# TCDS P10NE: Hartzell Propeller LLC

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Hartzell Propeller LLC
- Revision: 41
- Revised: August 13, 2024
- Product: Propeller
- Certification basis: Part 35
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/8f/29/8f2934987aede73eb99782cf99ce941c5ce083cc365d1bdc778f827009434169
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID159976923920240814163008.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/P10NE

## Models (2)

As the data sheet lists them.

- HC-D4
- HC-E4

## 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 P10NE 
  FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Revision 41 
   Hartzell 
   HC-D4, HC-E4 
  TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. P10NE August 13, 2024 
  
 Propellers of mod els described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of Type Certificate No. P10NE) 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 LLC. 
  Piqua, OH 45356 
    Type Certificate Holder Record Hartzell Propeller Inc. 
  Piqua, OH 45356 
    Type Constant speed; hydraulic (see Notes 3 and 4) 
 Engine shaft Special flange (see Note 1) 
 Hub material Aluminum Alloy 
 Blade material See “Notes” column in table below  
 Number of blades Four 
 Hub models HC-D4N-(2,3,5); HC-D4P-5; HC-E4N-(2,3,5); HC-E4A-(2,3); HC-E4P-(3,5), HC-E4W-(3,5) 
     Maximum   Diameter Approx. Max. Wt. Complete  
 Blades Continuous  Takeoff Limits (For Reference Only) Notes 
 (see Note 2) HP RPM  HP RPM (see Note 2) (see Notes 3 and 7) (See Note 10) 
   HC-D4N-(2,3) 
           D9383 950 2000  950 2000 94” to 84” 152 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9383-10      (-0 to -10)   
           D9512 950 2040  950 2040 96” to 86” 152 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9512-10      (-0 to -10)   
           HC-D4N-3 
           D9083 950 2000  950 2000 91” to 81” 145 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9083-10      (-0 to -10)   
           D9290 750 2200  750 2200 93” to 83” 136 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9290-10      (-0 to -10)   
           D9510 750 2200  750 2200 96” to 86” 146.5 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9510-10      (-0 to -10)   
           D9511 850 2200  850 2200 96” to 86” 152 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9511-10      (-0 to -10)   
           D9515 850 2000  850 2000 96” to 86” 152 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9515-10      (-0 to -10)   
           D9901 750 2200  750 2200 100” to 90” 152 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9901-10      (-0 to -10)   
           HC-D4N-5 
           D9327 1100 2000  1100 2000 94” to 84” 151 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9327-10      (-0 to -10)   
           D8501 800 2000  800 2000 86” to 76” 130 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 To D8501-10      (-0 to -10)

P10NE, Revision 41 Page 2 of 7  
 
  Maximum   Diameter Approx. Max. Wt. Complete  
 Blades Continuous  Takeoff Limits (For Reference Only) Notes 
 (see Note 2) HP RPM  HP RPM (See Note 10) (see Notes 3 and 7) (See Note 10) 
           HC-D4P-5 
           D10541 1000 1700  1000 1700 106” to 96” 165 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D10541-10      (-0 to -10)   
   HC-E4P-5 
           E11990 1000 1540  1000 1540 120” 132 lb. Aramid Composite 
           HC-E4A-3 
           E10477 1200 1700  1200 1700 105” to 95” 160 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to E10477-10      (-0 to -10)   
           E10478 1200 1700  1200 1700 105” to 95” 168.5 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to E10478-10      (-0 to -10)   
           E10479 1200 1700  1200 1700 105” to 97” 156 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to E10479-8      (-0 to -8)   
           E10950  1400 1735  1400 1735 110” 132 lb. Aramid Composite 
           HC-E4A-2 
           E9612 1300 2000  1300 2000 97” to 87” 155 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to E9612-10      (-0 to -10)   
           E9673 1600 2000  1600 2000 97” to 87” 155 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to E9673-10      (-0 to -10)   
           HC-E4N-(2,3,5); HC-E4A-(2,3); HC-E4P-,5 
           D9390 950 2000  950 2000 94” to 84” 145 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9390-10      (-0 to -10)   
           HC-E4N-(3,5); HC-E4A-3; HC-E4P-5 
           D9391 950 2000  950 2000 94” to 84” 145 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9391-10      (-0 to -10)   
           HC-E4N-3 
           E8190 750 2200  750 2200 81.75” 120 lb. Aramid Composite 
           D8292 800 2000  800 2000 82.5” to 76.5” 121 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D8292-6 or  or (-0 to -6)   
  680 2200  680 2200    
           D8295 550 2200  550 2200 82.5” to 72.5” 122 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D8295-10      (-0 to -10)   
           D8990 750 2200  750 2200 90” to 80” 142 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D8990-10      (-0 to -10)   
           E9083 950 2000  950 2000 91” to 81” 145 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to E9083-10      (-0 to -10)   
           D9290 750 2200  750 2200 93” to 83” 136 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9290-10      (-0 to -10)   
           D9511 850 2200  850 2200 96” to 86” 152 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9511-10      (-0 to -10)

