Hartzell Propeller has received an STC for its two-blade aluminum scimitar propeller to replace the factory standard prop for Cessna 177RG Cardinal and Reims F177RG aircraft powered by IO-360-A1B6(D) 200 HP engines. Offered through Hartzell’s Top Prop performance conversion program, introductory pricing is $10,500 for the new 78-inch diameter Scimitar propeller, composite spinner and STC […]
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Hartzell Propeller Expands Global Footprint
In the past year, Hartzell Propeller has expanded its global reach across the spectrum of general aviation’s propeller equipped aircraft. Through a multiyear, multimillion dollar investment in advanced aerodynamics and manufacturing techniques using state-of-the-art composite and aerospace grade materials, the company today reigns as the industry leader as it begins its second century of propeller […]
Mark Perryman Named CEO of L&B
Landrum & Brown (L&B) has announced the appointment of Mark Perryman as Chief Executive Officer. Perryman has been with the firm for over 25 years and most recently served as the firm’s President and Chief Operating Officer. He succeeds Jeffrey Thomas, who served as the firm’s CEO since 1980 and is leaving in June 2017 […]
Hartzell Specially Designed 5-Blade Prop for PC-12 Passes 200 Milestone
Hartzell Propeller has delivered more than 50 new Top Prop five-blade composite swept tip props for the Pilatus PC-12 fleet since introduction 18 months ago. In addition, Hartzell has delivered more than 160 of the new propellers to Pilatus for new PC-12NG aircraft over that time period, bringing to more than 200 the total PC-12s […]
Texas Turbine Receives STC for Hartzell Prop for Supervan 900
Airplane modifier Texas Turbine Conversions has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Hartzell Propeller’s four-blade composite swept prop designed for single-engine Supervan 900™ aircraft. “This Hartzell and Texas Turbine collaboration partners engine upgrades for converted Cessna Caravans with Hartzell’s structural composite propellers especially engineered for the Supervan 900,” said Hartzell Propeller Executive Vice President […]
Hartzell 5-Blade Composite Prop Approved for the Piper M600
Hartzell Propeller’s new five-blade composite swept tip prop has received FAA approval for installation on the Piper M600 turboprop aircraft. Hartzell’s newest propeller was designed specifically for the Piper M600. It features thin, maximum efficiency airfoils providing increased performance and outstanding ramp appeal. The durability of the new Hartzell prop integrates nicely with the Piper […]
Hartzell Trailblazer Composite Prop Receives STC for Cessna Cardinals
Hartzell Propeller’s composite Trailblazer prop has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Cessna Cardinals. The approval covers retractable gear normally aspirated and turbonormalized C-177RG Cardinals with IO-360s and IO-390s engines. “Our testing found the Trailblazer two-blade prop to have excellent performance. Its light weight and the composite materials result in very smooth operation,” said […]
Hartzell Trailblazer Composite Prop Receives Supplemental Type Certificate for Super Cubs
Hartzell Propeller’s 83-inch composite Trailblazer propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Super Cub PA-12 and PA-18 aircraft. The announcement is being made this week by the company at Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Fla., and AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany. Hartzell Propeller worked closely with Professional Pilots Inc., which owns the STC, and […]
C&S Wins ACEC Ohio Honor Award for Youngstown Airport Project
The C&S Companies were presented with a 2017 Honor Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies Ohio at their annual Engineering Excellence Awards luncheon held on March 9. C&S was recognized for the firm’s work on the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport mid-field taxiways design project, for which the firm was the consulting engineer. Youngstown […]
Red Bull Air Race Championship Picks Hartzell Propeller for Another Year
For the fourth consecutive year, Hartzell Propeller will be the 2017 propeller technical partner of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, known as the new dimension of motorsports. The first race of the 2017 series is scheduled Feb. 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Hartzell will provide its three-blade structural composite propeller known as “The […]
