Hartzell Propeller has received FAA Part 35 Type Certification for the first propeller designed specifically for advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, says the company in a press release.
“The company worked with aerospace company BETA Technologies to achieve this landmark, conducting all testing of its propeller on BETA’s proprietary electric propulsion systems (electric engines), which are designed and manufactured in-house by BETA. This milestone signifies the maturity, certifiability, and commercialization of the AAM industry, and next-generation electric aviation. It is also a huge practical step forward in the industry’s collective ability to support the growing demand for safe, low-cost, and efficient urban and regional air transport.
“With this certification, Hartzell’s propeller is the first to earn FAA type certification specifically for integration with electric propulsion systems. These systems, like BETA’s, are capable of managing a wide range of different loads and conditions — from regenerative braking to startup — all of which Hartzell’s propellers are uniquely designed to support. The approval comes after thousands of hours of ground and flight testing over four years, and verifies that the propeller exceeds the rigorous performance and safety standards of FAA Part 35.
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