# TCDS P-884: Hartzell Propeller Inc.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Hartzell Propeller Inc.
- Revision: 14
- Revised: March 6, 1981
- Product: Propeller
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/25/e5/25e532262e4346191cba6703067277463b6d2229ae29014920e80ed347912402
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4043B088584EF060852567120047D3CC.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/P-884

## Models (7)

As the data sheet lists them.

- HC-83XK-2
- HC-83XK-1
- HC-83XF-1
- HC-83XF-3
- HC-83XF-2
- HC-83X20-1
- HC-83X20-2

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

```text
Page No. 1 2 3 4
Rev. No. 14 13 14 13
DEPARTMENT OF  TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
P-884
Revision 14
HARTZELL
HC-83X
March 6, 1981
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. P-884
Propellers of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of Type Certificate No. 884) and other
approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Administration, meet the minimum standards for use in certificated aircraft in
accordance with pertinent aircraft data sheets and applicable portions of the Federal Aviation Regulations provided they are
installed, operated, and maintained as prescribed by the approved manufacturer's manuals and other approved instructions.
Type Certificate Holder Hartzell Propeller, Inc.
Piqua, Ohio
Type Constant speed; hydraulic  (see Notes 3 and 4)
Engine shaft SAE No. 20 spline, special flange 4" B.C.
Hub material Alloy steel
Blade material See below
Number of blades Three
Hubs eligible HC-83XF-1, -2, -3; HC-83XK-1, -2; HC-83XK20-1, -2.  (See Notes 1 and 4 and "Blades
Eligible.")
Blades
Eligible
Maximum
Continuous Takeoff Diameter
*Approx. Max. Wt.
Complete
(for reference only)
(see Note 2) HP RPM HP RPM Limits (see notes 3 and 7) Blade Construction
Hub Models HC-83XF-1, -2, -3
7636D-0
to
7636D-6
260 2600 260 2600 76"  -  70"
(-0  to  -6)
83 lbs. Aluminum alloy
8428X-0
to
8428X-9
280 2180 280 2180 84"  -  75"
(-0 to -9)
87 lbs.
Special fabric base plastic;
stainless steel or brass tipping
8433-0
to
8433-6
240 2600 240 2600 84"  -  78"
(-0 to -6)
87 lbs. Aluminum alloy
9333C-0
to
9333C-13
320 2060 340 2180 93"  -  80"
(-0 to -130)
103 lbs. Aluminum alloy
Hub Models HC-83XK-1, -2
8433-0
to
8433-6
250 2600 250 2600 84" - 78"
(-0 to -6)
87 lbs. Aluminum alloy
Hub Models HC-83X20-1, -2
7636D-0
to
7636D-6
280 2180 295 2180 76"  -  70"
(-0 to -6)
87 lbs. Aluminum alloy
8428X-0
to
8428X-9
280 2180 280 2180 84"  -  75"
(-0 to -9)
91 lbs.
Special fabric base plastic;
stainless steel or brass tipping

P-884 2
Blades
Eligible
Maximum
Continuous Takeoff Diameter
*Approx. Max. Wt.
Complete
(for reference only)
(see Note 2) HP RPM HP RPM Limits (see notes 3 and 7) Blade Construction
Hub Models HC-83X20-1, -2
8433-0
to
8833-6
290 2180 280 2180 84"  -  78"
(-0 to -6)
91 lbs. Aluminum alloy
8433Z-0
to
8433Z-6
280 2180 280 2180 84"  -  78" 91 lbs. Aluminum alloy
8833-0
to
8833-10
280 1925 295 2180 88"  -  78"
(-0 to -10)
93 lbs. Aluminum alloy
9333C-13
to
9333C-13
320 2060 340 2180 93"  - 80"
(-0 to -13)
98 lbs. Aluminum alloy
*Weights apply to -2 hub models.  Subtract 4 lbs. for -1 hubs.
Certification basis CAR 14 effective March 5, 1952, as amended by 14-1.
Type Certificate No. 884 issued May 5, 1954.
Date of application for Type Certificate March 25, 1954.
Production basis Production Certificate No. 10
NOTE 1. Hub Model Designation
Hub model designation
HC - 8 3 X 20 - 2 A
Denotes minor change not affecting eligibility
L denotes left-hand rotation
Denotes specific design features (see Note 4)
F denotes special flange, 4" B.C.
20 denotes SAE No. 20 spline
x denotes SAE No. 2 flange with 1/2" bolts and 3/4" bushings
Hartzell blade shank size
Number of blades
Identifies basic design
Hartzell controllable

3 P-884
NOTE 2. Blade model designation
Blade model designation
L 76 36 D - 3
Number of inches cut off from basic diameter
H  denotes hard alloy  (see Note 6)
Dimensional modification from original design
B denotes deicing boots
Basic model or template
Basic diameter in inches
Denotes left-hand blade
NOTE 3. Pitch Control.  Eligible with the following governors:
Hartzell Models B-(x)-(x) Weight 4.5 lbs.
Hoof Model 1-000-007 series Weight 3.5 lbs.
Woodward Model x210xxx or x210x-xxx
Hamilton Standard Models 1A4, 1M12, 1P12 and 1Q12 Weight 4.5 lbs.
The Hartzell B-0 is the only model which is interchangeable with the Hamilton Standard 1M12 or 1Q12.
Other Hartzell models are not interchangeable with any Hamilton Standard model without modification of
the latter.
NOTE 4. (a) Feathering. The -2 models incorporate feathering and unfeathering features.
(b) Reversing. The -3 model incorporates reversing but not feathering.
NOTE 5. Left-Hand Models.  The left-hand version of an approved model propeller is eligible at the same rating
and diameter as listed for the right-hand model.  See Notes 1 and 2.
NOTE 6. Interchangeability.
(a) Blades.  Only blades listed in the same group of the following listed groups are sufficiently similar
aerodynamically and vibrationwise to permit interchangeability in the same diameter without a
flight test provided all blades in the propeller are the same model.
Group (1) 9333C, 9333CH*
(2) 8433, 8433H*, 8433Z, 8433A
*Hard alloy blades interchangeable only on seaplanes and amphibious aircraft.
(b) Propellers. Only propellers listed on this data sheet may be replaced by corresponding propellers
listed in TC Data Sheet P-913, provided the propeller model designations are the same
except that the identifying base design digit "8" (see Note 1) is replaced by the letter "A".
NOTE 7. Accessories.
(a) Propeller Anti-icing
(1) Eligible with fluid feed shoes or Icex boots installed in accordance with Hartzell Special
Instructions No. 59.
(2) Eligible with Hartzell fluid feed equipment on propeller models for which the equipment is
available.
(b) Propeller Deicing
(1) Eligible with Goodrich Electrical Propeller Deicer when installed according to instruction
given in Goodrich Report 59-728.
(2) Eligible with Goodyear ice guards (electrical propeller deicer)  when installed according to
instruction given in Goodyear Report No. AP-147 dated October 23, 1961.
(c) Propeller Spinner
(1) Eligible with Hartzell spinners (weight of spinner extra).
NOTE 8. Not applicable.

P-884 4
NOTE 9. Table of Propeller-Engine Combinations
Approved Vibrationwise for Use on  Single-Engine Tractor Aircraft
The maximum and minimum propeller diameters that can be used from a vibration standpoint are shown
below.  No reduction below the minimum diameter listed is permissible, since this figure includes the
diameter reduction allowable for repair purposes.
Blade
Model Engine Model
Max. Dia.
(Inches)
Min. Dia.
(Inches) Placards
8433 Lycoming GO-435 84 84 None
Lycoming GO-435-C2B, -C2B1 84 84 None
Lycoming GO-480-A1A 84 84 None
Lycoming GO-480-D1A 84 84 None
Lycoming GO-480-B, -B1B,
  -B1C, -B1D
84 84 None
Lycoming GO-480-B1A6 84 84 "Avoid continuous operations on
ground between 1300 and 1650 and
between 2100 and 2500 rpm."
Lycoming GO-480-C1B6 86 82 "Avoid continuous operation in flight
below 2400 rpm."
9333C Lycoming GO-435-C2B 93 87 None
Lycoing GO-435-C2B1 90 90 None
Lycoming GO-480-C2C6 93 89 None
Lycoming GO-480-A1A6 93 88 None
Lycoming GO-480-C1D6 93 89 None
Lycoming GSO-480-B1A6 93 88 None
Lycoming GSO-480-B1B6 93 88 None
Lycoming GSO-480-B2D6 93 91 "Avoid continuous operation between
2800 and 3100 rpm."
Lycoming GO-480-F2A 90 87 None
Lycoming GO-480-F2A6 93 87 None
Lycoming GO-480-F4A6 93 87 None
Lycoming GO-480-F4B6 93 87 None
Note 10. Special Note.
The word "eligible" as used herein does not signify approval as part of this type certificate.  "Eligible"
accessories and governors must be approved as part of the aircraft type certificate upon compliance with
the applicable aircraft airworthiness requirements.
....END....
```

