inspections ere deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to
prescribed requirements.
4.1.1 InspectIon system program. The contractor shall provtde and main-
tatn an inspection system program in accordance with the data ordering document
. included in che contract or order (see 6.2.2).
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4.2 Acceptance criteria.
4.2.1 General xequtrements. Performance requirements, di=nsiom, mass,

physical and chemical material characteristics, system cleanliness, flows,
temperatures~and accuracy of indflcationsof components and the assembled
propeller shall comply wfth the specified tolerances and Malts. Mechanical .
properties shall be verified in accordance tith the requirements of the applicable
material specification or FED-STD-151 (for ~tals) and FED-STD-601 (for rubber).
4.2.2 Blade seals. Rat&o of the maximum permissible pressure on blade

seals to the maximum actual pressure under any operating conditions shall be at
least 5.
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4.2.3 Liquid penetrant Inspection. The result of the liquid penetrant
inspection shall not exceed the limits established in NAVSEA 0900-LP-003-8000,
except for the following:
(a) Defects in the external surface of the hub shall not have any
dimension greater than 6.5 mm (1/4 inch), shall not be closer
together than 25 mm (1 inch), and shall not cause leakage into
or from the propeller. .
(b) Wfects On propeller blades within 25 mm (1 inch) of the leading
edge and within 25 mm (1 inch) of the break of the knuckle, if
provided, on the trailing edge shall not exceed 0.25 mm (0.010)
inch maximum dimumsion.
4.2.4 Radiographic inspection. RadiograpMc inspection shall be in

accordance with MXL-STD-278, except that portions of the hub specified to be
radiographically inspected shall meet the criteria set forth for nicke2-ahuainum-
bronze in table titled “RT acceptance criteria for nonferrous castings”, level 1
of MIL-STD-278.
4.2.5 Navy certification. For propellers acquired by or for the Navy

propeller blade gages, propeller blades, and propulsion shafting shall be
certified prLor to acceptance. Certification consists of a document prepared
by che Navy attesting that the applicable item conforms with requi.remsnteof
the applicable manufacturing drawing, includlng, but not limited co, material,
* surface finish~ balance, mms and dhens%onal tolerances~ and nondestructive
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test results. The Navy shall be given the opportunity to witness and participate 7
in testing and ‘examinations
$ to repeat such testing and examinations, and to
conduct such additional testing and examinations as the Navy may deem necessary.
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4.2.6 Noise certification. .Certificationof noise levels, when specified
(’see6.2.1], shall be prepared. Propeller cciqxmmts shall be tested tmde”r
opertxing conditions which sl,mulaceshipboard installation in accordance with
a notse test arrangemetitdr’awing. : ‘,
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4.3 Report%e The co’ntrictorshall prepar~ reports in+iecoidance with the “
data ordering documents included in the contract or order (see 6.2.2) and as
specified in 4.3.1 through 4.3.7.
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4.3.1 Propeller blade inspection reports. Each propellerblade inspection
report shall include the followlng:
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I (a) Repeller blade identification data.
(b)’ Clearances under cylindrical gages applied in accordance with
4.4.1.8(c):
(1) Pressure and suction face cylindrical gage clearances at each
10 percent offset station at each design cylindrical section.
(2) At locations other than the 10 percent offset stations, the
location and magniiude of pressure and suction face cylin-
drical gage clearances which exceed the specified tolerance
shall be recorded for all design cylindrical sect$ons.
r Blade section half lengths (see 4.4.l.8(h)):
(c)
(1) Blade section half length deviations at each design
cylindrf.calsect%on.
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(2) Difference in blade section half length deviations between
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adjacent cylindrical sections. m
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(d) Pitch (see 40401.8(i)):
~: (1) Height of points ‘OJ”and ‘“K’”on each pressure and suction
face cylindrical gage.
r (2) Calculation of percent pitch deviation at each design
cylindrical section for-pressure face only.
(3) Calculation of percent pitch deviation between adjacent
cylindrical sect%ons for pressure face only.
(4) Calculation of average pitch deviation of each blade for
pressure face only.
(e) Rake (see 4.4.l.8(i)):
(1) Height of point “L”.or “M’”on each cylindrical gage. For
pressure face cylindrical gages which do not have a point
‘*L”
, the height of the pressure face center offset station
or the height of the axial projection of the blade center
Itne at the pressure face shall be recorded.
(2) Calculation of actual rake for each blade using pressure
face measurements.
‘(3) Calculation of actual rake deviation from design rake.
(f) Calculation of track for each set of blades from actual rake of
blades in the set (see 4.4.l.8(i)). ‘ ,..’
(g) Actual radius of each cylindrical”gection (see 4.4.l.$(j)).
(h) Blade thicknessand deviations from design at each I’Opercent’ i
offsetstation at each design cylindrica~ section ‘(see4.4.l.8(g)). ~~ “)
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Location aid magnitude of leading tzutd
trailing edge gage ckaramim
at ealdhdwqys Cylnndrncal section on pre!3’sure!
and S1.aet%orl
faces
(sew 4.4.l.8(d)).
(j) Locacion and mgnieude of tip gage clearances on pressure and
suction faces (see 4.4Ql.8(f)).
(k) Fillet gages (see 4.4.1.8(e))0
(~) Ff&kt gage C~QaTalXX?i31at 0.6 r@diu$I,0.55 radius, 0.5
radius, 0.45 rdiu$$ 0.4 radius, Ear!gelltpoint of the hub
and fillet, end of the hub gage and three locations equally
spaced between 0.4 radius and tangent point.
(2) At locations other than those specified in 4.3.l(k)(l), ‘
the locations and magnitudes of fillet gage clearances which
exceed the specifted tolerance shall be recorded.
(3) Radial displacement of 0.4 radius reference line on the
fillet gage from the 0.4 radius.
(4) Axial location of the hub gage and its axial displacement
from the design position.
(1) Radius of each propeller blade and deviation from design
(see 4.4.l.8(j)).
(m,) Locations and magnitudes of drill rod clearances which exceed
the specified tolerance on blade and fillet surfaces and along
blade edges (see 4.4.l.8(a)).
(n) Angle between palinand spindle ads (see 4.4.l.8(b)).
(o) Deviations from design of all other dimensions shown on the
propeller blade drawing (see 4.4.l.8(m)).
(P) Balance (see 4.4.1.1):
(1) Identification of and relative position of the blades
constituting the set.
(2) Magnitude and location of residual static unbalance for
each set of blades.
(3) Location of zero degree reference position.
(4) Specified unbalance tolerance.
(5) Direction of angular rotation during test.
(q) Result@ of the liquid penetrant inspection (see 4.4.1.5).
(r) Visual inspection results for each bla% (see 4.4.1.5).
(s) Location of areas which have been welded, excluding mandatory
welds (for example, prairie air channel cover plate welds).
(t) Material inspection data required by material specifications
(see 4.4.1.4).
(u) Thread gage clearances exceeding tolerance limits (see 4.4.1.8(1)).
4.3.2 Hub inspection reports. Each hub inspection report shall include
the following:
(a) Hub identification data.

