# TCDS P-908: Hartzell Propeller Inc. - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Hartzell Propeller Inc. - Revision: 13 - Revised: March 6, 1981 - Product: Propeller - Certification basis: CAR 14 - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/f4/13/f4133c2559664635a819562a46f505e7a39911616e4b720815e0344d970c4c27 - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/930AD372E216A2D7852567120043350C.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/P-908 ## Models (17) As the data sheet lists them. - BHC-A2XF-1 - HC-A2X20-5 - HC-A2X20-4 - HC-A2XK-2 - HC-A2XK-G - HC-A2XK-1 - HC-A2XL-G - HC-A2XF-1 - BHC-A2XF-G - HC-A2XL-2 - HC-A2XL-1 - HC-A2X20-G - HC-A2X20-2 - HC-A2XF-G - HC-A2XF-2 - HC-A2X20-1 - BHC-A2XF-3 ## 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 5 6 Rev. No. 12 12 12 12 12 12 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION P-908 Revision 13 HARTZELL HC-A2X BHC-A2X March 6, 1981 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. P-908 Propellers of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is a part of type certificate no. P-908) 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 mauals and other approved instructions. Type Certificate Holder Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Piqua, Ohio 45356 Type Constant speed, hydraulic (see Notes 3 and 4) Engine shaft SAE #2 flange, modified, special flange, 4" B.C.; SAE No. 20 spline Hub material Alloy steel Blade material Aluminum alloy No. of blades Two Hub models eligible HA-A2XF-1, -2, -G; HC-A2XK-1, -2, -G; HC-A2XL-1, -2, -G; HC-A2X20-1, -2, -4, -5, -G; BHC-A2XF-1, -3, -G (see Notes 1, 3, and 4, and "Blades Eligible".) Blades Eligible Continuous Takeoff Diameter Approx. Max. Wt. Complete (for reference only) (See NOTE 2) HP RPM HP RPM Limits (See NOTES 3 and 7) Hub Models HC-A2XF-1, -2, -G; HC-A2XK-1, -2, -G; HC-A2X20-1, -2, -4, -5, -G; BHC-A2XF-1, -3, -G 7636C-0 to 7636C-8 225 3000 225 3000 76" - 68" (-0 to -8) 64 lbs. 7636D-0 to 7636D-8 225 3000 225 3000 76" - 68" (-0 to -8) 64 lbs. 8433-0 to 8433-12 260 2625 260 2625 84" - 72" (-0 to -12) 67 lbs. 8433S-0 to 8433S-12 260 2625 260 2625 84" - 72" (-0 to -12) 67 lbs. 8433Z-0 to 8433Z-6 225 2600 225 2600 84" - 78" (-0 to -6) 67 lbs. 8833-0 to 8833-10 260 2600 260 2600 88" - 78" (-0 to -10) 68 lbs. 9333D-0 to 9333D-13 260 2400 280 2400 93" - 80" (-0 to -13) 72 lbs. 10133D-0 to 10133D-3 260 2180 260 2180 101" - 98" (-0 to -3) 77 lbs. 10133D-3 to 10133D-6 280 2180 280 2180 98" - 95" (-3 to -6) 77 lbs. P-908 2 Blades Eligible Continuous Takeoff Diameter Approx. Max. Wt. Complete (for reference only) (See NOTE 2) HP RPM HP RPM Limits (See NOTES 3 and 7) Hub Models HC-A2XL, -1, -2, -G 7636C-0 to 7636C-8 180 2700 180 2700 76" - 68" (-0 to -8) 64 lbs. 7636D-0 to 7636D-8 180 2700 180 2700 76" - 68" (-0 to -8) 64 lbs. 8433-0 to 8433-6 180 2600 180 2600 84" - 78" (-0 to -6) 67 lbs. 8433-8 to 8433-14 180 2700 180 2700 76" - 70" (-8 to -14) 67 lbs. 8433S-0 to 8433S-6 180 2600 180 2600 84" - 78" (-0 to -6) 67 lbs. 8433S-8 to 8433S-14 180 2700 180 2700 76" - 70" (-8 to -14) 67 lbs. 8433Z-0 to 8433Z-6 180 2600 180 2600 84" - 78" (-0 to -6) 67 lbs. 8833-0 to 8833-10 180 2600 180 2600 88" - 78" (-0 to -10) 68 lbs. 9333C-0 to 9333C-S 180 2330 180 2330 93" - 88" (-0 to -5) 72 lbs. 9333D-0 to 9333D-12 180 2400 180 2400 93" - 80" (-0 to -12) 72 lbs. 10133D-0 to 10133D-6 80 2180 180 2180 101" - 96" (-0 to -6) 77 lbs. *Weights apply to HC-A2XF, K, L, -2 hub models. Subtract 4 lbs. for -1 hubs. For HCA2X20: Subtract 5 lbs. for -1 hubs and -4 hubs; 1 lb. for -2 hubs. Add 4 lbs. for -5 hubs. Add 2 lbs. for -G hubs. Certification basis CAR 14 as amended to December 15, 1956. Type Certificate No. 908 issued October 7, 1958. Date of Application for Type Certificate May 26, 1958. Production basis Production Certificate No. 10. 3 P-908 NOTE 1. Hub Model Designation Hub model designation B HC - A 2 X F - 2 A Denotes minor change not affecting eligibility L denotes left hand rotation Denotes specific design features (see Note 4) F denotes special flange with six 1/2" bolts on 4" bolt circle and two 1/2" drive dowels. L denotes SAE No. 2 flange with six 7/16" bolts on 4-3/4" bolt circle and four 5/8" drive bushings. K denotes SAE No. 2 flange with six 1/2" bolts on 4-3/4" bolt circle and four 3/4" drive bushings. 