Press Releases

Hartzell Propeller Approves Intercontinental Jet As Recommended Service Facility for Central Plains

Piqua, Ohio, May 31, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller Inc. has appointed Intercontinental Jet Service Corp. as a Recommended Service Facility. Based in Oklahoma at Tulsa International Airport, Intercontinental Jet Service’s Propeller Shop provides overhaul and repair services for the central plains. “Intercontinental Jet Service is a respected addition to Hartzell Propeller’s U.S. network of Recommended […]

Hartzell, European Service Facilities Exhibit at AERO Friedrichshafen

Piqua, Ohio, April 18, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller and its extensive network of European Recommended Service Facilities are co-exhibiting at AERO Friedrichshafen, the global show for general aviation, from April 20-23. Hartzell Propeller is highlighting approvals for the five-blade structural composite propeller for the Piper Meridian and M500, new carbon fiber Trailblazer constant speed propellers […]

SUN ‘n FUN Kicks Off Hartzell’s Global Airshow Appearances

Piqua, Ohio, March 21, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller will commence an extensive 2016 airshow schedule with an appearance at the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In and Expo April 5-10 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Florida. Hartzell’s 2016 exhibitions season will cover the world, including North America, South America, Europe and China, reflecting the propeller […]

Hartzell Trailblazer STC OK’d for American Champion Scout

Piqua, Ohio, March 16, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller Inc., working with American Champion Aircraft Corp., has received Supplemental Type Certificate approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for installation of the company’s new carbon fiber Trailblazer constant speed propellers on Scout aircraft. Included in the STC are 8GCBC Scout and Denali Scout aircraft. The Hartzell 80-inch, […]

Hartzell Propeller Receives STC for New 5-Blade Prop for Piper Meridian & M500

Piqua, Ohio, March 7, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a five-blade composite propeller designed specifically for the Piper Aircraft Meridian and Piper’s new M500. Hartzell collaborated closely with Piper Aircraft on the STC for the single-engine pressurized turboprops. “The Hartzell Propeller five-bladed prop design increases flight performance and […]

Hartzell Teaches A&Ps How to Evaluate and Repair Minor Damage to Composite Propellers

Piqua, Ohio, Feb. 29, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller has created a series of how-to videos and a new field repair manual describing how to evaluate and repair Hartzell’s structural composite propeller blades when they suffer minor damage. A true composite propeller is made from carbon fiber or Kevlar. “Unlike aluminum or wooden blades, Hartzell’s composite […]