(b) Material inspection data required by material specifications
(see 4.4.1.4)0
(c) Results of visual, liquid penetrant, and magnetic particle inspec-
tions (see 4.4.1.5).
(d) Results of radiographic inspection. The report shall include
the photographic plates (see 4.4.1.5).
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(e) The track and Che deviations in rake$ angular,bhde spacing, -?

fore and aft location of bkdesp rdidityp and propeller
radii from design due to deviation of the hub-to-blade securing )
devices from t~e (see 4.4.1.8(k))0 @
(f) List and description of all OUC of tolerance dimensions
(see 4.4.l.8(m)).
(g) Report Of ba~an~fng, inc~~ding the amo~t Of WIba~anCe and th@ ‘ ,
,, plane of largest unbalance for the assembled hub (without
,blades). The report shall include the Ioc@tion of the zero
degree reference portion a,ndthe direction of”angular rotation
(see 4.4.1.1.)
(h) Thread gage clear~nces exceeding tolerance limits (see 4.4.1.8(1)).
4.3.3 Propeller blade gage inspection reports. Each propeller blade gage
inspection report shall include the following (see 4.4.1.7).
(a) Propeller blade gage set identification data.

(b) Cylindrical gages: ..
(1) Deviation from design of all offsets and scribe .lines.
(2) Deviation from design of dimensions”A, B, and C.or D.
(See NAVSEA 0987-LP-011-2000).
(c] Edge gages:
(1) Deviation from design of all offsets and sctiibelines.
(2) Deviation from design of leading edge radius and leading
edge fairing radius for leading edge gages only.
(3) Deviation from design of trailing edge radius, trailing
edge fafring rad%us~ knuckle angle for trafling edge gages
OnlyO
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(4) Deviation from design of tip radius, t%p fairing radius,
knuckle angle for tip gage only. ‘e /“
(d) Fillet gage components:

(1) Deviation from design of all offsets, scribe lines and
radii for fillet and hub gages.
(2) Angle of gage bracket and deviation from design.
4,3.4 Assembly test reports. Assembly test reports shall trncludethe

following (see 4,4.2, 4.4.3g and 4.4.4):
(a) All data recorded during testing.

(b) Comments, calculations sketches$ and photographs as necessary
for interpretation of the data or test method.
4.305 Component laboratory tes~ reports. Laboratory test reports shall

be prepared for each component for which material testing is required herein.
4.3.6 Noise test reports. When noise level requirements are speeifled,
noise te~t reports shall be prepared.
4.3,7 Shock test reports. When shock hardening is required by the con-
tract or order (see 6.2.X), shock qualification data , shock test,extension action
.’ requests (if applicable)s and shock test-reports shall:.be’prepared. ..
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4.4 Pre-iuitatalhtion exmidmat%om and ‘te@te.
4.4.1 Component examination and teats (test leveh A, $, and C).
4.4.1.1 Balancing. Balancing shall be performed in accordance with

MIL-STD-167-I. Equipment used for balancing shall be semsicive enough to
detect 10 pkrcent of the maximum allowable unbalance of any component. The
dummy hub shall be dynamically balanced prior to use. Components for which
balancing tolerances are specified in 3.18 shall be dynamically balanced
before assembly. Balancing of propeller blades shall be accomplished by
mounting the blades at design pitch on a dummy hub and determining the
single-plane unbalance while the dummy hub is rotating.
4.4.1.2 Determining mass. Actual mass of components shall be determined.
. .4.4.1.3 Hydrostatic tests. Caatings, forgings (except propulsion shsft-

ing sections)~ extruded metal, and hoses which contain fluids or form a fluid
barrier shall be hydrostatically tested after final machining at 150 percent
of thetr maximum operating pressures for 30 minutes without a pressure drop.
Components which form the water-oil barrier in the hub, including the hub
casting, shall be tested at 150 percent of the maximum hub pressure.
4.4.1.4 Physical and chemical tests. In addition to the mandatory physi-

cal and chemical tests required by the material and component specifications,
teste shall be performed to verify any other material properties (for example,
hardness, radiographic integrity) which are necessary in order for a component
to perform fts function. For the load-carrying components of the propeller
‘* blade attachments, these shall include Charpy impact tests, cold-bending tests,
magnetic particle (or liquid penetrant) test, macroetch tests (for steel forgings
only), and ultrasonic tests. Charpy impact specimens may be taken from material
provided for this purpose when made from the same heat, formed by the same type
of process$ and heat treated (if applicable) with ‘&hecomponents whose ‘properties
are co be demonstrated.
4.4.1.5 Nondestructive tests. Castings shall be inspected in accordance

