“There is up to a 26% decrease in total takeoff distance from land and up to a 31% decrease from water,” added JJ Frigge, president, Hartzell Propeller. “This translates into safer takeoffs and landings on smaller lakes and shorter runways.”
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Hartzell Voyager prop STC’d for Cessna Skywagons
Hartzell Propeller’s three-blade aluminum Voyager propeller is now STC approved for Cessna 180s powered by Continental 470-A, -J, -R, and -S engines.
Hartzell extends RAF discounts
Hartzell will continue to make a $250 contribution to RAF for each of these special sales.
Hartzell doubles space for QAA parts distributor and MRO
At a recent ceremony in Tulsa, Hartzell Engine Tech and QAA executives cut a ribbon to officially commemorate the expansion, which has taken more than a year to complete. The footprint of the facility has grown from 12,500 square feet to 25,500 square feet, according to Hartzell officials.
Hartzell Aviation launched
The new umbrella company includes Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell Aerospace Welding, and Hartzell Engine Tech.
Hartzell prop STC’d for Diamond DA40
The 74-inch diameter three-blade ASCII carbon fiber prop is approved for DA40s with the Austro Engine E4-A engine.
STC approved for Hartzell prop for Mooneys
A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) has been approved to replace McCauley propellers on Mooney M20M/TLS/Bravo aircraft with Hartzell Propeller’s 75-inch diameter three-bladed aluminum props. Airplanes covered by the STC are powered by TIO-540-AF1A and TIO-540-AF1B Turbocharged Lycoming Sabre engines.
Hartzell extends backcountry discount
Hartzell Propeller is extending a $1,000 discount through the end of 2022 to members of the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) on all new Hartzell backcountry propellers.
Advice from a Propeller Whisperer
Veteran Alaska bush pilot Will Johnson advises pilots on safety measures to protect their propellers.