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]

Key Takeaways:

Hartzell Propeller's "Top Prop" aftermarket program has achieved a significant milestone, delivering its 30,000th replacement propeller in 2023, with over 100 options available for various aircraft.
Among new additions, the three-blade Polaris carbon fiber prop for the Diamond DA40 NG offers a lighter design, 3-knot speed increase, and quieter operation.
The four-blade Yukon composite prop for the Cessna Caravan significantly reduces takeoff distances (up to 26% land, 31% water) and improves cruise speed while lowering weight.
These new propellers, along with an update for the Daher Kodiak 100, exemplify Hartzell's focus on advanced composite designs for enhanced performance and efficiency.

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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.