Hartzell Propeller’s new three-blade Carbon Voyager propellers have received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the Cessna Skywagon fleet.
The carbon fiber composite propellers are now available for Cessna 180, 182, 185, 206, and T206 single-engine aircraft equipped with Continental 470-50, 520, and 550 engines. Propeller diameters range from 80 to 86 inches, depending on the application, according to company officials.
According to Hartzell officials, the Carbon Voyager represents the next evolution of the metal Voyager propeller, introduced in 2019, which was “purpose-built” for Cessna Skywagon owners.
“Manufactured using aerospace-grade carbon fiber composite materials, the Carbon Voyager was specifically engineered to withstand the rigors of backcountry, off-airport operations, providing superior durability against foreign object damage and improved erosion resistance against environmental conditions,” Hartzell officials said.
Weighing 54 pounds, the Carbon Voyager is the lightest option on the market –20.8 pounds lighter than its metal counterpart, company officials continued.
As with all of Hartzell’s carbon fiber composite propellers, the blades are certified for unlimited life, they added.
Additionally, Carbon Voyager propellers feature a 2,400-hour or six-year Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and the warranty extends through the first overhaul.
For more information: HartzellProp.com
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