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Aircraft
Propellers
Hartzell has been the leader in aircraft propeller systems for over 80 years. We have over
300 different blade designs available which can be configured in hubs with 2 - 6 blades to
provide optimal performance for the aircraft designer / modifier. All Hartzell propellers
are constant-speed and many are available with optional de-ice systems.Spinners
Hartzell manufactures its own Propeller Spinners for use with its Propeller Systems. These
spinners come in a variety of sizes and can be made from spun aluminum or composite
materials.
Controls
Hartzell produces Propeller Governors for reciprocating engines. These are available
with the following features:
- Normal or High Capacity
- Feathering
- Synchronizing
- Synchrophasing
Hartzell also produces
Synchrophasing Computers for use in conjunction with its Synchrophasing Govenors. |
Compact Series propellers are available for piston engines and
small turboprops up to 450 horsepower. They feature a split aluminum hub with an internal
pitch change mechanism. Other design options include:
- Non-feathering, Feathering, or Aerobatic
type control compatibility
- Aluminum or Composite blades
- Hub extensions up to five inches
Typical range:
| Type |
Minimum
Diameter |
Maximum
Diameter |
| 2 Blade |
66 inches |
86 inches |
| 3 Blade |
68 inches |
95 inches |
| 4 Blade |
70 inches |
90 inches |
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Lightweight
Turbine Series propellers are
available for small to mid-range turboprops up to 1650 horsepower. They feature a split
aluminum hub with an internal pitch change mechanism. Other design options include:
- Feathering or Feathering and Reversing
- Aluminum or Composite Blades
- Aerobatic capability
Typical range:
| Type |
Minimum
Diameter |
Maximum
Diameter |
| 4 Blade |
82 inches |
110 inches |
| 5 Blade |
85 inches |
112 inches |
| 6 Blade |
100 inches |
115 inches |
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Steel Turbine Series propellers are available for large piston
engines and small to mid-range turboprops up to 1650 horsepower. They feature a steel hub
spider with an external pitch change mechanism. Other design options include:
- Feathering or Feathering and Reversing
- Aluminum or Composite Blades
- Aerobatic capability
Typical range:
| Type |
Minimum
Diameter |
Maximum
Diameter |
| 3 Blade |
76 inches |
108 inches |
| 4 Blade |
90 inches |
118 inches |
| 5 Blade |
100 inches |
119 inches |
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| HD Series propellers are available for large turboprops up to
2180 horsepower. They feature a split aluminum hub and composite blades with feathering,
reversing and pitch locking. These systems include a dual-acting synchronized and
synchrophased control system. Typical
range:
| Type |
Minimum
Diameter |
Maximum
Diameter |
| 6 Blade |
138 inches |
142 inches |
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