with MIL-STD-278, except that liquid penetrant inspections shall be performed
on finished surfaces only and radiographic inspections shall be performed only
on the minimum hub seceions between propeller blade openings. Propeller blade~
shall be inspected in accordance with MIL-STD-278 table titled, *’Non-pressure
containing caatings in machinery or pressure vessels’”. Repa%r and fabrication
welds shall be inspected in accordance with the requirements specified in
MIL-STD-278.
4.4.1.6 Prairie air system tests. Air pressure drop at the specified
flow rate through each propeller blade shall be mea~ured. When the inlet air
pressure to the prairie air system is sp@cified, te8t$ shall verify that the
inlet air pressure, less the back pressure due to the depth of the propeller
blade In the water at full-draft, less the estimated air pressure drop in the
prairie air system between the air inlet and blade is equal to or greater than
the measured air pressure drop through the blade. Each propeller blade prairie
air channel shall also be pressurized with water in a horizontal position with
pressure face up and with suction face up. Height of the discharge from the
holes shall form a faired curve with no evidence of irregularity due to blockage
* of the holes or air passages.
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4.4.1.7 Gage and dummy hub examination. Propeller blade gages and thread
gages shall be dimensionally examined go verify their accwracy within che tole- “\
rances specified in NAVSEA 0987-LP-011-2000and gage manufacturing drawings. The
,dummy hub shall be balanced and dimensionally ex.a~ined. Following use, the gages m’
and dummy hub shall be re-examined. Defects shall be repaired by the contractor.
Gages and che dummy hub shall be examined following any repair or suspected damage.
4.4.1.8 Propeller blade and hub.measurements. Following balancing of the

!, propeller blades and hub and certification of one set of propeller blade gages ‘
,’,, ,,and thread gages, propeller blades and “external’
surfaces of the propeller”hub
shall be examined to verify fairness~ contours~ and dimensional,accuracy.
~ropeller blade and hub measurements shall be taken in accordance with NAVSE4
0987-LP-011-2000 and the following:
(a) Fairness of blade and hub exterior surfaces and blade outline shall ~
be examined with a 3 mm (1/8-inch) diameter straight carbon steel
drill rod of a length of 400 mm (16 inches) or 30 percent of the .
propeller radius, whichever is smaller. This test shall only ..>
be utilized on those areas whose curvature is such that the drill
rod can be applied without exceeding its elastic limit.
(b) Projection of the blade spindle axis on the pressure face of
each blade at each design radius shall be measured and corrected
by dimension “H” from table I of the propeller blade gage data
drawing to determine.axial location of the blade spindle axis
of each blade. The averageof the heights of th~ individual
blade spindle axes shall become the propeller blade spindle axis
from which the position of the “hub contour””portion of each .,.
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(c) Cylindrical section gages are to be applfed in a truly cylindrical ~ “.,
position, Cylindrical elements of the gages shall be parallel to o
the propeller hub axis within a tolerance of 8 parts in 1000. Posi-
tioning of the gages shall be checked with levels at the ‘*J’”, “K’,
and “L’*or “M” locations (see MiVSEA 0987-LP-011-2000)and also
midway beLween these points for blade widths greater than 1000 mm
(40 inches). Pressure’ face cylindrical gages shall be positioned
on blades with the cylindrical center element alined with the local
axial projection of the blade spindle axis. Suction face cylin-
drical gages shall be alined with the position of Che end lines of
the pressure face cylindrical gages. Cylindrical gages shall be
alined with the axial projection of design sections (radius lines)
so that the lines are covered by the gages.. Clearances shall be
measured at each 10 percent offset station on each gage.
(d) Leading and trailing edge gages are to be applied flat (not rolled
,on a chord that touches the cylindrical section (radius lines)
at ~he blade edge and open end of the gage. Edge gages shall be
applied parallel to the propeller hub axis and used as a contour
gage for each side of the blade separately. To insure proper
contour of the leading edge~ clearance under the leading edge
gages shall be measured around the leading edge to a point on
the opposite face 5/8 percent of the blade section length (3 mm
(1/8 inch) .minimum, 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) maximum) from the leading
,,, edge. Maximum clearance under the suction and pressure face ~~ ‘
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(’@) The po$ition of the blade portion of pressure face fillet

gages shall be transferred from cylindrical gages to blades
when pressure face cylindrical gages are dined with the axial
projection of the blade center axis. The position of the
blade portion of suction face fillet gages shall be trans-
ferred from suction face cylindrical gages to bldea when
suction face cylindrical gages are alined with end lines of
pressure face cylindrical gages. The “’hubcontour” portion
of fillet gages shall be perpendicular to the spindle axis.
The blade portion shall be alined with marks transferred from
cylindrical gages. Clearances at ten equally spaced locations
along each fillet gage and the location of the scribe line on
each gage relative to 0.4 radius line s,hallbe measured.
(f) The tip gage shall be flat (not rolled) and held normal to the
design pitch helix at the tip and as a chord along the propeller
blade centerline (mid-length of sections). The gage shall be
used as a contour gage for each side of the blades separately.
Maximum clearance on each side of the gage shall be measured.
(g) Thickness measurements shall be taken with calipers on each
design radius at each 10 percent station. Stations shall be
determined from the cylindrical gages positioned as specified
in 4.4.1.8(c).
(h) Blade sectfon half lengths shall be measured with pressure
face cylindrical gages positioned as specified in 4.4.1.8(c).
(i) Fitch, rake, and track of blades shall be determined with pres-
sure face cylindrical gages positioned as specified in 4.4.1.8(c)
by measuring the heights parallel to the propeller axis of
points “J”, “K”, and “L” (see NAVSEA 0987-LP-011-2000). For
these measurements, the blade shall be mounted in the dummy
hub or a suitable inspection fixture with the propeller center-
line vertical and blade set to design pitch. Values shall be
corrected to eliminate the effect of variances in the dummy
hub or inspection fixture from true.
(j) For blades, values of cylindrical blade section radii, propeller
tip radius, and blade bolt head perpendicularity shall be
determined and corrected to eliminate the effect of vartances
in the dummy hub or Inspection fixture from true.
(k) For hubs, values of track, rake, angular blade spacing, fore and
aft location of blades, radtality, propeller radii, and blade
bolt thread perpendicularity shall be determined assuming
perfect blades.
(1) Thread gage clearances, If applicable, shall be measured.
(m) Dimensions shown on propeller blade and hub assembly and detail
drawings shall be measured.
4.4.1.9 Inspection of propeller blades produced by numerically controlled

machining. When more than two hub sets of blades are being acquired, the
examination specified in 4.4.1.8 shall be made on the first blade and, there-
after, every fifth blade of each type. At the discretion of the contracting
activity, another blade may be chosen in lieu of the fifth blade. The remaining
blades shall be inspected as follows:
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(a) Nondestructive tests as specified in 4.4.1,5.

