Hartzell Propeller Inc. named Brinkley Propeller Services, one of Europe's leading propeller repair and overhaul operations, as its newest Recommended Service Facility in the United Kingdom.

Based 40 miles north of Central London in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, Brinkley's modern 14,250 sq. foot campus was designed for quality, efficiency and meeting on time delivery schedules.

"As a Hartzell Recommended Service Facility we are heavily invested in tooling, equipment and training," said Brinkley Propeller Services Director Darren Carter. "In addition we are audited on a regular basis by EASA, other international airworthiness authorities, and by Hartzell, so our customers can rest assured their propeller maintenance is being conducted to the highest standards possible. "Our technicians regularly attend Hartzell training to ensure that they are up to date with all product and technical improvements. They have many years of experience in the overhaul of both piston and turbine engine propellers," he added.

Darren Carter

Over the past 10 years Brinkley has expanded its facilities and capabilities to include an approved Non-Destructive Testing division that supports aviation, motorsport, marine and space and satellite companies.

To achieve Hartzell's Recommended Service Facility designation, the company met a number of stringent requirements, including on-site quality systems and process audits and use of factory trained and highly qualified propeller experts. In addition, the new Recommended Service Facility is required to maintain Hartzell-approved specialized propeller tools and equipment along with meeting the company's special process approvals on an ongoing basis.

Brinkley joins a network of Hartzell Recommended Service Facilities located throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.