# TCDS P15EA: Hartzell Propeller LLC - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Hartzell Propeller LLC - Revision: 32 - Revised: March 31, 2025 - Product: Propeller - Certification basis: Part 35 - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/5a/d4/5ad4f91c774478bd925a3406f98c4d7a7fad53f8af602ca0cd0683fb21d8f05d - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID172355794020250401150851.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/P15EA ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - HC-B3T ## 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 P15EA FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Revision 32 Hartzell HC-B3T TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. P15EA March 31, 2025 Propellers of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of Type Certificate No. P15EA) 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 Alloy Steel Blade material See below Number of blades Three Hub models HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B3TN-7, HC-B3TF-7, HC-B3TW-3 (see Notes 1 and 4) Maximum Diameter Approx. Max. Wt. Complete Blades Continuous Takeoff Limits (For Reference Only) Blade (see Note 2) HP RPM HP RPM (see Note 2) (see Notes 3 and 7) Construction HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B3TN-7 T10172( )-0 500 2200 550 2200 101 3/8” to 80 3/8” 105 lb. * Aluminum Alloy to T10172( )-21 (-0 to -21) T10173( )+1 680 2200 680 2200 102 3/8” to 76 3/8” 105 lb. * Aluminum Alloy to T10173( )-25 (+1 to -25) T10173( )-8 750 2200 750 2200 93 3/8” to 89 3/8” 105 lb. * Aluminum Alloy to T10173( )-12 (-8 to -12) T10173A-0 750 2000 750 2000 101 3/8” to 80 3/8” 108 lb. * Aluminum Alloy to T10173A-21 (-0 to -21) T10173D-0 850 2000 850 2000 101 3/8” to 80 3/8” 110 lb. * Aluminum Alloy to T10173D-21 (-0 to -21) T10176( )+1 680 2200 680 2200 102 3/8” to 80 3/8” 105 lb. * Aluminum Alloy to T10176( )-21 (+1 to -21) T10178( )-0 750 2200 800 2200 101 3/8” to 80 3/8” 112.5 lb. ** Aluminum Alloy to T10178( )-21 or or (-0 to -21) 850 2000 1000 2000 T10282( )+6 725 1591 776 1591 108” to 86” 113 lb. ** Aluminum Alloy to T10282( )-16 (+6 to -16) T10282( )+6 725 1591 776 1591 108” to 106” 113 lb. ** Aluminum Alloy to T10282( )+4 or or (+6 to +4) 600 2000 600 2000 T10282( )+4 750 2200 750 2200 106” to 102” 113 lb. ** Aluminum Alloy to T10282( )-0 (+4 to -0) P15EA, Revision 32 Page 2 of 6 Maximum Diameter Approx. Max. Wt. Complete Blades Continuous Takeoff Limits (For Reference Only) Blade (see Note 2) HP RPM HP RPM (see Note 2) (see Notes 3 and 7) Construction HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B3TN-7 (cont.) T10282( )-0 750 2200 800 2200 102” to 81” 112.5 lb. ** Aluminum Alloy to T10282( )-21 or or (-0 to -21) 850 2000 1000 2000 T10282( )-21 750 2200 750 2200 81” to 72” 112.5 lb. ** Aluminum Alloy to T10282( )-30 (-21 to -30) T10282N( )-0 750 2200 800 2200 102” to 81” 112.5 lb. ** Aluminum Alloy to T10282N( )-21 or or (-0 to -21) 850 2000 1000 2000 T10573( )-3 750 2200 800 2200 102” to 81” 112.5 lb. ** Aluminum Alloy to T10573( )-24 or or (-3 to -24) 840 2000 1000 2000 T10673( )-0 725 1591 776 1591 106” to 86” 116 lb. ** Aluminum Alloy to T10673( )-20 (-0 to -20) T10876( )-0 820 1591 820 1591 108 3/8” to 88 3/8” 116 lb. ** Aluminum Alloy to T10876( )-20 (-0 to -20) HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5 T10290N( )-0 850 2000 1000 2000 102” to 92” 135 lb. Aluminum Alloy to T10290N( )-10 (-0 to -10) HC-B3TN-3 T9212-0 450 2200 450 2200 92” to 82” 118.2 lb. Aluminum Alloy To T9212-10 (-0 to -10) T10282( )+4 870 1900 870 1900 106” to 102” 113 lb.