PIQUA, Ohio — August 16, 1994 — Both Marsh Aviation and Israeli Aircraft Industries (IAI) have developed turboprop conversions of the Grumman Tracker that feature advanced Hartzell propeller systems. The conversions include replacement of the original radial engines with Garrett TPE-331-15 turboprops as well as replacement of the original props with new Hartzell five-blade constant […]
PIQUA, Ohio — August 10, 1994 — Hartzell has been selected to supply five-bladed propeller systems for the Antonov An-28PT aircraft being assembled by PZL Mielec in Poland. The aluminum blade/steel hub Hartzell systems will be fitted to two Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65B turboprop engines of 1100 HP. The new props weigh only 14 lbs. […]
PIQUA, Ohio — August 4, 1994 — Five-bladed Hartzell turboprop propeller systems have been proposed for use in the conversion of Grumman Albatross flying boats into highly capable fire fighters. Key design concerns for the propeller system include durability and reliability in the highly corrosive and erosive environment in which seaplanes operate. The proposed propeller […]
PIQUA, Ohio — July 18, 1994 — Hartzell five-bladed propellers will form part of the American contribution to the Antonov AN-38 multi-role transport. 1,500 HP Garrett TPE-331-14GR engines complete the powerplant sections of the new Ukrainian aircraft. Functioning in conjunction with a high-wing, split tail design, the 2.85 m (9.3 ft.) propellers contribute to the […]
PIQUA, Ohio — July 14, 1994 — Hartzell Propeller is nearing certification of a new lightweight, three-bladed composite propeller system designed for use on aerobatic aircraft. The new propeller system will initially be certified on the Aviat Pitts Special S-2B. The system will be available to additional experimental aircraft category aircraft as a Hartzell Top […]
PIQUA, Ohio — June 28, 1994 — Hartzell has been selected to supply propeller systems for the Gavilan utility aircraft which will be manufactured in Colombia. The Hartzell three-blade design features aluminum blades with a lightweight, compact aluminum hub and will be fitted with the aircraft’s TIO-540 Lycoming engine. This Hartzell system has years of […]