Diamond Provides Polaris Prop Choice on DA40 NGs.
Wipaire Caravan to Characteristic Hartzell Yukon Propeller.
Daher Kodiak with 5-blade Prime Prop Conversion.
— Hartzell Propeller President JJ Frigge
OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Propeller information from EAA Air Enterprise Oshkosh 2023:
Hartzell Propeller’s 3-blade carbon fiber Polaris prop is now provided as a manufacturing unit choice on new Diamond DA40 NG four-seaters.
Hartzell Propeller and Wipaire predict FAA STC approval for brand spanking new Yukon 4-blade propellers for Cessna Caravan utility turboprops.
This 12 months, Hartzell Propeller will ship the 30,000th propeller beneath its Prime Prop Conversion Program, which started 30 years in the past.
Hartzell Propeller President JJ Frigge made these bulletins at a press convention as we speak at EAA Air Enterprise. His feedback lined the next applications:
Diamond Provides Hartzell Polaris Prop as a DA40 NG Choice
Working carefully with Diamond Plane, Hartzell Propeller has acquired a Supplemental Sort Certificates (STC) from the FAA to switch Diamond DA40 NG MT wooden/composite propellers with new and better efficiency 3-bladed light-weight Polaris composite props. The 74-inch diameter three-blade ASCII carbon fiber prop for the Austro Engine E4-A contains a light-weight Bantam aluminum hub and a couple of,400-hour / six-year TBO, with Hartzell’s guarantee via first overhaul.
“Hartzell’s Prime Prop efficiency conversion package contains the propeller, a white or metallic silver composite spinner, and STC documentation,” mentioned Frigge. “It delivers gentle, easy and state-of-the-art improved climb efficiency, two to 3 KTAS quicker cruise and is extra sturdy, with an eco-friendly 74.1 dB(a) noise stage,” he added.
The Prime Prop conversion package is for DA40 NGs geared up with MÄM 40-434 (Cowling Redesign) or OÄM 40-310 (Exhaust System with Muffler).
Hartzell’s three-blade superior structural composite propeller for the Diamond delivers low weight, low inertia, and low life cycle prices. Moreover, it gives all-weather sturdiness and reliability of a real carbon-fiber composite propeller system, which has been demonstrated and confirmed on a number of platforms.
Wipaire Caravan to Characteristic Hartzell Yukon Propeller
Wipaire, a number one plane engineering and manufacturing firm, and Hartzell Propeller predict FAA STC approval for brand spanking new Yukon 4-blade propellers with improved low-speed thrust offering higher takeoff and climb efficiency in Cessna Caravans.
Deposits at the moment are being taken by Wipaire for the newly designed composite 110-inch diameter props accessible with or with out TKS ice safety or electrical de-ice boots. STC approval is predicted in the third quarter of 2023, depending on FAA response instances.
“On the Caravan with a Yukon prop, Wipaire flight take a look at outcomes confirmed there’s as much as a 26 % lower in complete takeoff distance from land and as much as a 31 % lower in takeoff from water,” mentioned Frigge. “This interprets into safer takeoffs and landings on smaller lakes and shorter runways,” he added.
In response to Wipaire, cruise pace is elevated at decrease energy settings, as much as 2 knots quicker, saving gasoline whereas rising pace. One other vital enchancment is in weight. Coming in at 137 kilos, the Yukon is as much as 19 kilos lighter than different accessible props.
For the reason that Yukon prototype was first proven at EAA AirVenture in 2022, Wipaire has accomplished testing on the brand new prop. The spectacular flight efficiency with the Yukon is a credit score to engineers from each corporations and Wipaire take a look at pilots.
Wipaire’s take a look at outcomes confirmed that there is no such thing as a change in Caravan stall speeds. Moreover, the Yukon’s carbon composite building and nickel main edges scale back dangers for corrosion.
The brand new Wipaire Yukon STC applies to:
C208 & C208B floated or wheeled
PT6A-114A 675 SHP Engine (S/N 208B5000 and up)
PT6A-140 867 SHP Engine (S/N 208B5000 and up)
30,000 Hartzell Prime Props in 30 Years
Confirming the success of Hartzell Propeller’s Prime Prop Conversion Program for the previous three many years, the corporate will ship its 30,000th alternative propeller beneath the advertising banner someday in 2023. Working carefully with many OEMs, the Prime Prop catalog has over 100 completely different product choices on dozens of various plane and engine platform mixtures.
“The Hartzell propeller conversion is among the smartest investments you may make to your plane,” Frigge mentioned. “The Prime Prop STC program makes propeller conversion straightforward. We’re happy with designing, manufacturing, flying and supporting 30,000 props in the previous 30 years.”
Prime Prop permits clients to improve to revolutionary new designs that includes scimitar blades, blended airfoils, and rugged structural composite supplies. Hartzell’s Prime Prop provides propellers for Beechcraft, Cessna, Diamond, Piper, Mooney, Pilatus, Daher and lots of different main plane manufacturers.
Prime Prop provides advantages together with shorter take-off distances, decrease noise ranges, higher floor clearance, diminished tip erosion, elevated climb charges, elevated cruise speeds, and smoother operation.
About Diamond Plane
Diamond Plane, headquartered in Austria with amenities in Canada and China, is amongst the main plane producers in Basic Aviation. Based in 1981, Diamond has pioneered many aviation firsts and achieved quite a few milestones and business skilled accolades. Right now, Diamond Plane has greater than 1,000 workers worldwide and provides the single-engine piston DA40 NG.
About Wipaire
For over 65 years, Wipaire has been engineering and manufacturing a full line of plane floats for all sizes of plane from the Piper Cub to the De Havilland Twin Otter, together with most single-engine Cessna plane. Moreover, Wipaire has engineered over 100 Supplemental Sort Certificated modifications. As a number one plane service supplier, Wipaire provides upkeep, avionics set up and restore, customized inside design and set up, and exterior paint refinishing. All these providers, together with the plane gross sales group, are based mostly in South St. Paul, Minn. Wipaire is acknowledged for its high quality merchandise and engineering experience.
About Hartzell Propeller
Hartzell Aviation’s flagship firm is Hartzell Propeller, the worldwide chief in superior know-how plane propeller design and manufacturing for enterprise, business and authorities clients. The corporate designs next-generation propellers with revolutionary blended airfoil know-how and manufactures them with revolutionary machining facilities, robotics, and customized resin switch molding curing stations. For extra data go to https://hartzellprop.com.
About Hartzell Aviation
The Hartzell Aviation identify brings collectively an impressive array
of firewall ahead corporations and merchandise beneath one umbrella, reinforcing the organizations’ core competencies and pursuit of bettering Basic Aviation. The storied manufacturers of Hartzell Aviation embody Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell Aerospace Welding and Hartzell Engine Tech. Hartzell Aviation is dedicated to innovation and the continual enchancment of Basic Aviation services. The businesses are held as subsidiaries and function as stand-alone companies with unbiased administration groups, guided by the overriding precept of Constructed on Honor, which displays a dedication to high quality, efficiency and assist. Hartzell Aviation’s web site might be discovered at https://hartzellaviation.com.
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