- Covering Cirrus SR22T, Beech Bonanza, Piper Seminole, Van’s RV8
PIQUA, Ohio. 02 April 2024 . Hartzell Aviation has created a series of firewall forward safety tip maintenance training courses covering a variety of Hartzell products installed on four popular aircraft. The Hartzell Aviation videos are complimentary, and in addition, each safety tip video qualifies for FAA credit when logged into and enrolled in the FAASafety.gov website after successfully completing the course material.
The safety tip training courses are focused on four piston powered aircraft: Cirrus SR22T, Beech Bonanza, Piper Seminole and Van’s RV8. Each of these aircraft uses a variety of Hartzell Aviation products as part of their engine components or aircraft heating systems.
The videos are conducted by a team representing three Hartzell Aviation companies: Hartzell Propeller located in Piqua, Ohio, Hartzell Engine Tech located in Montgomery, Ala., and Hartzell Aerospace Welding located in Minneapolis, Minn.
Training course leaders are:
- Allen Buffkin, Director of Product and Technical Support, Hartzell Engine Tech
- Tom Heid, Director of Business Development, Hartzell Aerospace Welding
- Jareth Woody, Technical Representative, Hartzell Propeller
A variety of Hartzell Aviation products are discussed in the safety maintenance training videos, including:
- Starters – both Lycoming and Continental style
- Belt and gear driven alternators
- Constant-speed aluminum and composite propellers
- Exhaust system mufflers, pipes and carburetor heat boxes
- Turbochargers, wastegates and controllers
- Cabin heating systems
