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The new kit provides additional Cessna 210 operators with Hartzell scimitar propeller option.

PIQUA, Ohio – November 6, 2006 – Hartzell Propeller Inc. announced today that it  has received an STC for a new 3-bladed propeller on 1966-1969 model Cessna 210’s and 1966-1974 model T210’s.  The new propeller is an increased diameter version of the Hartzell scimitar propeller that’s been installed on over 500 1970-1984 model Cessna 210’s.

The new 80-inch diameter, three-bladed scimitar propeller will provide operators with improved take-off and climb performance, as well as the same or better cruise performance compared to the original equipment propeller. The new propeller will also provide the reduced maintenance costs that come with Hartzell’s longer 2400 hour / 6 year TBO and exclusive Plus Three™ warranty, which delivers a full three years or 1000 hours of coverage.

The new Cessna 210 and T210 Top Prop Performance Conversion kit comes complete with the 3-bladed scimitar propeller, highly-polished spinner and STC paperwork at a list price of $8,695.

For more information about the new Cessna 210 and T210 propeller conversion kit or any other Hartzell Top Prop performance conversions, visit the Top Prop section of the Hartzell Propeller Web site at www.hartzellprop.com.

With more than 10,000 kits sold, Hartzell Top Prop Propeller Conversions offer pilots one of the easiest and most economical methods for improving the value of their aircraft. With more than 60 different Beech, Cessna, Commander, Diamond, Mooney, Piper, and SOCATA kits available, the Top Prop family represents the largest and most complete propeller conversion offering in the world.

About Hartzell

Hartzell Propeller Inc. is widely recognized as the leader in advanced propeller design and manufacturing technology. The company has recently developed the next generation of propeller designs based upon innovative “blended airfoil” technology and is manufacturing these blades on revolutionary machining centers or with its new ASC-II™ composite technology to provide mission optimized performance for its customers. Hartzell traces its beginnings in 1917 to a relationship with Orville Wright and was founded on the principal of “Built on Honor” – a tradition that continues today. For more information visit the company on the web at www.hartzellprop.com