aircraft tips | Hartzell Propeller Airplane Propeller and Aircraft Propeller Systems Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:01:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hartzellprop.com/wp-content/uploads/logo2-60x60.png aircraft tips | Hartzell Propeller 32 32 Buying a Used Airplane? Here’s Why Pre-Purchase Inspections Matter https://hartzellprop.com/buying-a-used-airplane/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:01:33 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=21455 Buying your own airplane is an exciting prospect. It’s also a big commitment that requires plenty of research and planning. If you’re considering a used airplane, one important step is the pre-buy inspection. What’s a pre-purchase inspection? A pre-purchase inspection, sometimes called a tech appraisal, involves examining the aircraft for any damage, wear, and maintenance […]

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]]> Preparing Your Propeller for Cold Weather https://hartzellprop.com/preparing-your-propeller-for-cold-weather/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 19:38:57 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=19963 Your propeller represents a significant investment in the safety and efficiency of your airplane. That’s why it deserves a little extra TLC, especially in the winter when your airplane will be hangared for a few weeks or months. Before you store your aircraft for the winter, take some time to perform these preventive maintenance tasks […]

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]]> Winter is Coming: Aircraft Cold Weather Tips https://hartzellprop.com/winter-coming-aircraft-cold-weather-tips/ Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:40:46 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=14997 Winter flying brings unique challenges – on the ground and in the air. Here are six cold weather flying tips to help you enjoy a safe season in the skies: Heat it up. Starting up your engine in below-freezing weather can cause a lot of wear and tear. To prevent this, ensure that you preheat […]

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]]> Aircraft Propeller Preventative Maintenance Tips Part II https://hartzellprop.com/aircraft-propeller-preventative-maintenance-tips-part-ii/ Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:00:42 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=14912 We recently spoke with Kevin Ryan, Technical Representative here at Hartzell, about preventative aircraft propeller maintenance. You can read Part I in this series, about proper propeller inspection, cleaning, and painting, here. In the second part of this series, we talk about how to prevent corrosion and how to address nicks and scrapes to the […]

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]]> Aircraft Propeller Preventative Maintenance Tips Part I https://hartzellprop.com/aircraft-propeller-preventative-maintenance-tips-part/ Tue, 27 Sep 2016 17:48:16 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=14909 Your aircraft propeller represents a significant investment in your aircraft’s efficient operation, speed and overall aesthetics. Are you maintaining it properly? We spoke with Hartzell Technical Representative Kevin Ryan for tips on how aircraft owners and operators can maintain their investment. Inspection According to Ryan, the most critical propeller maintenance task is the visual inspection. […]

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]]> Summer Flying Tips for Pilots https://hartzellprop.com/summer-flying-tips-for-pilots/ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:38:27 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=14676 Summer is every pilot’s favorite season, and why wouldn’t it be? Fly-ins, vacations, airborne family adventures, and airshows abound during the summer months, which don’t end until September 22nd.  Enjoy the rest of your summer safely with some summer flying tips we rounded up specifically for pilots. Avoid big cities along your flight path. Summer […]

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]]> Test Your Knowledge: Do You Know these 15 Aviation Terms? https://hartzellprop.com/test-your-knowledge-do-you-know-these-15-aviation-terms/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 13:00:17 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=14525 Whether you’re pursuing your pilot’s license or have logged thousands of hours in the air, it always a good idea to study up on your aviation terms. How many of these 15 terms do you know? Bleed air:Hot, compressed air from gas turbine engines, often used to provide pressure for the aircraft cabin and to keep vital parts […]

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