(b) Dimensions shown on the propeller blade drawing in Ehe hub %
attachment area. ,. )
(c) Thread gage clearances if applicable.
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4.4.1.10 Calibration of indicating and regulating devices. Calibration
and accuracy of gages~ temperature indicators, and indicating and regulating
devices shall be verified. A tag or sticker shall be placed on each device ‘,
attesting to the calibration and statfng the date of calibration.: Test equip- ‘
ment us,edfoi calibration shall be acceptable ‘tothe contractinga
cti.vity. “ :,
4.4.1.11 Electrical components. Electrical components shall be subjected

to an examination to ascertain that no piece of equipment or its insulation has
,. been cut, bruised, or otherwise damaged as a result ,ofhandling or storage;
that no parts have been bent, broken, or lost; and that the equipment has not
been damaged by weather, dirt, moisture, oil, or other deleterious substances.
4.4.1.12 Fastener torque tests. Tests shall be conducted to deterndne ...

the proper m~thod for obtaining proper torque or pre-stress on propeller
blade bolts and other preloaded fasteners which are load-carrying components
“’of the propeller blade attachments’(see table Is note 2). Fasteners of the
final design instrumented with strain gages shall be utilized for the tests.
4.4.2 Assembly tests (test level A).
4.4.2.1 General requirements. Following completion of component examina-

tion and testsy the propeller shall be cleaned, assembled, flushed, and spin %.
tested in air to achieve or demonstrate the following: )
(a) Proper fit of the parts and joint integrity.

(b) Adjustments and modifications necessitated by the tests.
(c) Accuracy of pitch indication under varying combinations of shaft
speeds pitch, and oil temperature.
(d) Capability to change pitch in the specified time.
(e) Capability of the propeller to respond to the control system.
(f) Proper functioning of the alarms provided,
(g) Proper functioning of the prairie air system, when provided,
and determination of,the total air pressure drop at design air
flow.
(h) No visible oil leakage from any part of the system.
(i) When instrumented sea trials are specified (see 6.2.1), the
adequacy and accuracy of the test instrumentation.
4.4.2.2 Assembly tests for prototype propeller. For the first propeller,
the contractor shall completely assemble the propeller blades and hub, oil
distribution box or pitch control unit, hydraulic system, and the prairie air
system. Complete assembly of the propulsion shafting is not required, but the
test assembly shall be of sufficient length to demonstrate the suitability of
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shafting internal component joints, guides~ supports, and other design features.
Hoses and nonstandard piping may be used in nonrotacing portions of the hydraulic
and prairie air systems provided that specified-flow rat,esandpressure’drops
are not exceeded. Assembly of the control system shall demonstrate.remote,- ~
pitch control and response of the pitch control system to remote combined
pitch and speed control, including the accuracy of the remote pitch indication.. ,’) .!
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Indicating and recording inst~mentatfon shall be provided to prove that pares ‘

of the system, including alazmm, interlocks and functional characteristics
@ operate satisfactorily. Indicating and recording devices.used in the assembly
testing eball have been calibrated within six months of the assembly teatimg.
Devfces which have not been calibrated within six months shall be recalibrated
as specified in 4.4.1.10 before commencement of assembly testing. The hub
mechanism &d oil distribution bQx or pitch control unit shall be instrumented
for a direct readout of blade pitch, hydraulic pressures, and other data required
to permit evaluation of the propeller design. Pressure and pitch measurements
in the hub shall be made through the use of transducers. If hub-instrumented
trials are specified in the contract or order, the system specified In 3.3.17
shall be used during assembly testing. Nonrotating testing of pitch controls,
. limits, accuracy of indicators, and prairie air flow shall be performed. The
hydrostatic Integrity of the joints shall be verified at 150 percent of their
maximum operating pressure fox 30 minutes without a pressure drop. Joints in
the propeller hub shall be verified at 150 percent of the maxim~ hub pressure.
Hydrostatic testing may be performed before completion of,the assembly. The
contractor shall verify by analysis of oil samples tha’tall portions of the
hydraulic system are within established standards of cleanliness. Following
the satisfactory completion of nonrotating testing, the system shall be spin
tested without interruption for 100 hours. During this test, the system shall
be operated at a series of speed increments up to and includlng 110 percent
of design r/rein. At each speed increment, complete pitch reversals from full-
ahead to full-astern and back to full-ahead of at least 15 per hour at design
rate of pitch change shall be accomplished for 50 percent of the time. Ten
percent of the time at each speed increment shall be at design ahead pitch.
The prairie air system, if provided, shall be operated for at least 5 percent
of the time. Oil samples shall be taken from the hydraulic system at repre-
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sentative locations every 24 hours and analyzed to verify the maintenance of
oil cleanliness standards. At the conclusion of the test, the nonrotating
tests described above shall be repeated as necessary to demonstrate repeat-
ability and absence of degradation. Followlng the test, up to 200 hours of
additional spin testing may be performed at the option of and under a schedule
prepared by the contracting activity; The contracting activity wI1l have one
week after the conclusion of the initial test to exercise the option.
‘ 4.4.2.3 Assembly tests for follow-on propellers. For subsequent propel-

lers, a similar test will be performed except that the initial rotation test
shall be conducted for a continuous perdod of 24 hours, with an additional
period of 24 hours at the option of the contracting activity. The contracting
activity will have three working days following completion of the initial tests
to exercise its option and provide a schedule for the additional test period.
If hub-instru~nted trials are specified in the contract or order, the instru-
mentation shall be utilized during the test. Oil samples shall be taken from
the hydraulic system at representative locations at the conclusion of each
test and analyzed to verify the maintenance of ofl cleanliness standards.
4.4.2.4 Msassemblv examination. Following — assembly testing, the proto-

type propeller shall be disassembled and all parts shall be examined for wear,
leakage, binding, and material failure. Disassembly examination is not required
for followan propellers unless abnormal conditions were obsemed during assembly
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4.4.3 Assembly tests (test level B).

