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FAA Approves New Hartzell Starters for Robinsons
Hartzell Engine Tec has received FAA PMA for its Sky Tec HT starters for Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters.
Robinson R44 helicopter

Hartzell Engine Tech recently received FAA parts manufacturer approval (PMA) for its Sky-Tec HT (high tech) starters for Robinson piston-engine R22 and R44 helicopters. The starters work with the helicopters’ Lycoming engines and feature an integrated self-resetting kickback protection system (KPS) that safeguards the powerplant from engine kickback.

According to Hartzell, the PMA was obtained via the company’s organization designation authorization (ODA) program. Robinson operators can check the Hartzell Engine Tech website to determine whether their model is covered under the PMA and find distributors.