Hartzell Composite Five-blader Embraced by TBM Owners | Aviation International News

Hartzell Composite Five-blader Embraced by TBM Owners

The composite Hartzell propeller is now installed in more than 30 percent of the TBM fleet.

TBM operators can go higher, faster and farther with retrofit composite Hartzell props. Photo: Matt Thurber

October 31, 2016

Hartzell has delivered 230 advanced swept-airfoil five-blade ASC-II props for Daher TBM 700/850/900/930s since the FAA approved the prop in 2014. The Piqua, Ohio-based manufacturer made the announcement on September 19 shortly before the Annual TBM Owners and Pilots Association Convention, held in Phoenix, Ariz.

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