Engines
Piper Meridian and M500 To Get Hartzell Five-Blade Props
The composite five-blade propellers will be lighter and stronger.
Hartzell and Piper are working to certify a new five-blade composite propeller for the Meridian and M500 piston singles. (Photo: Piper)
Hartzell and Piper are working to certify a new five-blade composite propeller for the Meridian and M500 piston singles. (Photo: Piper)

Piper Aircraft and Hartzell Propeller announced they are jointly working on a new five-blade composite propeller for Piper’s Meridian and M500. The companies expect to complete approval for a supplemental type certificate by year-end.