PIQUA, Ohio — July 1, 1997 — Hartzell announced today that it has been selected to provide scimitar propeller systems for the new Kestrel K-250. The prop for the new aircraft will feature custom blade airfoils designed by Hartzell to provide maximum performance within the intended flight envelope. The aircraft and propeller system are scheduled […]
PIQUA, Ohio — April 25, 1997 — Hartzell announced today receipt of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of a new two-bladed propeller for the Comanche 180 (PA24-180). This new propeller, which is intended to replace McCauley threaded models as well as Hartzell steel hub systems, offers the same performance of the older props, […]
PIQUA, Ohio — April 8, 1997 — Hartzell Propeller Inc. announces the promotion of Michael R. Disbrow to the position of Vice President of Marketing and Customer Support. In this new position, Disbrow’s responsibilities will include overall management of the company’s marketing and sales efforts. In addition, he will retain aftermarket product and customer support […]
PIQUA, Ohio — March 31, 1997 — Hartzell Propeller Inc. announced today completion of a major facility expansion including an entirely new main headquarters building. The $4 million addition and renovation has enabled the company to consolidate the Product Engineering, Marketing, Sales and Product Support groups with its main manufacturing and assembly plant. Hartzell also […]
PIQUA, Ohio — October 14, 1996 — Bringing the benefits of Hartzell’s Top Prop™ STC Program to pilots and aircraft owners worldwide is one of the new responsibilities for Brian E. Meyer as he is promoted to Manager of STC Programs. As Manager, Meyer handles both customer service and support for the Top Prop program, […]
PIQUA, Ohio — September 11, 1996 — Harvey Schwab of Alabama was one of the first people to experience the benefits of Hartzell’s new three-bladed Scimitar propeller system for Cessna 180 and 182 aircraft. He expected a number of improvements compared to his original two-bladed system. Chief among them were improved acceleration and climb. After […]