ABOUT SENSENICH PROPELLER COMPANY
Sensenich Propeller was established in 1932 to manufacture fixed pitch wood aircraft propellers for the growing aviation market. In 1949 we began to manufacture wood propellers for the burgeoning airboat market. Aluminum propellers for aircraft was added to our product line in the 1950’s. During the 1960’s the use of UAV’s became prevalent and Sensenich was right there with propellers for the new industry. In 1999 We began our highly successful line of ground adjustable composite propellers for Airboat, Aircraft and UAV’s.
IN THE BEGINNING
It all started when two boys living on a dairy farm in Lititz, Pennsylvania got tired of trudging through the snow to the mailbox. The brothers decided to build an engine and propeller driven ice sled to make the trek…
The History of Sensenich Propeller Company
Company founders begin experimenting with engines and propellers outside of Lancaster, PA Sensenich develops broad range of light aircraft propellers Sensenich Brothers incorporated Sensenich builds large modern plant to support full scale war production Sensenich becomes world’s largest manufacturer of wooden propellers Starts producing metal fixed pitch aluminum propellers for general aviation Sensenich begins servicing all makes of general aviation propellers Sensenich begins manufacture of RPV and target drone wooden propellers Sensenich Propeller Company sold to Philadelphia Bourse Incorporated High performance fixed pitch metal propellers released for experimental aircraft Wood propeller production relocated to Plant City, FL to be closer to the airboat market Sensenich Propeller Service company purchased through management buyout Sensenich begins manufacture of composite airboat propellers Sensenich releases composite aircraft propellers for experimental aircraft market Sensenich develops advanced “I-beam” construction for composite blades R&D into advanced blade shapes and construction for improved noise and efficiency Sensenich begins major expansion to composite manufacturing facilities Sensenich receives FAA approval for composite propeller installation on Piper Super Cubs Sensenich consolidates all manufacturing operations in Florida with relocation of metal propeller production to Plant City, FL
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Sensenich has long been recognized for its reputation on quality, performance and customer service.
- We are an FAA Production Certificate Holder and an FAA Approved Repair Station.
- Sensenich Propeller has two manufacturing locations in Lancaster, Pa. and Plant City Fl.
- Dealers and distributors are located throughout the world.
Our Leadership
PRESIDENT
Donald Rowell
GENERAL MANAGER
Steve Boser
ALUMINUM PROPELLER SALES
Denise Metz
AIRBOAT PROPELLER SALES
Darrin Grooms
ENGINEERING MANAGER
Ben Franklin
CHIEF ENGINEER
Jon Bristol
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
Beth Brown