** Aluminum Alloy to T10282( )-0 (+4 to -0) T10290N( )+2 850 2000 850 2000 104” to 102” 135 lb. Aluminum Alloy to T10290N( )-0 or or (+2 to -0) 870 1900 870 1900 T10890C( )-2 950 1900 950 1900 106” to 98” 139 lb. Aluminum Alloy to T10890C( )-10 (-2 to -10) T10891( )-2 870 1900 870 1900 106” to 98” 140 lb. Aluminum Alloy to T10891( )-10 (-2 to -10) HC-B3TN-5 T10290N( )+2 750 2000 750 2000 104” to 102” 135 lb. Aluminum Alloy to T10290N( )-0 (+2 to -0) HC-B3TF -7 T9212( )-0 450 2180 450 2180 92” to 82” 118 lb. Aluminum Alloy to T9212( )-10 (-0 to -10) T10172( )-0 450 2180 450 2180 101 3/8” to 80 3/8” 115 lb. Aluminum Alloy to T10172( )-21 (-0 to -21) T10173( )+1 450 2180 450 2180 102 3/8” to 70 3/8” 115 lb. Aluminum Alloy to T10173( )-31 (+1 to -31) Page 3 of 6 P15EA, Revision 32 Maximum Diameter Approx. Max. Wt. Complete Blades Continuous Takeoff Limits (For Reference Only) Blade (see Note 2) HP RPM HP RPM (see Note 2) (see Notes 3 and 7) Construction HC-B3TF-7 (cont.) T10176( )+1 450 2180 450 2180 102 3/8” to 80 3/8” 115 lb. Aluminum Alloy to T10176( )-21 (+1 to -21) T10178( )-0 450 2180 450 2180 101 3/8” to 80 3/8” 127 lb. Aluminum Alloy to T10178( )-21 (-0 to -21) T10282( )+6 450 2180 450 2180 108” to 81” 127.5 lb. Aluminum Alloy to T10282( )-21 (+6 to -21) T10282( )-21 450 2180 450 2180 81” to 72” 127.5 lb. Aluminum Alloy to T10282( )-30 (-21 to -30) HC-B3TW-3 T10282( )+4 850 2080 850 2080 106” to 102” 136 lb. Aluminum Alloy to T10282( )-0 (+4 to -0) T10890CN( )-2 950 1900 950 1900 106” to 98” 139 lb. Aluminum Alloy to T10890CN( )-10 (-2 to -10) * ** for HC-B3TN-3, -5, -7 models add 10.0 lb. for HC-B3TN-3, -5, -7 models add 14.5 lb. P15EA, Revision 32 Page 4 of 6 Certification Basis: Civil Air Regulations Part 14 effective December 15, 1956 with amendment 14-1 thereto. Type Certificate no. P15EA issued Feb. 7, 1964. Date of application for T.C.: January 29, 1964 The following models were included under the original certification basis: HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5 The following models were added, updated or revised in accordance with 14 CFR Part 35 with amendments 35-1 through 35-2 effective April 3, 1967: HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B3TN-7, HC-B3TF-7 The following models were added, updated or revised in accordance with 14 CFR Part 35 with amendments 35-1 through 35-5 effective October 14, 1980: HC-B3TF-7 The following models were added, updated or revised in accordance with 14 CFR Part 35 with amendments 35-1 through 35-6 effective August 1, 1990: HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B3TN-7, HC-B3TW-3 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-B3TW-3, HC-B3TN-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 35-9A effective July 26, 2013: HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TW-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-B3TN-3 Production Basis: Production Certificate no. 10 Note 1: Hub Model Designation (See Notes 4, 5 and 6) HC - B 3 T N - 3 AL L when used denotes left hand rotation Y when used denotes optional start locks Any other character denotes minor change not affecting eligibility Denotes specific design features -2: no beta feedback mechanism, no start locks for base model -3: external beta feedback mechanism, no start locks for base model -5: internal beta feedback mechanism, base model includes start locks -7: internal beta feedback mechanism, no start locks for base model N denotes special flange with 8 - 9/16” bolts and 2 dowels on a 4 1/4” B.C. F denotes special flange with 6-1/2” bolts and 2 dowels on a 4” B.C. W denotes special flange with a 3/8" spacer, 8 - 9/16" studs and 2 dowels on a 4 1/4" B.C. Hartzell blade shank size Number of blades Identifies basic design Hartzell Controllable Page 5 of 6 P15EA, Revision 32 Note 2: Blade Model Designation (See Notes 5 and 6) L T 101 73 ( ) - 2Q Number when used indicates inches cut off from (or added to if preceded by ‘+’) basic diameter Q when used denotes special 1” x 90 deg. factory-bent tip. R when used denotes round blade tip shape A, C, D or F denotes a dimensional modification B, E or K denotes