# TCDS P00015CH: Hartzell Propeller LLC

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Hartzell Propeller LLC
- Revision: 11
- Revised: November 15, 2024
- Product: Propeller
- Certification basis: Part 35
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/56/ba/56baf64ae2734189c9d89776763fa8dbc62e8a917f0ea24b252b2d859b62e47e
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID128786819120250912160443.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/P00015CH

## Models (2)

As the data sheet lists them.

- 5D3
- 5D5

## What the data sheet says

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

```text
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P00015CH 
  FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Revision 11 
   Hartzell 
   5D3, 5D5 
  TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. P00015CH September 12, 2025 
    
 Propellers of models described herein conforming with this data  sheet (which is part of Type Certificate No. P00015CH) and other 
approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Administration me et 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 Holde r Hartzell Propeller LLC 
  Pi qua, OH 45356 
 T ype Certificate Holder Record Hartzell Pro peller Inc. 
  Piqua, OH 45356 
 T ype Constant s peed; hydraulic (see Notes 3 and 4) 
 Engine shaft Special flange (see Note 1) 
 Hub material Aluminum Allo y 
 Blade material See “Notes” column in table below 
 Number of blades Five 
 Hub models 5D3-N338( ), 5D3-NK366( ), 5D31-N K366( ), 5D5-NK( ) 
 
  Maximu m   Diamete r A pprox. Max. Wt. Complete  
 Blades Continuous  Takeoff Limi ts (For Reference Only) Notes 
 (see Note 2) HP RPM  HP RPM (see Note 2) (See Notes 3 and 7) (See Note 10) 
 5D3-N338( ) 
 78D01-0 850 2000  850 2000 82.5” to 76.5” 132 lb. Carbon Com posite 
 to 78D01-6      (-0 to -6)   
 5D3-N K366( ), 5D31-NK366( ) 
 86DB01 950 2000  950 2000 91” to 81” 134 lb Carbon Com posite 
 to 86DB01-10      (-0 to -10)   
 5D3-N K366( ) 
 91D15-0 850 2000  850 2000 96” to 89” 119 lb. Carbon Com posite 
 to 91D15-7      (-0 to -7)   
          
 91D17-0 750 2200  750 2200 96” to 89” 136 lb. Carbon Composite 
 to 91D17-7      (-0 to -7)   
 5D5-NK( ) 
 100DB45 800 1591  800 1591 105” to 95” 139 lb. Carbon Composite 
 to 100DB45-10      (-0 to -10)   
   
   
 Certification Basis: Pro peller models are approved  in accordance with Organization Designation  
  Authorization procedures of 14 CFR Part 183 Subpart D.   
The certification basis for this Type Certificate is in accordance with 14 CFR Part 35 with 
amendments 35-1 through 35-9 effective March 19, 2013.  Propellers model(s) include: 
  5D3-N338 
  The following models were added, updated or  revised in accordance with 14 CFR Part 35 
with amendments 35-1 through 35-10 effective August 30, 2017: 
5D3-N338( ), 5D3-NK366( ), 5D31-NK366( ), 5D5-NK( ) 
 
   
 Production Basis: Production Certificate no. 10

P00015CH, Revision 11 Page 2 of 4  
 
 
 Note 1: Hub Model Designation  (See Notes 4 and 5) 
      5    D    3   1 - N  338  B2  YL 
          Y when used with 5D3 or 5D31 models indicates o ptional start locks 
          L when used denotes left-hand rotation   
          One or more alphanumeric hub descriptor (first character must be an alpha betical letter) 
          “A” in the first character indicates a small diameter c ylinder 
          “B” in the first character indicates a large diameter cylinde r 
          “C” in the first character indicates a 5” diameter bolt-on c ylinder 
          Any other alphabetical character liste d here denotes a minor change not affecting eligibility 
          A n y numeric character indicates minor configuration change not affecting eligibility 
          E x t e n s i o n  :  
             Distance in inches between en gine flange and blade centerline 
             (implied decimal after first digit) 
             E x a m ple: 338 = 3.38 inches 
          M o u n t i n g flange : 
             N denotes flan ge with eight 9/16” bolts and two ½” dowels on a 4.25” bolt circle 
             NK denotes flange with eight through bolts and two ½” dowels on a 4.25” bolt circle 
          O p e r a t i n g  M o d e  :  
             1  -  w h e n  p r e s e n t ,  designates engine electronic control system 
             3 – Constant speed, feathering, reversing, external beta ring 
             5 - Constant speed, feathering, reversing, internal beta feedback mechanism, start locks 
          Preload t ype : 
             Basic hub series (D) 
          Number of blades 
 
 Note 2:   Blade Model Designation  (See Notes 5 and 6) 
      H    78   D  01   A   B  -  2 
         Number of inches cut off from (or added to if +) basic diamete r 
        B or K denotes deicing boots 
        A n y other character identifies a minor design change or unique application 
        Basic blade model (two character numeric) 
