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How are Composite Propeller Blades Made?

evelyn — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:52:32 +0000

Aviation has come a long way since the early days of wood and canvas airplanes. Today, many modern aircraft are designed with at least some carbon fiber composite material, whether it’s used to build the wings, fuselage, or another component. Because it’s so lightweight, strong, and easy to shape and repair, carbon fiber is also […]

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5 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Aircraft Propeller

Kern Patton — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:10:08 +0000

At Hartzell Propeller, one question we often hear from aircraft owners and operators is, “How can I extend my propeller’s service life?” While aircraft ownership will never be an inexpensive endeavor, there are some proactive steps you can take to avoid pricey repairs, especially when it comes to your propeller. Regular inspections and preventative maintenance […]

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Hartzell Expands Global Network of Recommended Service Facilities

Kern Patton — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:49:22 +0000

At Hartzell Propeller, we manufacture propellers but aviation safety is our top priority. As the industry leader in aircraft propeller systems for over 100 years, we know that thousands of owners and pilots worldwide count on our propellers to deliver optimal performance and safety in flight. While Hartzell propellers are engineered to provide a long […]

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One Century Built on Honor

Kern Patton — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:10:57 +0000

The history of Hartzell Propeller dates back to the earliest days of aviation, with a conversation between Robert Hartzell and Orville Wright. But what does it mean to be “built on honor?” And how does a company sustain its passion for aviation for 100 years? In our retrospective video, you will see pilots, enthusiasts, partners, […]

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Check out the “Scimitar Plus”

Kern Patton — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 16:38:28 +0000

Our friends at RAM Aircraft recently featured the “Scimitar Plus” blade in their latest ad in the October issue of The Twin Cessna Flyer. This is the PHC-C3YF-2UF/F7693DFB, blade, blended airfoil, Scimitar and it’s been approved on twin engine Cessnas with and without their engine/airframe/Gross Weight increase upgrades. Contact us to learn more!

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Do Pilots Have to Comply with Recommended Overhaul Times?

Kern Patton — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 17:04:46 +0000

Every aircraft propeller manufacturer, including Hartzell Propeller, publishes a list of overhaul times for their propellers. Yet one of the most common questions our technical experts receive is “Do I really have to overhaul my propeller at the recommended times?” We publish aircraft propeller overhaul times based on the recommendations of our team of skilled […]

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Tech Talk: Race Plane Propellers

Kern Patton — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:15:23 +0000

High-performance aircraft need high performance propellers. In this episode of Tech Talk, Jim Reed, Technical Director at the Red Bull Air Race, talks about propeller performance as it relates to the standard race propeller: the 3-bladed Hartzell, make of Kevlar, with a stainless steel shank. As Reed says, “Before these became standard, most pilots were […]

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Go Behind-the-Scenes Inside Hartzell’s Prop Shop

Kern Patton — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:27:40 +0000

Our friends at Hexagon Manufacturing recently swung by our headquarters in Piqua, Ohio to take a peek at how we’re using their technology inside our prop shop. By integrating advanced processes into our everyday operations, we’re able to stick to a “done in one” shop philosophy that means doing it right the first time – […]

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