- Holder
- Hartzell Propeller LLC
- Revision
- 17
- Revised
- September 27, 2024
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Propeller
- Certification basis
- Part 35
- Models
- 3
The release keeps the latest revision of each data sheet. Model names are as the data sheet lists them.
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Models · 3
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HC-B4TW-3 | ||
| HC-B4TN-3 | ||
| HC-B4TN-5 |
Airworthiness directives · 15
ADs whose products are models on this data sheet, matched by model and maker.
AD 2009-10-14Steel hub turbine propellersAD 2006-24-07Propeller bladesAD 2005-18-20"FASTprop" propeller de-icersAD 2005-14-11Failed propeller bladeAD 2005-14-12Propeller mounting boltsAD 83-08-01 R2PropellersAD 2003-13-17Propeller bladeAD 96-18-14HubAD 95-03-03Hub Arm BoreAD 95-01-02HubAD 94-03-11Hub Arm AssemblyAD 87-15-05 R1Propeller BladesAD 74-14-01HARTZELL PROPELLERS Models T10173H()+(), T10176H()+(), T10178H()-(), and ()T10282H()+(), HC-B3TN-2( ), HC- B3TN-3( ), HC-B3TN-5( ), HC-B3TN-7( ), HC-B3TF-7( ), HC-B4TN-3( ) and HC-B4TN-5( ) PropellersAD 72-08-04BladesAD 83-08-01 R1HistoricalEngine Flange
STCs approved under this data sheet · 8
STC SP00582NYInstallation of Prop-Guard Polyurethane Protective Tape on the leading edge of metal propellers.STC SP00400SEInstallation of various propeller electrical de-icer modelsSTC SA00948CHInstallation of various de-icer wire harnesses. (E90 modified by STC SA3593NM, F90 modified by STC SA4131NM, B200 modified by STC SA2698NM-S, DHC-6 Series modified by STC SA3532NM)STC SA00823CHInstallation of various de-icer wire harnesses.STC SP00922CHInstallation of various SMR Technologies electrical propeller de-icer models. (RHFR34C6( ) 53/L106FA-0) (HC-B4T N-5ML/LT10574)STC SP00569SEInstallation of SMR Technologies electrothermal propeller deicer P/N SMR2598-10W as a replacement for BF Goodrich ectrothermal propeller deicer P/N 4E2598-10. Approved for HC-B4TN-5ML.STC SP1964SOInstallation of replacement electrothermal type de-icing boots.STC SP1318GLInstallation of replacement electrothermal type de-icing boots.
What the data sheet says
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P40EA
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Revision 17
Hartzell
HC-B4T
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. P40EA September 27, 2024
Propellers of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of Type Certificate No. P40EA) 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 Aluminum Alloy
Number of blades Four
Hub models HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TW-3, HC-B4TN-5 (see Notes 1 and 4)
Maximum Diameter Approx. Max. Wt. Complete
Blades Continuous Takeoff Limits (For Reference Only)
(see Note 2) HP RPM HP RPM (see Note 2)* (see Notes 3 and 7)
HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5
T9212-0 850 2000 850 2000 93” to 83” 158 lb.
to T9212-10 (-0 to –10)*
T9216-0 850 2000 850 2000 93” to 83” 158 lb.
to T9216-10 (-0 to –10)*
T10574-0 950 1620 950 1620 106” to 90” 165 lb.
to T10574-16 (-0 to –16)*
T10574A-0 950 1620 950 1620 106” to 90” 168 lb.
to T10574A-16 (-0 to –16)*
T10576-0 950 1591 950 1591 106” to 90” 170 lb.
to T10576-16 (-0 to –16)*
T10173+1 900 2200 900 2200 103.5” to 81.5” 155 lb.
to T10173-21 (+1 to –21)**
T10173AN-12.5 750 2200 900 2200 90” to 81.5” 157 lb.
to T10173AN-21 (-12.5 to –21)**
T10173F-10.5 750 2200 950 2200 92” to 81.5” 153 lb.
to T10173F-21 (-10.5 to –21)**
T10176+1 900 2200 900 2200 103.5” to 81.5” 155 lb.
to T10176-21 (+1 to –21)**
T10178-0 950 2200 950 2200 102.5” to 81.5” 165 lb.
to T10178-21 (-0 to –21)**
T10282-0 950 2200 950 2200 103” to 81” 165 lb.
to T10282-22 (-0 to –22)*
P40EA, Revision 17 Page 2 of 5
Maximum Diameter Approx. Max. Wt. Complete
Blades Continuous Takeoff Limits (For Reference Only)
(see Note 2) HP RPM HP RPM (see Note 2)* (see Notes 3 and 7)
HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5
T10282+6 950 1591 950 1591 109.25" to 103" 166 lb.
to T10282-0 or or (+6 to –0)***
800 2000 800 2000
T10890N-0 950 1591 950 1591 109.5" to 103.5" 186 lb.
to T10890N-6 (-0 to –6)**
HC-B4TN-5
T10891N-0 950 1591 950 1591 109.5" to 103.5" 186 lb.
to T10891N-6 (-0 to –6)**
HC-B4TW-3
T10282N-0 950 2200 950 2200 103” to 81” 166 lb.
to T10282N-22 (-0 to –22)*
HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TW-3
T10702N-0 950 2080 950 2080 108” to 98” 172 lb.
to T10702N-10 (-0 to –10)*
Certification Basis: 14 CFR Part 35 effective April 3, 1967 with amendments 35-1 and 35-2 thereto.
Type Certificate no. P40EA issued April 27, 1971 under Delegation Option Authorization
procedures of 14 CFR Part 21 Subpart J.
Date of application for T.C.: April 6, 1971
The following models were included under the original certification basis:
HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5
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-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5
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-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5
The following models were added, updated or revised in accordance with 14 CFR Part 35 with
amendments 35-1 through 35-8 effective October 24, 2008:
HC-B4TW-3, HC-B4TN-5
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-B4TN-3, HC-B4TW-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-B4TW-3
Production Basis: Production Certificate no. 10
Note 1: Hub Model Designation (See Notes 4 and 5)
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HC – B 4 T N - 3 A
L when used denotes left hand rotation
Any other character denotes minor change not affecting eligibility
Denotes specific design features
-3: external beta feedback mechanism
-5: start locks, internal beta feedback mechanism
N denotes special flange with 8 – 9/16” bolts and 2 dowels on a 4 1/4” 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
Note 2: Blade Model Designation (See Notes 5 and 6)
L T 101 73 FHB-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
B, E or K denotes deicing boots
H denotes hard alloy
N denotes shank modification
S denotes shot peened surface
Any other character denotes a minor modification not affecting eligibility
Basic blade model
Basic diameter in inches for a three blade propeller. Corrections are as follows:
* Add 1.0 inch.
** Add 1.5 inches.
*** Add 1.25 inches for T10282+6 only. Add 1.0 inch for all others.
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) Maximum control pressure for all models: 500 psig
(d) 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-B4TW-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.
P40EA, Revision 17 Page 4 of 5
Note 4: Feathering
(a) The -3 and -5 models incorporate feathering and unfeathering features.
Reversing
(a) The -3 and -5 models are approved for installation as reversing propellers with reversing controls.
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.
Note 6: Interchangeability (See Note 2)
(a) Hard and soft alloy blades of the same model designation are interchangeable.
(b) 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.
(c) Refer to Hartzell Service Letter HC-SL-30-260 for ice protection system component interchangeability.
Note 7: Accessories
(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 deice (weight of deice system 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)
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 Certification Branch Office must evaluate the propeller installation for each new aircraft
installation to assess possible changes in the airworthiness limitations.
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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