CERTIFICATION SOUGHT FOR ALL-COMPOSITE PROPELLER SYSTEM.

The article reports on the intention of aircraft supplies maker Hamilton Standard and France-based aircraft supplies maker Ratier-Figeac to have an American Federal Aviation Agency and French Direction Generale de I'Aviation Civile certifications for a line of lightweight, all-composite propeller systems for regional aircraft. The systems will be for 1,500 to 5,000 shaft horsepower engine applications, and will include an improved pitch control for accurate synchrophasing for increased cabin comfort.