P R O D U C T S  O V E R V I E W

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
3-way Compact Series Propeller with scimitar blades. Click on photo to enlarge.

3-way Compact Series Propeller with composite aerobatic blades. Click on photo to enlarge.

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

4-way Lightweight Turbine Series Propeller with aluminum blades. Click on photo to enlarge.

 

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
3-way Steel Turbine Series Propeller with aluminum blades. Click on photo to enlarge.

5-way Steel Turbine Series Propeller with aluminum blades. Click on photo to enlarge.

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

Dual acting 6-way HD Series Propeller with titanium hub and composite blades. Click on photo to enlarge.