composite propeller | Hartzell Propeller Airplane Propeller and Aircraft Propeller Systems Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:27:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hartzellprop.com/wp-content/uploads/logo2-60x60.png composite propeller | Hartzell Propeller 32 32 Spring is Coming! 3 Ways to Prep Your Plane for Flying Season https://hartzellprop.com/blog-prep-your-prop-for-spring-flying-season-2026/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:27:50 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=25509 Spring is in the air, and if you’re like many general aviation pilots, you’re itching to get back in the skies after a long, cold winter. But before you do, it’s important to prep your aircraft and ensure it’s in tip-top shape for another busy flying season. 

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]]> Hartzell’s Composite Talon Propeller Approved for GB1 GameBird Aircraft https://hartzellprop.com/press-release-composite-talon-propeller-approved-for-gb1-gamebird-aircraft/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:57:32 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=26355 Hartzell’s Composite Talon Propeller has been STC-approved for GB1 GameBird Aircraft. Read about the performance difference with the propeller upgrade.

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]]> Discover the Difference: True Carbon Fiber Composite Propellers https://hartzellprop.com/blog-discover-the-difference-true-carbon-fiber-composite-propellers_ce/ Wed, 29 May 2024 15:55:00 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=25663 Not all “composite propellers” are alike. It’s worth comparing the options very closely to find an aircraft propeller that offers performance upgrades as well as quality, safety, and longevity!

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]]> 3 Reasons to Register Your Hartzell Aircraft Propeller https://hartzellprop.com/blog-why-register-your-aircraft-propeller/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:29:44 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=25536 If you have a Hartzell prop, registering it online is an important step that enables us to serve you even better. Here’s how.

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]]> Considering an Upgrade? Here’s What to Expect from a Composite Aircraft Propeller https://hartzellprop.com/what-to-expect-from-a-composite-aircraft-propeller/ Sun, 10 Dec 2023 21:52:00 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=25193 Thinking about upgrading to a composite aircraft propeller? Here are some of the benefits to expect from Hartzell’s composite aircraft propellers.

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]]> Composite Aircraft Propellers: Myths vs. Facts https://hartzellprop.com/composite-propeller-blade-myths-vs-facts/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:00:07 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=22355 Although composite propeller designs have been around for decades, some aircraft owners and operators are still unsure about the difference between composite and metal propeller options. So today, we’re sharing the truth behind a few common misconceptions about composite propeller blades: Myth #1: Composite propeller blades aren’t as strong as aluminum blades Those unfamiliar with […]

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]]> How are Composite Propeller Blades Made? https://hartzellprop.com/how-are-composite-propeller-blades-made/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:52:32 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=21475 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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]]> Composite Propellers: Why Make the Switch? https://hartzellprop.com/composite-propellers-why-make-the-switch/ Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:58:24 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=20651 Lightweight, strong, and easy to handle, shape, and repair, composite materials have been instrumental in driving the development of next-generation aircraft and components. Although Hartzell Propeller introduced our first composite propeller blades over 70 years ago, composite propellers are still relatively new to the general aviation industry. Many aircraft owners wonder about the difference between […]

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]]> Propeller TLC: 5 Ways to Take Better Care of Your Prop https://hartzellprop.com/blog-propeller-tlc/ Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:54:35 +0000 https://hartzellprop.com/?p=20595 Did you know? The propeller is one of the hardest working parts of your airplane. During normal operation, the typical general aviation aircraft propeller will endure high torque and thrust levels, as well as vibration from the engine. Each blade alone will withstand between 10 and 25 tons of centrifugal force, which is literally trying […]

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]]> Aircraft Spotlight: CASA 212 https://hartzellprop.com/casa-212-spotlight/ Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:52:55 +0000 http://hartzellprop.com/?p=20119 In 1923, José Ortiz-Echagüe founded aircraft manufacturing company Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA), bringing Spain into the aviation industry. CASA (now a part of Airbus) would grow to design and produce a wide variety of utility airplanes for military and civil use. One of CASA’s most successful designs was the C-212 Aviocar, a twin-engine turboprop that’s […]

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