Free propeller care and maintenance videos

Citation

(2003), "Free propeller care and maintenance videos", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 75 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2003.12775dab.046

Free propeller care and maintenance videos

Free propeller care and maintenance videos

Hartzell Propeller announced that it has produced two new videos on propeller care and maintenance. Both videos are available free of charge. These videos are part of Hartzell's on going campaign to enhance flight safety by providing training and education on propellers. Previous materials developed as part of this effort include: Hartzell's award winning Web site: www.hartzellprop.com; the company's all new Propeller Owner's Manuals and the publication of "Propeller System Selection for your Kitplane."

The first video, entitled "Propeller Care and Maintenance for Professionals," is approximately 30 min in length and is aimed at aviation maintenance professionals. The video explains how to perform an annual inspection on a propeller, guidance for on- wing propeller inspection, repair and maintenance as well as an overview of a propeller overhaul. FAA Great Lakes Region Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year (2001) and Hartzell technician Mark Runge narrates this video (Plate 1).

Plate 1 Sean Tucker narrates Hartzell's new propeller care and maintenance video for pilots

Hartzell has sent a copy of this video to every FAA registered A&P mechanic that holds an Inspection Authorisation (IA) endorsement – over 16,000 copies! Hartzell received immediate positive feedback from numerous IA's. Typical comments included, "very professional", "...an outstanding presentation," "really well done," and "very informative."

A shorter 10 min video was developed for pilots. "Propeller Care and Maintenance for Pilots" features noted air show performer Sean D. Tucker providing a pilot's perspective and is entertaining while providing technical information including pre-flight inspections, routine maintenance and explaining why proper maintenance of the propeller is vitally important to the safe operation of an aircraft. This video will be included with every new Hartzell propeller as part of the Propeller Owner's Manual and is being distributed free at shows such as EAA Airventure, Sun n Fun, AOPA Expo and AERO Friedrichshafen.

Both videos are available in CD format for PCs and MACs and can be ordered free of charge by e-mailing Hartzell Product Support at techsupport@hartzellprop. com.

"Hartzell Propeller is committed to improve flight safety by providing propeller related training and educational materials to owners, operators and maintenance technicians. "Propeller Care and Maintenance For Professionals" and "Propeller Care and Maintenance For Pilots" are valuable additions to our growing portfolio of materials that are available to the aviation community," stated Jim Brown III, Copresident.

Details available from: Hartzell Propeller Inc. Tel: +1 937 778 4200; Fax: +1 937 778 4321.