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4.4.301 General requirements. Following completion of component examina- )
tion and testss each propeller shall be cl..dned~assembled~ flus”hedjand tested
in air to achieve or demonstrate the following: *
(a) Proper fit of parts and joint integrity. ‘

(b) Adjustmentsand modifications necessitated by the tests.
(c) proper functioning of the prairie air systemand.determination ‘ ““
of-the total air pressure drop at design air flow.’
(d) No’visible oil leakage from any part of the systeui.
The,contractoi shall completely assemble the propeller blades and hub, oil
distribution’box or pitch c’ontrolunit, and the prairie air system. Complete
assembly of the propulsion shafting is not required, but the test assembly .,
khall.’bea sufficient length to demonstrate the suitability of shafting internal
component joints, guidesy supports, and other design features. Assembly of
hydraulic and control systems shall be sufficient to demonstrate pitch changing
ability., Hoses and nonstandard piping may be used provided that specified
flow rates and pressure drops arenot exceeded. Nonrotating tests of limits,
accuracy of the mechanical indicator * prairie air flow and hydrostatic integrity
of joints shall be performed.
4.4.3.2 Disassembly examination. Following assembly testing, the proto-

type propeller,shall be disassembled and all parts shall be examined for wear,
leakage, binding, and material failure. Disassembly examination is not requi;ed
for follow-on propellers unless abnormal conditions were observed during assembly
testfnge
4.4.4 Assembly tests (test level C). The ability of the controllable
pi~ch propeller to achieve performance requirements specified shall be demon-
strated as specified in 4.5 and 4.6.
4.4.5 Load test (test levels A, B, and C). When specified (see 6,2.1),
the first propeller shall be load tested in accordance with an agenda (see
3.21.5). As a minimum, highly stressed components of the propeller hub shall
be instrumented with strain gages or other devices and one blade shall be loaded
to simulate hydrodynamic and centrifugal forces during operating conditions.
4.5 Tests during shipboard installation (test levels A, B, and C).
4.5.1 General requirements. Deficiencies shall be promptly reported to

the contracting activity, ” Testing shall be conducted in accordance with an
,. agenda (see 3.21.5).
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4.5.2 Hydraulic system cleanliness. During and following installation,
Che hydraulic system shall be cleaned and flushed to remove dirt, slag, rust,
metallic particles , water, preservatives, and other contaminants. Cleanliness
shall be verified by analyses of oil samples taken from the hydraulic system in
accordance with MIL-STD-419.
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4.5.3 Hydrostatic integrity. Hydrostatic integrity of joints shall be
verified at 150 percent of their maximum operating pres”sure’for 3“0minutes I
without a pressure drop or visible oil leakage. Jo”ints in the propeller hub ““:1
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e shall be verified at 150 percent of the maximum hub pressure. Hydrostatic

testing may be performed before completion of the assembly. If tested joints
are brokenp they shall be rete~ted upon reassembly.
4.5.4 Electrical checks. Adequacy of the electrical and control systems

shall be verified by tire to tire continuity checks with a low-voltage Eest
instrument or apparatus. The operation or warning and indicating lamps shall
be verified. Insulation resistance tests shall be conducted on motors.
4.6 Post-installation tests (test levels A, B, and C).
4.6.1 General requirements. Post-installation tests shall be performed

. in accordance with an agenda (see 3.21.5) to demonstrate proper operation and
verify the requirements of the specification. Additional indicating and record-
ing instnunentation shall be provided as required for these tests. Indicating
and recording devices shall be calibrated within 6 months of the testing.
Devices which have not been calibrated within 6 months shall be recalibrated
in accordance with 4.4.1.10 before commencement of testing. Deficiencies
shall be reported immediately to the contracting activity.
4.6.2 Hydraulic system cleanliness. Oil samples shall be taken from

representative locations in the hydraulic system following each day of testing
and analyzed for water and particulate contamination in accordance with
MIL-STD-419. Sources of any water in the sample shall be determined and cor-
rective action talum, if necessary.
4.6.3 Maintainability. The contractor shall demonstrate the performance

? of maintenance tasks specified as being within the capability of the ship’s
crew. The demonstration shall validate the adequacy of the maintenance proce-
dures and accessibility of the equlpnwmt.
6.6.4 Dockside tests. Prior to getting underway, the propelle~-shall be

activated and blades cycled to demonstrate pitch controls, functional charac-
teristics, Iimfts, alarms, interlocks, accuracy of indicators, prairie air
flow (if applicable), hub lubricating system purge system (when provided), and
joint integrity.
4.6.5 Sea trials. During sea trials, the propeller shall be operated to
demonstrate the following:
(a) Joint tntegrity.

