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New prop replaces older threaded designs … significantly improves maintenance intervals and TBO

PIQUA, Ohio — June 16, 2003 — Hartzell Propeller Inc. announced today the availability of a new two-bladed replacement propeller system for the Beech model 55 Baron with IO-470-L engines. The system is ideal for those Baron operators looking for the benefits of a new set of propellers with a lower acquisition cost than a three-bladed conversion. Another significant advantage of Hartzell’s upgraded two-bladed system is the elimination of those maintenance problems presented by the older propellers with threaded designs that are common to Barons with IO-470-L engines.

Each propeller is 78-inches in diameter and weighs 71 pounds. The kit delivers a much improved 2400 hour/6 year TBO and the exclusive Hartzell Plus Three™ warranty which provides a full three years or 1000 hours of coverage. Cost for the new kit is $17,250 or $18,500 with alcohol Anti-Ice and includes (2) propellers, (2) polished spinners along with appropriate STC paperwork.

For more information about the Beech 55 Baron two-blade propeller conversion kit or the popular three-bladed high-performance kit, visit the Top Prop section of the Hartzell Web site at www.hartzellprop.com, or call toll free (800) 942-7767 or (937) 778-5726. Fax your request to Hartzell at (937) 778-4215 or email topprop@hartzellprop.com.

Hartzell Propeller Inc. is widely recognized as the leader in advanced propeller design and manufacturing technology. NASA has recognized Hartzell’s advanced design capability by naming it the exclusive propeller partner for its General Aviation Propulsion (GAP) program. The company has recently developed the next generation of propeller designs based upon innovative “blended airfoil” technology and is manufacturing these blades on revolutionary machining centers to provide mission optimized performance for its customers. Hartzell traces its beginnings in 1917 to a relationship with Orville Wright and was founded on the principal of Built on Honor – a tradition that continues today. For more information visit the company on the Web at www.hartzellprop.com or fax your request to Hartzell at (937) 778-4321.