Page 3 of 7 P10NE, Revision 41 
  Maximum   Diameter Approx. Max. Wt. Complete  
 Blades Continuous  Takeoff Limits (For Reference Only) Notes 
 (see Note 2) HP RPM  HP RPM (See Note 10) (see Notes 3 and 7) (See Note 10) 
           HC-E4N-3 (cont’d) 
           E9512 950 2040  950 2040 96” to 86” 155 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 E9512-10      (-0 to -10)   
           D9900 900 2000  900 2000 100” to 90” 145 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9900-10      (-0 to -10)   
           D9901 750 2200  750 2200 100” to 90” 154 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9901-10      (-0 to -10)   
           NC9208+2 850 2000  850 2000 95” to 83” 115 lb. Carbon Composite 
 to NC9208-10      (+2 to -10)   
   E10703 900 2000  900 2000 108” to 98” 153 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to E10703-10      (-0 to -10)   
           GC11114 900 1900  900 1900 110” to 100”  122 lb. Carbon Composite 
 to GC11114-10      (-0 to -10)   
   HC-E4P-3 
           E10479 1200 1700  1200 1700 105” to 97” 156 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to E10479-8      (-0 to -8)   
   HC-E4N-2 
           E9512 950 2040  950 2040 96” to 86” 152 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to E9512-10      (-0 to -10)   
           HC-E4N-5 
           E9327 1100 2000  1100 2000 94” to 84” 150 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to E9327-10      (-0 to -10)   
           D9690 950 2000  950 2000 97” to 87” 154 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9690-10      (-0 to -10)   
           E9782 750 1591  750 1591 97.7” to 87.7” 160 lb Aluminum Alloy 
 To E9782-10      (-0 to -10)   
           NC10904 1100 1591  1100 1591 110” to 100” 134 lb. Carbon Composite 
 to NC10904-10      (-0 to -10)   
           E10991 950 1591  950 1591 109.5” to 99.5” 172 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to E10991-10      (-0 to -10)   
           HC-E4N-(2,3,5) 
           E8501 800 2000  800 2000 86” to 76” 130 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to E8501-10 or  or (-0 to -10)   
  680 2200  680 2200

P10NE, Revision 41 Page 4 of 7  
 
  Maximum   Diameter Approx. Max. Wt. Complete  
 Blades Continuous  Takeoff Limits (For Reference Only) Notes 
 (see Note 2) HP RPM  HP RPM (See Note 10) (see Notes 3 and 7) (See Note 10) 
           HC-E4W-3 
           D8990 777 2080  777 2080 90” to 80” 142 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D8990-10      (-0 to -10)   
           D9290 750 2200  750 2200 93” to 83” 136 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9290-10      (-0 to -10)   
           E9083 950 2080  950 2080 91” to 81” 145 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to E9083-10      (-0 to -10)   
           D9900 850 2080  850 2080 100” to 90” 142 Aluminum Alloy 
 to D9900-10      (-0 to -10)   
  
 HC-E4W-5 
           E10305 1100 1591  1100 1591 104” to 94” 173 lb. Aluminum Alloy 
 to E10305-10      (-0 to -10)

