V Belts

Also known as Vee Belts. You know the old adage - read the fine print - avoid 'standard' V belts designed or rated for fractional horsepower. Aircraft engines often run at close to full power for extended periods of time, so choose a belts that's suitable for this application.

One supplier of vee belts that supplies higher-rated belts is Gates V Belts. They have a catalog with an application and rating list. Online suppliers of Gates belts are

• E.B. Atmus They are reported to be reasonably priced and fast on shipping.
• Grainger
• MSC Direct

RonMilan reports that they also fit the sheaves of the dynamo and the WilliamWynne prop hub better than other automotive belts.

Related terms

Dynamo