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Five-Blade Hartzell Prop Proves Beneficial for TBM Owners

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Key Takeaways:

  • Hartzell Propeller's new five-blade composite propeller for Daher-Socata TBM series turboprops has seen exceptional success, exceeding sales expectations.
  • The propeller delivers significant performance improvements, including a 10% better takeoff roll, faster climb and cruise, quieter cabins, and shorter stopping distances.
  • Utilizing carbon composite materials, the propeller is FAA and EASA certified and available for TBM 700, 850, and 900 models.
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Hartzell Propeller Inc announced that the introduction of its five-blade prop designed for Daher-Socata’s TBM series of single-engine turboprops has been very successful, with an average of five customers trading out their propellers each month — a number that exceeds Hartzell’s expectations.

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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