## ADs (5, in force first)

- [AD 2005-14-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-14-11): Failed propeller blade · Hartzell Propeller BHC-92W, BHC-92ZF-1, BHC-92ZF-3 and 391 more. Effective Aug 17, 2005
- [AD 97-18-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-18-02-R1): Blade retention area · Hartzell Propeller BHC-A2V, BHC-A2XF-1, BHC-A2XF-3 and 85 more. Effective Jul 31, 2003
- [AD 57-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-08-04): Link Arm · Hartzell Propeller HC-83X20-1, HC-83X20-2, HC-83XF-1 and 8 more
- [AD 58-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-07-01): Split Rings · Hartzell Propeller HC-12X20-1, HC-12X20-2, HC-12X20-3 and 33 more
- [AD 59-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-01-03): Split Rings · Hartzell Propeller HC-12X20-1, HC-12X20-2, HC-12X20-3 and 33 more

## STCs approved under this data sheet (4)

- [STC SP01222WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP01222WI): Installation of Aircraft Development propeller vortelators.. Aircraft Development Co
- [STC SP00582NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP00582NY): Installation of Prop-Guard Polyurethane Protective Tape on the leading edge of metal propellers.. McFarlane Aviation, Inc.
- [STC SP1964SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP1964SO): Installation of replacement electrothermal type de-icing boots.. Thermodyne, Inc
- [STC SP1318GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP1318GL): Installation of replacement electrothermal type de-icing boots.. Rapco, Inc

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