(b) Accuracy of pitch indication under different operating
conditions and varied oil temperature.
(c) Proper functioning of the prairie air system, when provided.
(d) Roper functioning of the mechanical pitch locking device, when
provided.
(e) Roper functioning of the hub lubricating system purge system.
(f) Operation of hydraulic and pneumatic regulating and relief
valves, interlocks, and alarms.
(g) Verification of calculated propeller blade turning effort and
heat calculations.
(h) Validation of operating instructions.
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(i) Interrelationship between propeller blade pitch, power load,

shaft r/rein,ship speeds and, where requfredP propeller noieep
throughout the range of each variable.
(j) pitch change rate (see 3.1.8).
4.6,6 Instrumented sea trials. Where instrumented,sea trials have been

specified (see 6.2.1), the contractor shall provide and install test instrument~-
tion such as strain gages and, transducersin’ the hub,oil
,, distribution box or”
pitch control unit , and elsewhere in the”propeller as speci,fled ‘o~”;require~
to provide direct readouts of blade pitchg hydraulic pressures, stresses and
other data specified or required for in-semice evaluation of the propeller.
The contractor shall prepare, in addition to the provisions of 4.6.5, recordings
of the interrelationship between measured stresses, propeller blade pitch, servo
valve pressure (for style H propellers), and shaft speed during steady-state,
maneuvering, crash back , and crash ahead conditions. The time, chart scales,
location of instrumentation devices, and other parameters necessary to interpret
the.data shall be included. Upon completion of instrumented sea trials, the
,,.
test instrumentation shall be removed.
4.7 Inspection of packaging. Sample packages and packs and the inspection
of the p~eservation-packaging, packing, and marking for shipment and storage
shall be in accordance with the requirements of section 5 and the documents
speclfi.ed therein.
5. PACKAGING
(The preparation for delivery requirements specified herein apply only for
direct Government acquisitions. For the extent of applicability of the prepara-
tion for delivery requirements of referenced documents I$sted in section 2P
see 6.5.)
5.1 General requirements.
5.1.1 Technical data. Descriptive details of (a) the packaging, packing,

and marking concept and (b) the packaging, packing, and transportation support
data shall be prepared in accordance with the data ordering documents included
in the contract or order (see 6.2,2).
5.2 Preservation- packaging, packin g> and marking. preservation-packaging

( shall be level A or C, packing level A, B, or C as specified (see 6.2.1); and
marking shall be in accordance with MIL-P-2845, except as modified in 5.2.1
through 5.2.10.
5.2.1 Preservatives used shall provide the required protection and shall
be easily removable upon reassembly and installation of che equipment. For
internal surfaces of mechanical components, the normal operating hydraulic
fluid shall be used as the preservative.
5.2.2 For systems, assemblies, and components acquired for incorporation

into a ship or assembly prior to delivery to the Gcivernment, the requirements
of 5.2.3 through 5.2.7 do not apply. In lieu thereof, preservation-packaging,
packing, and marking of these systems , assemblies, or components shall be suf-
ficient to provide protection from damage and deterioration until incorporation.
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5.2.3 F3ubs.
m 5.2.3.1 Packaging. Each hub shall be filled wi~h Che system’s normal
operating hydraulic fluid. ArIexpansion tank shall be provided to protect the
hub against temperature changes and to insure that the fluid completely fills
the hub at all times. All hub openings shall be mealed to preveat Ieatige
during hand~ing, shipzwmt, and storage. Moving parts shall be secured or
cushioned in a manaer to prevent damage during handling, shi~nt, and storage.
External presemed surfaces and areas shall be protected with a greaseproof
barrier. Each hub shall be tagged stating that the hub is filled with the normal
operating lubricant, its identification (for ex~le, specification, type), in-
cluding precautionary @formation necessary for hub handling, ship~nt, and
storage.
5.2.3.2 Packing. Each hub over 90 kg (200 pounds) in mass shall be

cradled and secured to a skid type base. For other hub boxes conforming to
PPP-B-601 (overseas type) or PPP-B-621, class 2 shall be used. The skid type
base shall be of a design and construction format similar to the skid bases
depicted in FIIL<-104. Anchoring of the hub shall be in accordance with
MIL-STD-1186 or the appendix to MIL-C-104. A neutral ~rrier ~terial shall
be.applied to all wood surfaces that come in direct contact with the hub. For
hubs mounted on skid type bases, further protection shall be provided by an
open-type, bolted, wood constructed cover (sides, ends, aridtop) similar to
MIL-C-3774, type II, except that MIL-C-104 shall be used for guidance for
selection of sizes of members and hardware for the cover assembly and fastening
to the skid type base. To facilitate crate handling, the special markings as
specified in MIL-P-2845 for multiple trip containers, center of balance, sling
points, and structural characteristics shall be applied. The markings in
9 MIL-P-2845 regarding container damage shall also be applied.
5.2.3.3 Hub attachment bolts and other attached components of hub

assemblies shall be packed with the hub. When multiple containers are-required
for a hub assembly, each container shall be marked with serial numbers to ensure
that the complete hub assembly is furnished or issued as required.
5.2.4 Propeller blades. References to eye bolts and propeller diameters in

MIL-P-2845 shall be disregarded. Propeller blades incorporating a prairie air
system shall have the prairie air holes protected with pressure sensitive tape
in accordance with table I prior to application of strippable compound. Acrylic
or transparent protective coatings or coverings shall not be applied. The pro-
peller blade serial number shall be stenciled on the top (white) coating on the
pressure face and the suction face of each blade. Repeller blades shall be
packed in hub sets. When multiple containers are required for a single hub set,
the exterior of each container shall be marked with the propeller blade serial
numbers to ensure that the complete set is furnished or issued when required.
5.2.4.1 Blade bolts and other detached components of propeller blades

shall be packed with the appropriate blade,
5.2.5 Electrical and electronic equipment. Preservation-packaging,

packing, and marking shall be in accordance with MIL-E-17555.
5.2.6 Fumps and associated parts. Preservation-packaging,packing, and

