Enjoy the Cirrus Lifestyle to the Fullest with Hartzell Propeller
For Cirrus owners, flying is much more than getting from point A to point B. It’s freedom. It’s adventure. It’s a lifestyle.
From weekend getaways to business trips that skip the airline headaches, your Cirrus gives you a world-class flying experience. And when you fly an aircraft designed to maximize luxury, comfort, and convenience, every detail matters. That includes the propeller.
How does a Hartzell carbon fiber prop help you get the most out of your Cirrus? Let’s take a closer look:
Your Carbon Airplane Deserves a Real Carbon Fiber Prop
Carbon fiber is one of the strongest materials on Earth, yet it’s extraordinarily lightweight. No wonder carbon fiber is widely used in aerospace applications ranging from spacecraft to personal aircraft to propellers.
The Cirrus SR series was among the first general aviation aircraft to use all-composite construction, primarily carbon fiber and fiberglass. This innovative design led to an iconic aircraft known for its lighter weight, durability, and sleek aerodynamic profile.
If you’re getting ready to buy a Cirrus, it only makes sense to pair your carbon aircraft with advanced carbon fiber propeller technology. As you’re configuring your Cirrus, make sure the propeller you choose has the same commitment to structural integrity as your aircraft.
You should know that some “composite” propellers utilize a laminated wood core covered by a thin composite shell. Meanwhile, the strength of Hartzell’s carbon fiber blades comes from thick, load-bearing spars and multiple layers of carbon fiber and resin. A synthetic core simply provides shape and vibration dampening, but the strength is all carbon.
Peak Performance. Premium Ramp Appeal.
Your propeller doesn’t just need to look great on the front of your Cirrus. It should deliver a flying experience that’s as refined, dependable, and capable as the aircraft itself.
Over the years, Hartzell has developed carbon fiber propellers that are purpose-built for the Cirrus SR platform, engineered specifically to match the sophistication of the Cirrus flying experience.
With advanced blade aerodynamics, lightweight carbon fiber construction, and precision engineering, Hartzell carbon fiber Cirrus props like the 4-blade Odyssey deliver the premium performance Cirrus owners expect. Stunning ramp appeal is simply the cherry on top.
Built for the Way Cirrus Owners Fly
Whether you’re flying for business, family trips, or personal adventure, when you own a Cirrus, the goal is to fly it as much as possible. The last thing any owner wants is to be grounded by unplanned or extended repairs.
At Hartzell, we care about keeping you flying. With reduced lifecycle costs and longer blade life expectancy, our carbon fiber composite propeller blades offer significant long-term value for your propeller investment. In fact, our carbon fiber blades are certified for unlimited life, with blades in service today exceeding 50,000 flight hours.
To protect against everyday wear and tear, our carbon fiber blades feature replaceable nickel leading edges and nickel erosion protection beneath the paint to guard against stone chips and other debris.
When minor blade repairs are required, they can often be completed on-wing by an A&P mechanic, without the need to remove your propeller and ship it to a prop shop. It’s all about giving you more value and more time to enjoy the Cirrus lifestyle to the fullest.
Ask for Hartzell By Name
You chose Cirrus for a reason, and that lifestyle isn’t complete without a propeller that’s made to match the quality, performance, and integrity of your aircraft.
Not just any “composite” prop will do—make sure it’s a Hartzell carbon fiber propeller, engineered specifically to optimize the advanced design of the Cirrus platform.
Why compromise on your dream aircraft? Ask your Cirrus sales representative for Hartzell by name. It’s the only way to know your prop is Built On Honor.
P.S. Want to upgrade your existing Cirrus prop to an advanced Hartzell carbon fiber design? Our Top Prop STC program allows you to upgrade to our innovative new designs featuring scimitar blades, blended airfoils, and structural carbon fiber composite materials.
You can even reduce your Top Prop purchase price by trading in your existing, serviceable propeller* of any general aviation aircraft make and model.
Get in touch with our team to learn more today.
*Trade-in purchases are at the discretion of Hartzell Propeller, Inc. All core purchases require (a) complete logbook information detailing maintenance history, (b) applicable 8130-3 certificates, and (c) a recorded Time Since New (TSN).