Page 5 of 7 P10NE, Revision 41 
 
 Certification Basis: 14 CFR Part 35 effective October 14, 1980 with amendments 1 through 5 thereto.  Type 
Certificate No. P10NE issued January 18, 1985 under Delegated Option Authorization procedures 
of 14 CFR Part 21 Subpart J. 
     Models approved to the original certification basis include the following: 
  HC-D4N-(2,3,5); HC-D4P-5; HC-E4N-3; HC-E4P-5 
     Models added, updated or revised in accordance with 14 CFR Part 35 effective August 18, 1990 
with amendments 35-1 through 35-6 include the following: 
  HC-D4N-5; HC-E4A-(2,3); HC-E4N-(2,3,5); HC-E4P-5; HC-E4W-(3,5) 
     The following models were added, updated or revised in accordance with 14 CFR Part 35 with 
amendments 35-1 through 35-8 effective December 23, 2008,  
  HC-E4N-3; HC-E4A-3; HC-D4N-3 
     Models added  after August 31, 2009  are approved  in accordance with Organization Designation 
Authorization procedures of 14 CFR Part 183 Subpart D 
     The following models were added, updated or revised in accordance with 14 CFR Part 35 with 
amendments 35-1 through 35-9 effective March 19, 2013: 
HC-E4A-2, HC-D4N-3, HC-E4W-3, HC-E4P-3 
     The following models were added, updated or revised in accordance with 14 CFR Part 35 with 
amendments 35-1 through 35-9A effective July 26, 2013: 
HC-E4N-3, HC-E4N-5, HC-E4A-3 
     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: 
  HC-E4W-3, HC-E4N-3, HC-D4N-3, E4N-5 
    Production Basis: Production Certificate no. 10 
 
 
 
 Note 1:  Hub Model Designation  
      HC – D    4     N  -  2    A  
          K when used denotes a through-bolt hub mounting scheme 
          L when used denotes left-hand rotation 
          V when used indicates a hub that accommodates a GC blade shank 
          Y when used with -3 models indicates optional start locks 
          Any other character denotes minor change not affecting interchangeability or eligibility 
                     Denotes specific design features (see Note 4) 
          -2: no beta feedback mechanism 
          -3: external beta feedback mechanism 
          -5: start locks, internal beta feedback mechanism 
                     N denotes flange with eight 9/16” bolts and two ½” dowels on a 4.25” bolt circle 
          P is identical to N flange except uses four ½” dowels 
          A denotes flange with twelve 9/16” bolts and two 5/8” dowels on a 5.125” bolt circle 
          W is similar to N except uses studs in place of bolts 
                     Number of blades 
                     D specifies basic hub and blade retention 
          E specifies modified hub and blade retention 
                     Hartzell Controllable

P10NE, Revision 41 Page 6 of 7  
 
 Note 2:  Blade Model Designation  
        D    90   83   A    K  -  2  
          Number of inches cut off from (or added to if +) basic diameter 
                     B or K denotes deicing boots 
                     S when used with aluminum blades denotes a shot-peened exterior (see Note 6) 
          C when used with 10950 blade model indicates alternate counterweight (see Note 6) 
          H when used designates a blade manufactured with erosion protection on the leading edge 
          Any other character denotes a minor modification not affecting eligibility 
                     Basic blade model 
                     Basic diameter in inches.*  Add one inch correction for all blade models. 
                     Blade shank configuration:  
          D or E denotes right-hand tractor 
          NC denotes “N” shank right-hand tractor composite blade with counterweight 
          GC denotes “G” shank right-hand tractor composite blade with counterweight 
          HD or HE or HNC denotes right-hand pusher 
          LD or LE or LNC denotes left-hand pusher 
          JD or JE or JNC denotes left-hand tractor 
  * Diameter limits are nominal diameters of the assembled propeller. They do not include 
the +/- one eighth inch manufacturing tolerance the FAA allows for propellers with basic 
diameter less than 14 feet. 
 
  Note 3:  Pitch Control (weight of pitch control extra) 
     Maximum output pressure:                                                                  HC-E4A-(2,3) models: 
HC-(D,E)4(N,P,W)-(2,5) models: 
HC-E4N-3KU model 
HC-(D,E)4(N,P,W)-3 models: 
700 psig 
610 psig 
610 psig 
500 psi 
      (a) All propeller models have counterweighted blades and use governor oil to decrease pitch.  (See Note 4) 
      (b) The Hartzell propeller model HC-E4A-2( ) is controlled by an integrated control system which is part of the 
engine type design.  The propeller model HC-E4A-2 complies with the propeller airworthiness requirements 
when used with the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-68 series engine only.  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 system, 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. 
      (c) All governors and propeller control systems must be approved as part of the aircraft installation regardless of 
manufacturer.  (See Note 10) 
    
 Note 4:  Feathering The -2, -3 and -5  models incorporate feathering and unfeathering features. 
                   Reversing The -3 and -5 models are approved for installation as reversing propellers with appropriate reversing 
controls. 
    
