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China Approves Hartzell Propellers for Several Aircraft
China has issued type certificates covering the use of Hartzell props on the Beech King Air 200, the Piaggio Avanti Evo and the Daher-Socata TBM series.
Chinese authorities have approved the use of Hartzell Propeller props on a variety of turboprop aircraft, including the Beech King AIr 200. (Photo: Hartzell)
Chinese authorities have approved the use of Hartzell Propeller props on a variety of turboprop aircraft, including the Beech King AIr 200. (Photo: Hartzell)

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) today granted type certification for Hartzell Propeller props installed on the powerplant of Textron’s Beech King Air 200, as well as on the Daher-Socata TBM series of turboprop singles and Piaggio’s new Avanti Evo model. The U.S. company announced the approval at the Airshow China show in Zhuhai, where it is exhibiting in the U.S. Pavilion.