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

1927

Company founders begin experimenting with engines and propellers outside of Lancaster, PA

1930’s

Sensenich develops broad range of light aircraft propellers

1932

Sensenich Brothers incorporated

1941

Sensenich builds large modern plant to support full scale war production

1942

Sensenich becomes world’s largest manufacturer of wooden propellers

1947

Starts producing metal fixed pitch aluminum propellers for general aviation

1949

Sensenich begins servicing all makes of general aviation propellers

1950’s

Sensenich begins manufacture of RPV and target drone wooden propellers

1989

Sensenich Propeller Company sold to Philadelphia Bourse Incorporated

1990’s

High performance fixed pitch metal propellers released for experimental aircraft

1994

Wood propeller production relocated to Plant City, FL to be closer to the airboat market

1995

Sensenich Propeller Service company purchased through management buyout

1999

Sensenich begins manufacture of composite airboat propellers

2004

Sensenich releases composite aircraft propellers for experimental aircraft market

2008

Sensenich develops advanced “I-beam” construction for composite blades

2010

R&D into advanced blade shapes and construction for improved noise and efficiency

2018

Sensenich begins major expansion to composite manufacturing facilities

2022

Sensenich receives FAA approval for composite propeller installation on Piper Super Cubs

2023

Sensenich consolidates all manufacturing operations in Florida with relocation of metal propeller production to Plant City, FL

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.
  • All of Sensenich’s manufacturing and engineering operations are located in 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

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Beth Brown