        First Character: Basic blade series for hub model (must match hub series) 
        Second character when  used: Major blade characteristic 
        Basic diameter rounde d to the nearest inch.  Add four inch correction for all blade models.* 
        Denotes blade configuration: 
        Blank – Right-hand tractor 
        H - Right-Hand pushe r 
        J - Left hand tractor 
L - Left-hand pusher 
 * Diameter limits are nominal diameters of the assembled propeller.  They do not include the + or – 1/8 inch manufacturing   
tolerance the FAA allows for propellers with a basic diameter of less than 14 feet.

Page 3 of 4 P00015CH, Revision 11 
 
  
 Note 3: Pitch Control  (weight of pitc h control extra)  (See Notes 4 and 10) 
  (a) Maximum output pressure:                                                        5D3( )-N( )A, and 5D5 models   
                                                                                                                  5D3( )-N( )B models 
500 psig 
700 psig 
  (b) All propeller models have counterweighted blades and use governor oil to decrease pitch. 
  (c) All governors and propeller control systems must be approved as part of the aircraft installation regardless of manufacturer. 
  (d) Hartzell propeller model 5D31-( ) is controlled by an in tegrated electronic system which is part of the engine type 
design.  Propeller model 5D31-( ) comp lies with the propeller airworthiness requirements when used with the 
engine(s) listed in Hartzell Type Design Data (Manual 159). Any change to the engine, including its control system, 
which affects or may affect the propeller approval must be  substantiated to demonstrate that the propeller as 
integrated with the changed engine, including its control syst em, still complies with the propeller certification basis. 
Also, any change to the engine resulting from a change to the propeller must be substantiated to demonstrate that the 
changed engine still complies with the engine certification basis. 
 
  
 Note 4: Featherin g 
  (a) The 5D3 and 5D31, and 5D5 models incorporate feathering and unfeathering features. 
  Reversing 
  (a) The 5D3, 5D31, and 5D5 models are approved for installation as reversing propellers with appropriate 
reversing controls. 
 
 Note 5: Left-Hand Models   (see Notes 1 and 2) 
  The left-hand version of an approv ed propeller model is approved at the same rating and diameter as listed for 
  the ri ght-hand model. 
   
 Note 6: Interchan geability       
  (a) Refer to Hartzell service Letter HC-SL-30-260 for ice protection system component interchangeability. 
    
 Note 7: Accessories 
  (a) Pro peller spinner.  (weight of spinner extra) 
  (1) Approved with Hartzell and other manufacturers’ spinners when listed on Hartzell type design data. 
  (2) All propeller spinners must be approved as part of the aircraft installation regardless of manufacturer.  
(See NOTE 10) 
  (b) Pro peller deicing (weight of deicing equipment extra) 
  (1) Propeller models listed in this data sheet are a pproved for use with propeller ice protection equipment 
listed in Hartzell Manual 159( ) or in other Hartzell type design data. 
  (2) All propeller ice protection equipment must be approve d as part of the aircraft installation regardless of 
manufacturer.  (See NOTE 10) 
    
 Note 8: Shank Fairings Not applicable. 
    
 Note 9: Special Limits Not applicable. 
   
 Note 10: Propeller installation must be ap proved as part of the aircraft Type Certificate and demonstrate compliance with the 
applicable aircraft airworthiness standards. 
  Propeller models listed herein consist of basic hub and blade models.  Most propeller  models include additional 
characters to denote minor changes and specific features as explained in Notes 1 and 2.  Refer to the aircraft Type 
Certificate Data Sheet for the specific propeller model applicable to the installation. 
  Propellers with composite blades must be evaluated for bird impact resistance prior to approval on any type aircraft.  
Hartzell Propeller must perform tests a nd/or analyses based on aircraft conf iguration and operating conditions to 
determine the potential hazard as a result of a bird strike.

P00015CH, Revision 11 Page 4 of 4  
 
 Note 11: Retirement Time 
  (a) Life Limits and Mandatory Inspections 
  (1) Airworthiness limitations, if an y, are specified in Hartzell Manual 486. 
  (2) The propeller Certificate Management Certification Branch must evaluate the propeller installation for 
each new aircraft installation to assess possible changes in the airworthiness limitations. 
   
 Note 12: S pecial Notes 
  (a) Refer to Hartzell Manual no. 202( ) for overspeed and overtorque limits. 
    
  (b) Refer to Hartzell Service Lett er HC-SL-61-61( ) for overhaul periods. 
   
END
```

## ADs

None name its models.

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