CubCrafters’ Carbon Cub UL is the first aircraft to feature the Kestral prop. [Courtesy: Hartzell Propeller]
Key Takeaways:
Hartzell Propeller has unveiled the "Kestrel," a new lightweight carbon fiber constant speed propeller specifically designed for Rotax 916 powered aircraft.
Weighing 19.6 pounds, the Kestrel is the lightest constant speed propeller available for Rotax 916 engines, offering a 10-pound weight reduction.
First featured on the CubCrafters’ Carbon Cub UL, the prop combines high-performance aerodynamics with its composite design and has received ASTM approval, with FAA certification anticipated later this year.
Hartzell Propeller has unveiled a new lightweight carbon fiber constant speed prop specifically designed for Rotax 916 powered aircraft, it announced Tuesday.
CubCrafters’ Carbon Cub UL is the first aircraft to feature the Kestrel prop which, according to the company, is expected to be a popular upgrade from fixed or ground-adjustable propellers.
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