Hartzell Expands Composite Prop Series in Top Prop Program

A wide range of two- to five-blade options can be found on aircraft from certified to experimental to aftermarket.

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 02:56 PM ET

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At EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Hartzell announced it will deliver its 30,000th replacement prop in the Top Prop conversion program in 2023. [Courtesy: Hartzell Aviation]

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Hartzell Propeller's "Top Prop" program is celebrating its 30,000th replacement propeller delivery in 2023, offering over 100 upgrade options for various aircraft over 30 years.
New additions to the program include the three-blade Polaris carbon fiber prop for the Diamond DA40 NG, which offers a 3-knot speed increase, reduced noise, and is lighter than the standard prop.
Hartzell also announced the Yukon four-blade composite prop for the Cessna 208/208B Caravan, which significantly reduces takeoff distances (up to 31% from water) and is 19 pounds lighter.

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Hartzell Aviation, a consortium of companies, calls Hartzell Propeller its flagship, and for good reason. The propeller OEM based in Piqua, Ohio, has pushed forward with its blended airfoil props, with many utilizing composite construction to achieve the advanced designs. And the aftermarket Top Prop program through which Hartzell has delivered those props to a wide range of airframe and engine combinations has proven popular with pilots and owners.

At EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Hartzell announced it will deliver its 30,000th replacement prop in the conversion program in 2023. The Top Prop catalog boasts more than 100 options, aggregated over the course of 30 years, including from OEMs like Beechcraft, Cessna, Diamond, Piper, Mooney, Pilatus, Daher, and others.