Hartzell Propeller, working with American Champion Aircraft Corp., has received Supplemental Type Certificate approval from the FAA for installation of the company’s new carbon fiber Trailblazer constant speed propellers on Scout aircraft. Included in the STC are 8GCBC Scout and Denali Scout aircraft. The Hartzell 80-inch, swept two-blade, advanced structural composite Trailblazer prop replaces either […]
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Hartzell releases videos teaching how to repair composite props
Hartzell Propeller has created a series of how-to videos and a new field repair manual describing how to evaluate and repair Hartzell’s structural composite propeller blades when they suffer minor damage. A true composite propeller is made from carbon fiber or Kevlar. “Unlike aluminum or wooden blades, Hartzell’s composite propeller blades can be restored to […]
Red Bull Air Race taps Hartzell Propeller
For the third consecutive year, Hartzell Propeller will be the propeller technical partner of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in 2016. Hartzell will provide its three-blade structural composite propeller known as “The Claw,” carbon fiber composite spinners, and lightweight governors to every Red Bull Air Race team. In addition, Hartzell will supply personnel […]
Hartzell introduces new prop for PC-12
Hartzell Propeller has introduced a five-blade composite swept tip prop specially designed for the Pilatus PC-12 fleet. The 2016 model PC-12 NG will feature the new five-blade, 105-inch diameter, composite propeller as standard equipment. The new propellers also are available immediately for the Pilatus PC-12 fleet of more than 1,300 business aircraft. Thanks to the five-blade Hartzell […]
New Hartzell props now flying on more than 20% of TBM fleet
Hartzell Propeller reported at the 15th annual TBM Owners and Pilots Association Convention held in Charleston, S.C., Oct. 7-11 it has delivered more than 150 swept airfoil five-blade props for Daher TBM 700/850/900 aircraft in the 18 months since receiving FAA type certificate approval. “Hartzell’s new high performance structural composite propellers are flying on more than 20% […]
Raisbeck begins flight testing of new props for King Airs
SEATTLE — Raisbeck Engineering has begun FAA certification flight-testing on the first of two new Swept Blade Propeller designs for the King Air 350. The Hartzell propellers incorporate the latest swept blade technology that is also available for King Air 90 and 200 models, according to company officials. The Raisbeck/Hartzell 4-bladed Aluminum Swept Blade Propellers […]
Alaska pilot wins Hartzell sweepstakes
Mike Tauriainen, from Soldotna, Alaska, is the grand prize winner of Hartzell Propeller’s Top Prop Trailblazer Sweepstakes. The winner of the the sweepstakes, limited to U.S. pilots age 21 or older with a current medical, was announced at EAA AirVenture held in Oshkosh, Wisc. Tauriainen is a private pilot, single engine land and sea. Cosponsors […]
Piper teams with Hartzell for new 5-blade prop
Piper Aircraft and Hartzell Propeller are working together on approval for a five-blade composite propeller for the Piper Meridian and M500 through a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). Achievement of the STC for both Piper airplanes is anticipated by the end of fourth quarter this year. “The Hartzell Propeller five-bladed prop was designed to enhance flight […]
Hartzell launches sweepstakes
At this week’s SUN ‘n FUN, Hartzell Propeller launched its new Trailblazer Sweepstakes with the winner choosing between an expense paid backcountry flying adventure or a seaplane rating. The Trailblazer Sweepstakes is open to pilots age 21 or older with a current medical endorsement. Partners for the Hartzell Propeller Trailblazer Sweepstakes include the Recreational Aviation Foundation and […]