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's long-running Top Prop aftermarket program will deliver its 30,000th replacement propeller in 2023, offering over 100 options for various aircraft.
The company announced new composite propeller additions, including the three-blade Polaris for the Diamond DA40 NG (offering faster true airspeed and lower noise) and the four-blade Yukon for the Cessna 208/208B Caravan (significantly reducing takeoff distances and increasing cruise speed).
These new lightweight composite propellers provide notable performance and operational benefits, such as improved speed, reduced noise, and enhanced takeoff capabilities for the updated aircraft.

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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.