Hartzell introduces new five-blade propeller for PC-12

new five-blade Hartzell propeller

Hartzell Propeller is introducing a new five-blade swept tip propeller that has been specially designed for thw Pilatus PC-12 turboprop.

The 2016 model PC-12 NG will feature the new five-blade, 105-inch diameter, composite propeller as standard equipment. The new propellers also are available immediately for the Pilatus PC-12 fleet of more than 1,300 business aircraft.

The announcement was made at the NBAA in Las Vegas, which will officially on 17 November. The new propeller will be on display at the Hartzell stand and on the newest PC-12 turboprop on display at the Pilatus booth.

“The Pilatus PC-12 with Hartzell’s newest aerodynamic five-blade prop will give owners and operators even better performance and the reliability to meet personal and business travel requirements.”

Joe Brown, president of Hartzell Propellers said: “The Pilatus PC-12 with Hartzell’s newest aerodynamic five-blade prop will give owners and operators even better performance and the reliability to meet personal and business travel requirements.”

Hartzell offers the new composite five-blade Pilatus PC-12 STC with 3,600 hour/3 year Top Prop warranty.

Brown added: “We have made sizable investments in structural composites, advanced aerodynamics, the newest manufacturing processes and we have developed strong relationships with business aircraft manufacturers. Pilots of DAHER TBM, Beechcraft King Air, Piper Meridian and now Pilatus PC-12 aircraft have a highly desirable way to increase the value of their airplanes while wringing even more performance out of their flying assets.”