aircraft maintenance | Hartzell Propeller Airplane Propeller and Aircraft Propeller Systems Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:44:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hartzellprop.com/wp-content/uploads/logo2-60x60.png aircraft maintenance | Hartzell Propeller 32 32 Aircraft Corrosion Part III: Treating and Preventing Corrosion https://hartzellprop.com/treating-and-preventing-aircraft-corrosion/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 13:10:40 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=18110 For aircraft owners, corrosion represents an ongoing and frustrating challenge. Corrosion weakens the structural integrity of a metal aircraft and its parts and can lead to expensive repairs and significant safety hazards. Left undetected and untreated, corrosion can make an aircraft unairworthy in just a matter of years. While there’s no way to reverse corrosion […]

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]]> 4 Ways to Make Flying More Affordable https://hartzellprop.com/4-ways-to-make-flying-more-affordable/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:42:02 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=17750 Owning your own airplane is empowering. You have the ability to go where you want to go, whenever you want to go. But as any owner will tell you, having your own aircraft is also expensive. Between insurance, fuel, maintenance, and hangar space, the costs can add up quickly. However, with a little creativity, you […]

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]]> Keeping it Clean: The Importance of Post-Flight Cleaning https://hartzellprop.com/the-importance-of-post-flight-cleaning/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:08:32 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=17687 After a long flight, cleaning your airplane is probably one of the last things on your mind. However, the buildup of dirt, bugs, and other debris can significantly impact the performance and long-term health of your aircraft. Here’s why you don’t want to skip the post-flight cleaning: Prevent corrosion Any metal aircraft is subject to […]

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]]> Ready for the Thaw? Aircraft Maintenance Tips to Prep for Spring Flying https://hartzellprop.com/ready-thaw-aircraft-maintenance-tips-prep-spring-flying/ Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:43:44 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=15291 In February, many of us are already looking forward to the thaw in March and April, itching to hop back in the cockpit. But while you’re still here on the ground, remember to take some time to bring your aircraft out of hibernation the right way. Clean aircraft are happy aircraft. After a few months […]

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]]> Do Pilots Have to Comply with Recommended Overhaul Times? https://hartzellprop.com/pilots-comply-recommended-overhaul-times/ Thu, 22 Sep 2016 17:04:46 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=14906 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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]]> 7 Things You Should Consider Before Buying an Aircraft Propeller https://hartzellprop.com/7-things-you-should-consider-before-buying-an-aircraft-propeller/ Thu, 12 May 2016 14:00:04 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=14343 Are you ready to purchase a replacement propeller for your aircraft, or do you know someone who’s just getting into aviation who’s looking for their first? Here are some tips from us about what you should know before purchasing a propeller: Understand the advantages of different types of propellers for your aircraft. Do you want […]

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]]> How Can You Stop a Propeller from Icing Up? https://hartzellprop.com/how-can-you-stop-a-propeller-from-icing-up/ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 18:02:30 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=14057 We all know ice and aircraft don’t mix. Anyone who’s spent any time in the sky understands that ice forms on the propeller before anywhere else on the plane, which causes a loss of power and can eventually ground your plane – sometimes permanently. Prior to World War II, icy weather consistently grounded planes, causing […]

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]]> What You Need to Know Before a Propeller Overhaul https://hartzellprop.com/what-you-need-to-know-before-a-propeller-overhaul/ Tue, 23 Feb 2016 14:00:23 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=14031 In this first installment in our series about propeller overhauls, we talk about what you need to know before a propeller overhaul. What’s involved in an overhaul? When should you do it? What should you expect? We’ve got the answers. What’s an Overhaul? Overhauls are an important and necessary part of maintaining the safety and […]

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]]> Grounded this Winter? Consider Propeller Replacement https://hartzellprop.com/grounded-this-winter-consider-propeller-replacement/ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:00:38 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=12273 Winter weather is especially tough on pilots. Poor visibility, rough winds and icy temperatures make for terrible and often dangerous flying conditions. But before you tuck your aircraft away for a blustery week or the whole of the season, consider this time of year a prime opportunity to perform much-needed maintenance, including possible propeller replacement. […]

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