Hartzell Composite Prop’s Pitch Latch Function Eases Maneuverability On Water
Daher announced at the 2024 NBAA-BACE the latest enhancement to its Kodiak 100 aircraft by incorporating Hartzell Propeller’s 5-blade composite propeller with a pitch latch function for water operations. Daher introduced the 5-blade prop on the Kodiak 100s in 2023, but the pitch latch function is new and enables the float-equipped aircraft to be more easily maneuvered on water with better control and safety because the prop can be set in a fine pitch position during engine startup and shutdown.