20 denotes SAE No. 20 spline. Hartzell blade shank size Number of blades Identifies basic design Hartzell controllable Indicates dowel location with respect to centerline through blade sockets viewing hub from flange mounting face Blank 90° and 270° clockwise B 30° and 210° clockwise NOTE 2. Blade Model Designation Blade model designation L 84 33 S - 3 Number of inches cut off from basic diameter B denotes deicing boots C or D denotes dimensional modification from original design H denotes hard alloy (see Note 6) R denotes round tip S denotes square tip Basic model or template Basic diameter in inches Denotes left hand blade Blade model 8433-0 incorporates a round tip and blade Model 8433S-0 incorporates a square tip. Blades of reduced length, such as -2, -4, etc., incorporate both round tips and square tips and may or may not be marked with an "R" or an "S" in the blade model designation, i.e., 8433R-2 and 8433S-2 incorporate round and square tips, respectively, while 8433-2 may have either round or square tips. NOTE 3. Pitch Control. Eligible with the following governors: Hartzell Models D-(x)-(x); F-(x)-(x) Wt. 4.5 lbs. Hoof Model 1-000-007 series Wt. 3.5 lbs. Woodward Model X210XXX or X210-XXX Hamilton Standard Models 1A4, 1M12, 1P12 and 1Q12 Wt. 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. Hartzell Model A-1-(X) eligible for use with HC-A2X20-4 propeller only. This is for installation of Continental E Series engines in conjunction with C-137-1B T-drive. P-908 4 NOTE 4. (a) Feathering. The -2 model incorporates a feathering and unfeathering feature. The -1 and -4 models do not feather. (b) Reversing. The -5 incorporate reversing but not feathering. (c) Automatic. The -G model incorporates governor element mounted within the propeller to maintain constant speed. 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 (1) 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. (1) 8433S, 8433 (2) Hard alloy blades eligible only on seaplanes and amphibious aircraft. (b) Propellers Only propellers listed in this data sheet are eligible as replacements for corresponding propellers listed in Propeller Data Sheet No. P-878 in accordance with Note 6 of P-878. Propellers listed in P-878 are not eligible to replace propellers listed in this data sheet. Only propellers in this data sheet may be replaced by corresponding propellers listed in T.C. data sheet No. P24GL. 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. (3) Eligible with Cessna 0850305 slinger ring installed only on Cessna spinner [see item (c) (2) below]. (b) Propeller Deicing. (1) Eligible with Goodrich deicing kit 77-xxx or 65-xxx when installed according to instruction given in Goodrich Reort 59-728. (2) Eligible with Goodyear ice guards (electrical propeller deicer) when installed in accordance with instructions outlined in Goodyear Report No. AP-147 dated October 23, 1961. (c) Propeller Spinner. (1) Eligible with Hartzell spinner (weight of spinners extra). (2) Eligible with Cessna spinner dome 0752006 and bulkhead 0850300. NOTE 8. Not applicable. NOTE 9. Table of Propeller-Engine Combinations Approved Vibrationwise for Use on Normal Category 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 diamater reduction allowable for repair purposes. Hub Model Blade Model Engine Model Max. Dia. (Inches) Min. Dia. (Inches) Placards HC-A2XL 7636C Lycoming O-290-D2A 74 72 Never exceed 2750 rpm HC-A2XL 7636C Lycoming O-320 series, 8.5 to 1 compression ratio or less, 160 hp @ 2700 rpm or less. None HC-A2XL 7636D Lycoming O-290-D2A 76 72 None HC-A2XL 7636D Lycoming O-320 series, 8.5 to 1 compression ratio or less, 160 hp @ 2700 rpm or less. 76 70 None HC-A2XL 7636D Lycoming O-340 series, 8.5 to 1 compression ratio or less, 170 hp @ 2700 rpm or less 76 72 None HC-A2XF 8433 Continental O-470-A, -J & -R 84 82 None 5 P-908 Hub Model Blade Model Engine Model Max. Dia. (Inches) Min. Dia. (Inches) Placards HC-A2XF 8433 Continental O-470-B & -M 84 80 None HC-A2XF 8433 Continental O-470-K & -L 84 78 None HC-A2X20 8433 Continental O-470-H 84 81 None BHC-A2XF HC-A2XF 8433 Continental O-470-A, -E, -J, -R 84 82 None BHC-A2XF HC-A2XF 8433 Continental