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Hartzell reaches 30,000 Top Props in 30 years
Confirming the success of its Top Prop conversion programme for the past three decades, Hartzell Propeller will deliver its 30,000th replacement propeller under the marketing banner some time later this year.
A Daher Kodiak with five-blade Top Prop conversion.

Hartzell Propeller will deliver its 30,000th replacement propeller during 2023. Working closely with many OEMs, the Top Prop catalogue has over 100 different product offerings on dozens of different aircraft and engine platform combinations.

“The Hartzell Propeller conversion is one of the smartest investments you can make for your aircraft,” says president JJ Frigge. “The Top Prop STC programme makes propeller conversion easy. We are proud of designing, manufacturing, flying and supporting 30,000 props in the past 30 years.”

Top Prop allows customers to upgrade to innovative new designs featuring scimitar blades, blended airfoils and rugged structural composite materials for Beechcraft, Cessna, Diamond, Piper, Mooney, Pilatus, Daher and other leading aircraft brands.

Benefits include shorter take off distances, lower noise levels, better ground clearance, reduced tip erosion, increased climb rates, increased cruise speeds and smoother operation.

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