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Composite Hartzell Prop Approved for Piper Models

Hartzell's five-blade composite propeller is available for the Piper Meridian and M500 models. Hartzell
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Key Takeaways:

  • Hartzell has obtained an STC for a new five-blade composite propeller designed for Piper Meridian and M500 aircraft.
  • This new propeller offers a 15-pound weight reduction and decreases flyover noise by approximately 1.9 dB(A).
  • Performance improvements include a 20% shorter takeoff distance, a 90 fpm increase in climb performance, and a 2 to 3-knot boost in cruise speed, with the prop certified for unlimited life.
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Piper Meridian and M500 owners can now shave some weight from their airplanes and improve performance by switching to a Hartzell composite propeller. Hartzell has achieved an STC for a five-blade propeller designed specifically for these Piper models.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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