* marking shall be in accordance with NIL-P-16789.
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.. 5.2.7 Accessories and detached parts. Consolidation of accessories and

detached parts in common shipping containers shall be applied where feasible.
“1,?
5.2,8 Other deliverable ancillary items. Spectal ,tools,gages, pitch ‘
scales, drill jigs, dummy hubs, and patterns shall be prepared for delivery *:
1
‘,, for the level specified as follows:
,. ,,
Level
,.-
-.. ‘.
Type Preservat-ion-packaging “=”’’,’’’”””.
1
On board A c
Shore-based A B
5,2.8.1 Special tools and gages shall be preuared for shimnent in accord- ;
,“ ante with MIL-STD-794. Special ~o~ls shall be packaged one per-unit pack
/.
1 except that all parts constituting a,single tool shall be packaged together.
When a unit package consists of more than ,onepart, each part shall be wrapped ‘;
or cushioned to prevent direct surface contact with the surface of adjacent
parts. Propeller blade gages and thread gages shall be unpreserved and each
set shall be packed vertically in a lamellated container.
I
5.2.9 All level B containers shall be reusable. Rough handling tests are
not required.
5.2.10 Data. Data shall be prepared for delivery in such a manner as to

ensure the required information is protected against deterioration, physical
,..,
%$,
damage, or loss during shipment from the contractor to the receiving activity.
Packages or shipping containers as a minimum shall conform to level C of )
MIL-P-2845. Technical manuals and propeller certification forms shall be
prepared for delivery as specified in MIL-P-2845.
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6. NOTES
6.1 Intended use. This specification is intended to be applicable to any

controllable pitch propeller for shipboard use.
6.2 Ordering data.
6.2.1 Acquisitionrequirements. Acquisition documents’should specify the

following:
(a) Title, number and date of this specification.

(b) Style, blade design, tolerance level, hydraulic type (for style
H only), and test level required (see 1.2).
(c) Full-power per propeller ahead and astern requirements
(see 3.1.2).
(d) Rated r/rein, maximum astern r/rein,and propeller pitch
(see 3.1.2).
(e) Trim, list, pitch, and roll requirements (see.3.1.2).
.> (f) Noise, shock, and vibration requirements (see 3.I.4,:3’,lc..5; I ~~ ,,
table I, note 3, and 4.2.6). .,,
(g) Bollard pull and towing requirements (seal3.1.6). . ,
(h) Type of hydraulfc fluid (see ”table I, note g). ~~ )“
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(i) When S1 units are to be utilized on level indicators, temperature

indicators, and pressure indicators.(see table II, note 1,
3.7.17, and 3.7.18).
(j) Type of undervoltage protection for controllers (see table 11,
note 4).
(k) General design requirements (see 3.3):
(1) Nwiber of propellers per ship.

(2) Number of propeller blades per hub and propeller blade tip
diameter.
(3) Direction of propeller rotation.
(4) Minimum clearance between propeller blade tips and hull.
, (5) When a pitch range in excess of that required for normal
operation is required.
- (6) When a prairie alr system is required.
(7) When capability of feathering is required.
(1) Reliability and maintainability requirements (see 3.3,3 and 3.3.4). -

(m) When resilient mounts hre required (see 3.3.9).
(n) When instrumented trials are required (see 3.3.17, 3.21.1.9, and
4.4.2.1 and 4.6.6).
(o) When changing propeller blades underwater is required (see 3.4.1).
(P) For blade design D only, ABS ice class (see 3.4.3).
(q) When numerically controlled machining of propeller blades is
required (see 3.4.5).
(r) Main propulsion shafting requirements (see 3.5).
(s) Prairie air flow rates, input or discharge pressures required
(see 3.8.1).
(t) When additional alarms are required (see 3.9.3).
(u) When a pitch control failure warning system is required (see
3.9.4).
(v) Revision and quantities of propeller blade gages, thread gages,
drill jigs, balancing tools, and special tools (see 3.11.1,
3.11.2, 3.13, 3,14, and 3.16).
(w) When patterns are to belong to contracting activity (see 3.15).
(x) Requirements for technical manuals (see 3.21.2).
(Y) System safety program requirements (see 3.21.9).
(z) Where shock hardenfng is required (see 4.3.7).
(aa) When a load test is required (see 4.4.5).
(bb) Fresemation-packaging and packing requirements (see 5.2).
6.2.2 Data requirements. When this specification is used in an acquisi-

tion which incorporates a DD Form 1423, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL),
the data requirements identified below shall be developed as specified by an
approved Data Item Description (DD Form 1664) and delivered in accordance with I
the approved CDRL incorporated into the contract. When the provisions of DAR
7-104.9 (n) (2) are invoked and the DD Form 1423 is not used, the data specified
below shall be delivered by the contractor in accordance with the contract or
purchase order requirements. Deliverable data required by this specification
is cited in the following paragraphs.
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DOD-P-24562A(SH)
Paragraph no. Data requirement title Applicable DID no. WEE!

3.21.1, 5.1.1 Drawings, engineering and DI-E-7031 Level 3 .)
associated lists Design activity
}., * ,)
designation-
contractor
Drawing No.-
contractor
3.21.2 ‘Technical manual manuscript DI-M-2042 Type I of. , 4
,. copy ,, , MIL+l-15071
i Manual, technical, preliminary DI-M-2043 .—
Manaul, technical, standard DI-M-2044 ---
3.21.3 List, engineering document DI-L-21OO ---
requirements (EDRL)
Technical repair standard UDI-M-22403 --- :,
outline
Technical repair standard UDI-M-22404 ---
3.21.4 C.P. propeller calculations UDI-E-23134 ---
,
3.21.4.4 Tolerance analysis report DI-E-5251 ---
3.21.5 Report, format of test UDI-T-23739
3.21.6 Plan, installation and UDI-E-20463
integration
3.21.7 Request Government nomen- UDI-P-22502 ---
clature, name plate approval,
serial number
3.21.8 Engineering change proposals DI-E-2037 —-
(ECP’S) and requests for
deviations and waivers “i
(long form) ,’1
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3,21.9 System safety hazard analysis DI-H-7048 ---
report
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4.1.1 Inspection system program DI-R-4803 ---
plan
4.3.1, 4.3.2, Controllable pitch propeller UDI-T-23735 ---
4.3.3 inspection reports
4.3.4 Report, format of test UDI-T-23739 ---
4.3.5 Manufacturer’s test reports UDI-T-23797 ---
4.3.6 Component shop noise UDI-T-=23764 ---
tests report
4.3.7 Equipment shock test reports UDI-T-23753 ---
Shock qualification UDI-T-23761 ---
data sheet
Shock test extension UDI-T-23763 ---
action request
,. 5.1”.1 Packaging and transporta- UDI-P-23508 ---
tion support data
(Data item descriptions related to-this specification, and identified in

