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Hartzell Names First Service Center in China
By: David A. Lombardo
Caption: The facility is Hartzell's first in China, and the propeller maker has plans to add more in the nation.
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Shenyang Avias Aviation Maintenance Engineering has been named the first Hartzell Propeller service and support center in the Peoples Republic of China. Shenyang Avias is located near Taoxian Airport in Shenyang, the provincial capital and largest city of Liaoning Province in Northeast China.

"This latest initiative demonstrates that Hartzell Propeller is committed to Chinese owners, operators and mechanics," said Weiqing "Max" Wang, Hartzell Propeller managing director for China, based in Shanghai City. "While Shenyang Avias is our first service and support center in China, Hartzell will continue the long-term expansion of the service and support network to meet future growth of general aviation in China."

The ongoing relationship with Shenyang Avias provides Hartzell Propeller with in-country service, support and warranty capability, in addition to existing on-site representation in Shanghai and 24/7 Mandarin AOG telephone technical support. Hartzell recently completed translations of propeller owner manuals into Mandarin for the most popular turboprop and piston-powered aircraft flying in China. Shenyang Avias was established in 1998 and has a staff of 40 people who perform maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft engines and components.