deicing boots H denotes hard alloy S denotes shot peened surface N denotes shank modification Any other character denotes a minor modification not affecting eligibility Basic blade model Basic diameter in inches Denotes needle bearing installation in blade shank L when used denotes left-hand rotation Note 3: Pitch Control (weight of pitch control extra) (See Notes 4 and 10) (a) All models have counterweighted blades and use governor oil to decrease pitch. (b) All governors and propeller control systems must be approved as part of the aircraft installation regardless of manufacturer. (c) HC-B3TF-7 models used on Rolls-Royce (Allison) 250-B17 series engines require the Hartzell C-3630( ) beta valve. (See Note 6) (d) Maximum control pressure for all models: 500 psig (e) General Electric Czech Aviation H80-100 series engine has an option to use either a hydro-mechanical or electronically integrated propeller pitch control. Hartzell propeller model HC-B3TW-3( ) is approved for use with either option, and complies with the propeller airworthiness requirements when used with either. 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. Note 4: Feathering (a) The -2, -3, -5 and -7 models incorporate feathering and unfeathering features. Reversing (a) The -3, -5 and -7 models are approved for installation as reversing propellers with reversing controls. (b) The -2 models do not reverse. Note 5: Left-Hand Models (See Notes 1 and 2) The left-hand version of an approved propeller model is approved at the same rating and diameter as listed for the right- hand model. P15EA, Revision 32 Page 6 of 6 Note 6: Interchangeability (See Notes 1 and 2) (a) Blades with the suffix “N” in the basic model number may replace those without an “N” either individually or as a set. Likewise, blades with the suffix “S” in the basic model number may replace those without an “S” either individually or as a set. When the aircraft Type Certificate or Supplemental Type Certificate specifies blades with the letters “N” or “S” in the basic model number, those characters must be retained in all replacement blade models. For example: Blades with neither “N” nor “S” may be replaced by “N”, “S” or “NS” blades, “N” blades may be replaced by “NS” blades, “S” blades may be replaced by “NS” blades. (b) Hard and soft alloy blades of the same model designation are interchangeable. (c) Propeller model HC-B3TN-5M(L) may replace models HC-B3TN-5C(L), -5E or -5G. Propeller model HC-B3TN-5E may replace model HC-B3TN-5C. Propeller model HC-B3TN-5NL may replace HC-B3TN-5DL or -5FL. Propeller model HC-B3TN-5P may replace HC-B3TN-5K. (d) Refer to Hartzell Service Letter HC-SL-30-260 for ice protection system component interchangeability. (e) Hartzell beta valves C-3630, C-3630-1 and C-3630-2 are interchangeable. Note 7: Accessories (a) Propeller ice protection system (weight of ice protection equipment extra) (1) 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. (2) All propeller ice protection equipment must be approved as part of the aircraft installation regardless of manufacturer. (See Note 10) (b) 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) 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. Note 11: Retirement Time (a) Life limits and mandatory inspections. (1) Airworthiness limitations, if any, are specified in Hartzell Owner’s Manual 139. (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: 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 (17, in force first) - [AD 2009-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-10-14): Steel hub turbine propellers · Hartzell Propeller HC-A3MV, HC-A3V, HC-B3M and 9 more. Effective Jun 4, 2009 - [AD 2006-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-24-07): Propeller blades · Hartzell Propeller BHC-C2Y, HC-A2V, HC-A3V and 52 more. 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