- Holder
- Hercules Propellers Limited
- Revision
- 0
- Revised
- September 8, 2025
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Propeller
- Certification basis
- Part 21, Part 35
- Models
- 4
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Models · 4
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 7242245-S | ||
| 7045261-S | ||
| 7650723-S | ||
| 7448814-S |
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET P00123IB
TCDS NUMBER P00123IB
REVISION: Original
Hercules Propellers Limited
MODEL: 7242245-S
7045261-S
7650723-S
7448814-S
September 8, 2025
Propellers of models described herein confirming with this data sheet (which is part of this Type Certificate No. P00123IB) and other
approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Administration, meet the minimum standards for use in certified 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 approved manufacturer’s manual and other approved instructions.
TYPE CERTIFICATE
HOLDER
Hercules Propellers Limited
Canal Iron Works
Hope Mills
London Road
Stroud
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom GL5 2SH
TYPE Fixed-pitch, two-bladed
MATERIAL Laminated wood composite structure, with a varnish or paint cover. The leading edge of the
blade is protected by a composite erosion protection sheath.
NUMBER OF BLADES 2 (two)
DESIGN SERIES 7242245-S, 7045261-S, 7650723-S, 7448814-S
Propeller Model
(See Note 2)
Maximum Continuous
HP (kW) RPM
Takeoff
HP (kW) RPM
Maximum
Diameter
Inch (mm)
Approximate
Weight
lbs. (kg)
7242245-S 65 (48.5) 2350 65 (48.5) 2350 72.0 (1829) 10.31 (4.68)
7045261-S 100 (74.6) 2750 100 (74.6) 2750 70.0 (1778) 9.90 (4.12)
7650723-S 150 (111.9) 2600 150 (111.9) 2600 76.0 (1930) 12.08 (5.48)
7448814-S 165 (123.0) 2800 165 (123.0) 2800 74.0 (1880) 12.30 (5.58)
TCDS P00123IB Page 2 of 3
CERTIFICATION BASIS: Pursuant to 14 CFR 21.29(a)(1)(ii), the Type Certificate was issued in validation of the United
Kingdom (UK) Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Certification Standards CS-P, amendment 2,
effective June 24, 2020, which was found to provide a level of safety equivalent to that
provided by 14 CRF Part 35, effective February 1, 1965, Amendments 35-1 to 35-10, inclusive.
The UK CAA issued Type Certificate UK.TC.P00114 effective March 12, 2025.
TC APPLICATION DATE:
April 24, 2025
TC ISSUED: September 8, 2025
TC (IMPORT) NO.
PRODUCTION BASIS:
P00123IB
UK CAA BCAR A8-21 approval number AI/10077/16
IMPORT REQUIREMENTS: To be considered eligible for installation on U.S. registered aircraft, each propeller to be exported
to the United States shall be accompanied by a certificate of airworthiness for export or certifying
statement endorsed by the exporting cognizant civil airworthiness authority which contains the
following language:
(1) This propeller conforms to its United States type design (Type Certificate Number P00123IB)
and is in a condition for safe operation.
(2) This propeller has been subjected by the manufacture to a final operational check and is in a
proper state of airworthiness. Reference FAR Section 21.500 which provides for the
airworthiness acceptance of aircraft engines or propellers manufactured outside the U.S. for
which a U.S. type certificate has been issued. Additional guidance is contained in FAA Advisory
Circular 21-23, Airworthiness Certification of Civil Aircraft, Engines, Propellers, and Related
Products, Imported into the United States.
NOTES
NOTE 1. Installation is to be made with special steel bolts with/without spacers, with/without spinners as required which are
either furnished or specified by the propeller manufacturer.
NOTE 2. MODEL DESIGNATION:
72 42 245 S T
Indicates Tapered Hub
Blade Profile
S=Symmetrical
C=Classic
Unique design identification
Propeller Pitch (inches)
Diameter (inches)
NOTE 3. Not applicable
NOTE 4. Not applicable
NOTE 5. Not applicable
NOTE 6. Not applicable
TCDS P00123IB Page 3 of 3
NOTE 7. Not applicable
NOTE 8. Not applicable
NOTE 9. The 7242245-S propeller is intended for installation on the Piper Aircraft, Inc. J3C-65, J3C-65S, Army L-4, Army L-4A,
Army L-4B (Navy NE-1), Army L-4H, Army L-4J (Navy NE-2), 2 POLM, PA-11, PA-11S, PA-18, and PA-19 (Army L-
18C) models, fitted with Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. A-65 series engines.
The 7045261-S propeller is intended for installation on the Piper Aircraft, Inc. J3C-65, J3C-65S, Army L-4, Army L-4A,
Army L-4B (Navy NE-1), Army L-4H, Army L-4J (Navy NE-2), 2 POLM, PA-11, PA-11S, PA-18, and PA-19 (Army L-
18C) models, fitted with Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. C-85 series, C-90-8F, and O-200-A series engines.
The 7650723-S propeller is intended for installation on the Univair Aircraft Corporation (Stinson) 108, 108-1, 108-2, 108-3
and 108-5 models, fitted with Franklin Sp. z.o.o. 6A4-150-B3, B4, or B31 engines.
The 7448814-S propeller is intended for installation on the Univair Aircraft Corporation (Stinson) 108, 108-1, 108-2, 108-3
and 108-5 models, fitted with Franklin Sp. z.o.o. 6A4-165-B3 or B4 engines.
The propeller Certificate Management Certification Branch (CMCB) for each new aircraft installation must assess how the
propeller installation could change the airworthiness limitations.
NOTE 10. The propeller installation must be approved as part of the aircraft type certificate to demonstrate compliance with the
applicable aircraft airworthiness standards.
NOTE 11. Special Limits: The approved Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness is
published in HPM1006 Installation and Operation Manual, Airworthiness Limitations and Continued Airworthiness
Maintenance Tasks Sections for propeller types 7242245-S and 7045261-S, and in HPM1007 Installation and Operation
Manual, Airworthiness Limitations and Continued Airworthiness Maintenance Tasks Sections. for propeller types 7650723-
S and 7448814-S.
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