 Note 5:  Left-Hand Models 
    The left-hand version of an approved propeller model is approved at the same rating and diameter as listed for the 
right-hand model.  (see Notes 1 and 2) 
    
 Note 6:  Interchangeability 
      (a) Shot-peened blades may replace non shot-peened blades either individually or as a set.  (see Note 2) 
      (b) E10950()CB blades may replace E10950PB blades models either in pairs or as a set.  Opposing pairs of blades 
in the hub must have the same designation.  (see Note 2) 
      (c) E10950PCK blades may replace E10950PK blades models either in pairs or as a set.  Opposing pairs of blades 
in the hub must have the same designation.  (see Note 2)

Page 7 of 7 P10NE, Revision 41 
  (d) Refer to Hartzell Service Letter HC-SL-30-260 for ice protection system component interchangeability. 
 
 Note 7:  Accessories (See Note 10) 
  (a) Propeller 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) Propeller deicing (weight of deicing equipment extra) 
       (1) Approved with Goodrich electrical deicing kit 5EXXXX-X, 7EXXXX-X, 65-XXX, 67-XXX,  
or 77-XXX when the specific kit number is listed on Hartzell type design data and installed in 
accordance with Goodrich Report no. ATA 30-60-07, Goodrich drawing no. 7E1284 or Beech 
installation drawing no. 50T-389045. 
        (2) Approved with Safeway deice equipment when installed in accordance with Safeway Installation 
Manual no. 6927 or E-5735-14 and Hartzell Manual 133( ) for aluminum blades or Manual 135( ) for 
composite blades, and associated STC or PMA documents. 
        (3) Propeller models listed in this data sheet are approved for use with propeller ice protection equipment 
listed in Hartzell Manual 159( ) or in other Hartzell type design data. 
        (4) All propeller ice protection equipment must be approved as part of the aircraft installation regardless of 
manufacturer.  (See NOTE 10) 
      (c) Propeller pulley drive.  (weight of pulley drive extra) 
       (1) Propeller model HC-E4A-2( ) used on Beechcraft Models 3000 and AT-6( ) uses containment ring P/N 
133-910029-11 and air conditioning system drive pulley P/N 133-910029-7 or 133-1400-1. 
        (2) Propeller model HC-D4N-2( ) with blade model D9512( ) is approved with Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. air 
conditioning system pulley drive P/N PC-9-1401-1 and pulley centering ring P/N PC-9-1402-1. 
        (3) Propeller model HC-D4N-2( ) with blade model D9512( ) is approved with EADS PZL air conditioning 
system pulley drive P/N 837.76.610-08-0. 
     
 Note 8:  Shank Fairings Not applicable. 
    
 Note 9:  Special Limits Not applicable. 
    
 Note 10:     The propeller installation must be approved as part of the aircraft type certificate to 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 and/or analyses based on aircraft configuration and operating conditions to 
determine the potential hazard as a result of a bird impact. 
   
 Note 11:  Retirement Time 
      (a) Life Limits and Mandatory Inspections 
       (1) Airworthiness limitations, if any, are specified in Hartzell Manuals 147( ) or 149( ). 
        (2) The propeller CMACO must evaluate the propeller installation for each new aircraft installation to 
assess possible changes in the airworthiness limitations. 
     
 Note 12:  Special Notes 
      (a) Refer to Hartzell Manual no. 202( ) for overspeed and overtorque limits. 
      (b) Refer to Hartzell Service Letter HC-SL-61-61( ) for recommended overhaul periods. 
    END
```

## ADs (2, in force first)

- [AD 2006-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-24-07): Propeller blades · Hartzell Propeller BHC-C2Y, HC-A2V, HC-A3V and 52 more. Effective Jan 3, 2007
- [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

## STCs approved under this data sheet (3)

- [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 SP00662SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP00662SE): Installation of SMR electrothermal propeller deicer P/N SMR3017-1W as a replacement for BF Goodrich electrothermal propeller deicer P/N 4E3017-1.. SMR Technologies

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