Hartzell Propeller has appointed Diamond—Sao Paulo as its second recommended service facility (RSF) in Brazil. Hartzell's other facility is Diamond Aviaco in Goiania, which was appointed 40 years ago.

Both operations are owned by Licurgo and Geisa Sousa, and they are the only propeller shops in Brazil approved by Hartzell to provide technical support, service (including repair and overhaul), warranty support, delivery, and product sales. 

To bolster support in the southeast region of Brazil, Diamond Sao Paulo is ISO 9001 quality-management-system certified and is Hartzell’s 25th RSF. It joins an RSF network that spans the Americas, Australia, Europe, Malaysia, and New Zealand.

Hartzell RSF’s must meet requirements for on-site quality, systems, and process audits; employ factory-trained, qualified propeller technicians; maintain approved propeller tools and equipment; and meet the company’s special process approvals on an ongoing basis.