In the past year, Hartzell Propeller has
expanded its global reach across the spectrum of general aviation's propeller
equipped aircraft.
Through a multiyear, multimillion dollar
investment in advanced aerodynamics and manufacturing techniques using
state-of-the-art composite and aerospace grade materials, the company today
reigns as the industry leader as it begins its second century of propeller
making.
"By focusing our attention on large fleets of
turboprops and piston-driven aircraft, Hartzell continues to develop the highest
performing and most up to date propellers that can be found anywhere on the
planet," said Hartzell Propeller President
Joe Brown.
"These investments are paying off in real-world performance increases for OEMs,
and owners and operators that choose to fly Hartzell props," he added.
Many of these developments will be on display
at Hartzell Propeller's Booth 296-297 at the 2017 Experimental Aircraft
Association's AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, July 24-30.
At EAA, Hartzell Propeller will be celebrating
a significant milestone - 100 years of building propellers, beginning with the
wood propellers for the Wright Brothers, and culminating with the most modern
and reliable high performance propellers available in 2017. That experience,
built over the years in manufacturing and supporting more than 500,000 props for
many aircraft types, is reflected in the company's underlying foundation of
Built on Honor. On exhibit at AirVenture will be Hartzell's 2-blade composite
Trailblazer, 3-blade Bantam and Raptor applications, 4-blade aluminum and
composite options, and 5-blade carbon fiber propellers for various aircraft
models. Hartzell Propeller has been active since the 2016 EAA AirVenture with a
number of developments, including:
Pilatus PC-12
Hartzell Propeller has delivered more than 50 new
Top Prop 5-blade composite swept tip props for the Pilatus PC-12 fleet since
introduction less than two years ago. In addition, Hartzell has delivered more
than 160 of these propellers to Pilatus for new PC-12NG aircraft over that time
period, bringing to more than 200 the total PC-12s flying with Hartzell's carbon
fiber 5-blade propellers. New Pilatus PC-12 NG aircraft feature the specially
designed 5-blade, 105-inch diameter composite propeller as standard equipment.
The propellers are available under Hartzell Top Prop program for the Pilatus
PC-12 fleet, which totals more than 1,500 business aircraft.
Supervan 900
Airplane modifier Texas Turbine Conversions has
received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Hartzell Propeller's 4-blade
composite swept prop designed for single-engine Supervan 900™ aircraft. This
Hartzell and Texas Turbine collaboration links engine upgrades for converted
Cessna Caravans with Hartzell's structural composite propellers especially
engineered for the Supervan 900. The 110-inch diameter propeller, which is 60
pounds lighter than the prop it replaces, blends advanced aerodynamics and
sophisticated manufacturing processes to increase performance and deliver
extraordinary reliability.
Piper M600
Hartzell Propeller's new 5-blade composite swept
tip prop has received FAA approval for installation on the Piper M600 turboprop
aircraft. Hartzell's propeller was designed specifically for the top-of-the-line
Piper M600. It features thin, maximum efficiency airfoils providing increased
performance and outstanding ramp appeal. This prop is also available on new
Piper M500s, as well as the legacy Meridian and M500 fleets.
Cessna C-177RG Cardinal
Hartzell Propeller's composite Trailblazer prop
has received an STC for Cessna Cardinals through General Aviation Modifications
Inc. (GAMI). The approval covers retractable gear normally aspirated and
turbonormalized C-177RG Cardinals with IO-360s and IO-390s engines. Hartzell
also received a Top Prop STC for the Cessna Cardinal RG fleet featuring a
blended airfoil 2-blade metal scimitar propeller. This conversion is available
directly through Hartzell and the Top Prop program.
Super Cub
Hartzell Propeller's 83-inch composite
Trailblazer propeller has received an STC for Super Cub PA-12 and PA-18
aircraft. Hartzell Propeller worked closely with Professional Pilots Inc., which
owns the STC, and is marketing the conversion program from its Lowell, Ind.
facility.
HTT-40
Hartzell's 4-blade lightweight aluminum propeller
was selected by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) for its HTT-40 two-place
turbine basic trainer aircraft. The new indigenous HTT-40 is designed and built
by HAL.
Daher TBM
Hartzell Propeller has delivered over 230
advanced swept airfoil 5-blade props for Daher TBM 700/850/900/930 aircraft
since FAA approval in 2014. Hartzell's high performance structural composite
propellers are now flying on roughly 30 percent of the entire Daher TBM fleet
after less than three years on the market.
XCub
CubCrafters selected the Trailblazer as standard
equipment on its newest Flagship the XCub. Trailblazer props are lighter, faster
and stronger than any competitor. The unlimited life Hartzell Trailblazer
features a field replaceable nickel-cobalt leading edge, ensuring it can
withstand demanding backcountry and bush flying.
Turbine Evolution
Evolution Aircraft completed extensive performance and noise testing confirming
the performance improvements of the new Hartzell 5-blade composite swept tip
constant speed prop for the Turbine Evolution. The new technology 82.5-inch
diameter 5-blade propeller is available as an optional performance upgrade in
place of the 4-blade Hartzell aluminum prop.
Cessna Caravan
Hundreds of single-engine Cessna Caravan 208 aircraft are now eligible for
conversion to 3-blade aluminum props from Hartzell Propeller through an amended
STC. The propeller is available with a TKS ice protection system approved for
Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI).
In an aviation industry first, Hartzell
Propeller extended the warranty on its Top Prop conversion propellers all the
way through first overhaul. This is the longest warranty for propellers offered
anywhere in the general aviation industry. |