O-470-B, -N 84 80 None BHC-A2XF HC-A2XF 8433 Continental O-470-K & -L 84 78 None HC-A2XF 8433 Continental IO-470-C & -A 84 80 None HC-A2XF 8433 Continental IO-470 series, with four 6th order crankshaft campers, 8.6 to 1 compression ratio or less, 260 hp @ 2625 rpm or less. 84 78 None HC-A2XF 8433 Continental IO-470 series, with two 6th, one 5th and one 4½ order crankshaft dampers, 8.6 to 1 compression ratio or less, 260 hp @ 2625 rpm or less. 80 78 None HC-A2XF 8433 Continental TSIO-470-B, -C 80 78 None BHC-A2XF 8433 Continental TSIO-470-B, -C 80 78 None HC-A2X20 8433 Continental E-185 series, 7 to 1 compression ratio or less, 205, hp @ 2600 rpm or less. (Only serial numbers with suffix D) 84 76 None HC-A2X20 8433 Continental E-225 series, 7 to 1 compression ratio or less, 225 hp @ 2625 rpm or less. 84 80 Not to exceed 2625 rpm at takeoff. HC-A2X20 8433 Lycoming O-435-A & -C 78 75 None HC-A2X20 8433 Lycoming O-435-A2 & -C1 78 76 None HC-A2XL 8433 Lycoming O-320 & IO-320 series, 8.5 to 1 compression ratio or less, 160 hp @ 2700 rpm or less. 72 70 None HC-A2XL 8433 Lycoming O-340 series, 8.5 to 1 compression ratio or less, 170 hp @ 2700 rpm or less. 72 70 None HC-A2XK 8433 Lycoming O-540-A1A 82 80 None HC-A2XK 8433 Lycoming O-540-A1A 77 76 Avoid continuous operation between 2225 and 2275 rpm HC-A2XK 8433 Lycoming O-540-A2B 82 80 None HC-A2XK 8433 Lycoming O-540 series, with one 5th and one 6th order crankshaft dampers, 8.5 to 1 compression ratio or less, 250 hp @ 2575 rpm or less. 77 73 None HC-A2XK 8433 Lycoming IO-540-C1B5 & C1C5 77 73 None HC-A2X20 8833 Continental E-185 series, with one 5th and one 6th order crankshaft dampers, 7 to 1 compression ratio or less, 205 hp @ 2600 rpm or less. 84 78 None P-908 6 Hub Model Blade Model Engine Model Max. Dia. (Inches) Min. Dia. (Inches) Placards HC-A2X20 8833 Continental E-225-2, -4, -8 & -9 88 86 Avoid continuous operation on ground between 1400 and 1700 and also between 1900 and 2100 rpm. Avoid continuous operation on ground and flight between 2450 and 2550 rpm. HC-A2X20 8833 Continental E-225 series with one 5th and one 6th order crankshaft dampers, 7 to 1 compression ratio or less, 225 hp @ 2650 rpm or less. 84 78 None HC-A2XF 8833 Continental O-470-A, -E,-J, -K, -L 88 86 None BHC-A2XF 8833 Continental O-470-R 84 78 None HC-A2XK 8833 Lycoming O-540-A1A5 88 86 Avoid continuous operation between 1950 and 2200 rpm HC-A2X20 9333C Lycoming GO-435-C2B & C2B1, C2B2, C2E, D1 93 90 Avoid continuous operation between 1675 and 2160 rpm and between 2900 and 3200 rpm. HC-A2X20 9333C Lycoming GO-435-C2B & - C2B1, -C2B2, -C2E, -D1 90 88 None HC-A2X20 9333C Lycoming GO-480-A1A, -B & -B1C, -B1D 90 88 None HC-A2X20 10133D Lycoming GO-435-C2B & C2B1, -C2B2, -C2E, -D1 101 95 Avoid continuous operation between 2600 and 2975 rpm HC-A2X20 10133D Lycoming GO-480-B1A6 98 92 None HC-A2X20 10133D Lycoming GO-435-C2B2-6, C2B1-6, -C2B-6, -D1-6 101 95 None NOTE 10. The word "eligible" as used herein does not signify approval as part of this type certificate. "Eligible" accessories must be approved as part of the aircraft type certificate upon compliance with the applicable aircraft airworthiness requirements. .....END..... ``` ## ADs (4, 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 85-14-10 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-14-10-R2): Blade Clamp · Hartzell Propeller BHC-A2V, BHC-A2XF-1, BHC-A2XF-3 and 3 more. Effective Sep 25, 1986 - [AD 97-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-18-02) (historical): Blades · Hartzell Propeller BHC-A2V, BHC-A2XF-1, BHC-A2XF-3 and 3 more. Effective Sep 11, 1997 ## STCs approved under this data sheet (5) - [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 SP00400SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP00400SE): Installation of various propeller electrical de-icer models. SMR Technologies - [STC SP00480SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP00480SE): Replacement of certain BFGoodrich propeller electrothermal deicer boots.. SMR Technologies - [STC SP1964SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP1964SO): Installation of replacement electrothermal type de-icing boots.. Thermodyne, Inc --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.