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Piqua, Ohio, July 11, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller and airplane modifier Texas Turbine Conversions are collaborating on a Supplemental Type Certificate for a new four-blade composite swept propeller for single-engine Supervan 900™ aircraft. The propeller STC is expected fourth quarter 2016. “The Hartzell/Texas Turbine program matches engine upgrades for converted Cessna Caravans with structural composite […]

  Piqua, Ohio, July 5, 2016 – Hundreds of single-engine Cessna Caravan 208 aircraft are now eligible for conversion to three-blade aluminum props from Hartzell Propeller through an amended Supplemental Type Certificate. The propeller is available with a TKS ice protection system approved for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI). This is the identical propeller that […]

Hartzell Propeller Co-Sponsors Pilot Proficiency and Airshow Performers at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh Piqua, Ohio, June 27, 2016 – If you are one of the half a million visitors to EAA AirVenture 2016 or are piloting one of the 10,000 aircraft at the “world’s greatest aviation gathering,” in Oshkosh, Wisc., then the chances are pretty […]

  Hartzell 5-Blade Carbon Fiber Propeller Available For Finnoff Aviation Pilatus PC-12 Engine Upgrade Piqua, Ohio, June 6, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller has received an amended STC for installation of the propeller company’s newest five-blade composite swept tip prop on Finnoff Aviation P&W PT6A-67P engine upgrades for Pre-NG Pilatus PC-12s. The new technology five-blade propeller […]

CUBCRAFTERS DEBUTS NEW FLAGSHIP: XCub Company Sets New Standard for Sport Utility Aircraft Yakima, Washington – Jun 6, 2016: CubCrafters is introducing its new top-of-the-line aircraft, XCub. The new model received FAA Type Certification on June 2, 2016 and is available immediately. XCub is lighter, faster and stronger than any aircraft in its category. XCub […]

  Hartzell Propeller Approves Intercontinental Jet as Recommended Service Facility for Central Plains Piqua, Ohio, May 31, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller Inc. has appointed Intercontinental Jet Service Corp. as a Recommended Service Facility. Based in Oklahoma at Tulsa International Airport, Intercontinental Jet Service’s Propeller Shop provides overhaul and repair services for the central plains. “Intercontinental […]

Hartzell, European Service Facilities Exhibit at AERO Friedrichshafen Piqua, Ohio, April 18, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller and its extensive network of European Recommended Service Facilities are co-exhibiting at AERO Friedrichshafen, the global show for general aviation, from April 20-23. Hartzell Propeller is highlighting approvals for the five-blade structural composite propeller for the Piper Meridian and […]

              Lakeland, Fla., April 4, 2016 – Wipaire, Inc. has received certification for Hartzell Propeller’s composite Trailblazer props destined for Cessna T206H aircraft. The prop is available for floatplanes and landplanes and delivers increased performance in both configurations. As tested on a Wipline 3450-equipped T206H, the Trailblazer offers an […]

Piqua, Ohio, March 21, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller will commence an extensive 2016 airshow schedule with an appearance at the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In and Expo April 5-10 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Florida.   Hartzell’s 2016 exhibitions season will cover the world, including North America, South America, Europe and China, reflecting the […]

Piqua, Ohio, March 16, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller Inc., working with American Champion Aircraft Corp., has received Supplemental Type Certificate approval from the Federal Aviation Administration 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, […]

Hartzell Propeller Receives STC for New 5-Blade Prop for Piper Meridian & M500   VERO BEACH, Fla., March 7, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a five-blade composite propeller designed specifically for the Piper Aircraft Meridian and Piper’s new M500. Hartzell collaborated closely with Piper Aircraft on the STC for […]

Hartzell Propeller Receives STC for New 5-Blade Prop for Piper Meridian & M500 Piqua, Ohio, March 7, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a five-blade composite propeller designed specifically for the Piper Aircraft Meridian and Piper’s new M500. Hartzell collaborated closely with Piper Aircraft on the STC for the […]

                 Hartzell’s Kevin Ryan Explains Composite Propeller Repair   Hartzell Teaches A&Ps How to Evaluate and Repair Minor Damage to Composite Propellers   Piqua, Ohio, Feb. 29, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller has created a series of how-to videos and a new field repair manual describing how to evaluate […]

  Based in Buchanan, Michigan, C&D Associates manufactures a line of aircraft cabin combustion heaters and FAA-PMA approved cabin heater components for general aviation aircraft. Montgomery, AL, (February 17, 2016) — Representatives of Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC announced today that the company has finalized the asset purchase of C&D Associates, Inc., which manufactures a line […]

  Piqua, Ohio, Feb 1, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller has strengthened its global leadership in turboprop propellers through a multiyear, multimillion-dollar investment in advanced aerodynamics and manufacturing techniques, featuring structural composite technology. The result has been the roll-out of several new five blade structural composite propellers and an aggressive campaign to identify fleets of turboprops […]

Las Vegas, Nov. 17, 2015 – Hartzell Propeller‘s multi-year multi-million dollar development program for new turbine propellers gives owners and operators of many Beechcraft King Airs an opportunity to upgrade the performance of their workhorse aircraft. Hartzell’s new four-blade aluminum and five-blade structural composite props will be available in early 2016 for the sizeable Beechcraft […]

Las Vegas, Nov. 16, 2015 –Hartzell Propeller is introducing a new five-blade composite swept tip prop specially designed to maximize performance 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 sizable Pilatus PC-12 […]

Charleston, S.C., Oct. 7, 2015 – Hartzell Propeller has delivered more than 150 advanced swept airfoil five-blade props for Daher TBM 700/850/900 aircraft in the 18 months since receiving FAA type certificate approval for the high performance props. The announcement was made today at the 15th Annual TBM Owners and Pilots Association Convention held in […]

Piqua, Ohio, Oct. 5, 2015 – Hartzell Propeller Inc. has appointed RUAG Aviation in Lodrino, Switzerland as a Recommended Service Facility. The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility covers a wide area of central Europe. RUAG Aviation’s Lodrino facility is an EASA and FAA approved repair station. It is a service center for a number […]

Piqua, Ohio, Sept. 28, 2015 – Hartzell Propeller Inc. will be a co-presenting sponsor of the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s 53rd Annual Enshrinement Dinner & Ceremony.   This year’s inductees include the late Robert N. Hartzell, an early manufacturer of wooden aircraft propellers, later designing lightweight metal propellers that became a catalyst to help develop […]