section 6 will be approved and listed as such in DoD 5000.19L., Vol. II, AMSDL.
.. Copies of data item descriptions required. by the contractorsin connection with
specific acquisition functions should be obtained from the:Naval Publications .-’
and Forms Center or as directed by the contracting officer.) ‘
.. )
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6.2.2.1 The data requirements of 6.2.2 and any task in section 3, 4, or 5

of the specification required to be performed to meet a data requirement may be
# waived by the contracting/acquisitionactivity upon certification by the offeror
that identical data were submitted by the offeror and accepted by the Government
under a previous contract for an identical item acquired to this specification.
This does not apply to specific data which may be required for each contract
regardless “ofwhether an identical item has been supplied previously (for
example, test reports).
6.’3 Definitions.
6.3.1 Full-power. FuU-power is the maximum power output of the main

. propulsion engines as given in the contract or order for each propeller.
.. 6.3.2 Ratedr/min. Rated r/reinis the shaft speed at design pitch

. corresponding to full-power in ahead operation of the ship.
6.3.3 Pitch. Pitch is the theoretical advance of the propeller hub in

one revolution with no e~p. The pitch of a propeller blade is considered to
be the pitch at the 0.7 radius propeller blade section. Pitch is always
denominated in linear units.
6.3.4 fill-ahead pitch. Full-ahead pitch is the maximum ahead propeller

pitch setting attainable with the control system. .
6.3.5 Design pitch. EMJign pitch is the ahead propeller pitch setti~
. which, under full-power conditions, will result in ship operation at rated r/rein.
*,.
6.3.6 Full-astern pitch. Full-astern pitch is the ~imum astern propeller
pitch setting attainable with the control system:
6.4 Provisionin& Provisioning Technical Documentation (PTD), spare

parts, and repair parts should be furnished as specified in the contract.
6.4.1 When ordering spare parts or repair parts for the equipment covered
by this specification, the contract should state that such spare parts and repair
parts should meet the same requirements and quality assurance provis~ons as the
parts used in the manufacture of the equipment. Packaging for such parts should
. also be specified.
6.5 Sub-contractedmaterial and parts. The preparation for delivery

require~nts of referenced documents listed in section 2 do not apply when
material and parts are acquired by the contractor for incorporation into the 1
equipmnt and lose their separate identity when the equipment is shipped.
6.6 Changes from previous issue. Asterisks are not used in this revision
to identify changes with respect to the previous.issue due to the extensiveness
of the changes.
Preparing activity:
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(Project 201O-NO17)
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.PROPELLERS,SHIP, CONTROLLABLE PITCH (METRIC)

1.1 Scope. This specification covers general requirements for marine

o ‘) and associated cotnponents,tools, and devices.

1.2 Classification. Controllable pitch propellers shall be of the fol-

Style H - Hydraulic or hydro-mechanical propeller blade

Beneficial comments (recommendations,additions, deletions) and any pertinent

..-. . . . .. . ..... . . . .....- .-— .-.

Blade design D - Propeller blade design in accordance with ABS Rules,

2.1 Government documents.

. . .. .- -- -,. . ....-..--— ------

MIL-H-24136 Hose, Synthetic Rubber, PolyesCer Reinforced, and

DOD-STD-1399, - Interface Standard for Shipboard Systems,

2.1.2 Drawings and publications. The following drawings and publications

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVSEA)

~87-LP-011-2t300 – W.U=Z .f Itmtruccions for Daslgn arid

(Copies of specifications, standards, handbooks,,drawings, and publications

2.2 Other publications. The following documents form a part of this

.. . ...- -., . . . .. . . . . . . . -- —.- .-.

AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ABS)

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL.ENGINEERS”(AS~) ,,

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR’TESTINGANDMATERIALS (ASTM) J .“

(Application for copies should readdressed to the American Society for

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SM’)

(Application for copies should be.addre?sed,to the Society of Automotive

.. .. . (Indus~ry association.specificationsand ~tagdards are gene~allY.,

3.1 Performance yequiremetits.

3.1.,1 Ternperature.,lim3ts.Propeller shall operate in any sea water

3.1.2 Operating capabilities. Propeller shall operate satisfactorily

3.1.3, Electrical systems. Loss of electric power shall not result in

(a) Items in contact with water, except propulsion shafting, shall

3.1.7 Steady-state operation. Repeller shall be capable of nontransient

Full-power (see 6.3.1) Time for pitch reversal

11 megawatts (MW) (15,000 horsepower (hp)

3.2 Materials and components. .+

3.2.2 Noxious’fumes. Instruments,,equipment,.fittings,.paint, insulation, “’

3.2.3 Brittle material. Brittle material.is material showing less than

3.2.& &ter3als. Materials shall be as specified in table 1. Materials

Propeller blades Ni-Al-Bz MIL-B,-21230,alloy 1 Note 1

Propeller blade attachments Various Note 2

Propeller hub components Ni-Ai-Bz ~~ MIL-B-21230, alloy 1

Hoses (prairie air and

Flexible connections MIL-H-24135 or

Flexible connections for Nylon SAE J517,,100R7 Note 3

TABLE I. Materials. - Continued

Item Material Specification Remarks

Babbitt Babbitt QQ-T-390

Piping, piping fittings,

O-rings (in contact with Various MIL-P-551O, Note 5

. Flat gaskets (in contact

Nonmetallic gaskets and I

Threaded fasteners, other

Anti-seizing compound TT-S-L732

Pressure sensitive tape MIL-T-22085

3. Hoses and flexible connections shall have a minimum burst strength of

3.2.4.1 Recovered materials. Unless otherwise specified herein, all

3.2.6 Fillers ‘forcountersunk holes. The use of epoxy resins, wood, or

3.2.8 Welding. Welding and welding inspection shall be in accordance

3.2.9 SolderIn& Soldering of electrical connections shall be in accord-