McCauley Propeller Systems
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McCauley Propeller Systems is an American aircraft propeller manufacturer, founded in Dayton, Ohio in 1938 by Ernest G. McCauley.[1] At its peak, it was reportedly the world's largest aircraft propeller manufacturer,[2] or at least the largest manufacturer of general aviation propellers.[3][4] For most of its existence, McCauley was headquartered in or near Dayton.[4][5] In the 21st century, its headquarters were moved to then-parent-company Textron Aviation's headquarters in Wichita, Kansas.[6][7][8]
Industry | Aerospace |
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Founded | 1938 |
Founder | Ernest G. McCauley |
Headquarters | , |
Products | Aircraft propellers |
Owner | Textron |
Parent | Cessna Textron Aviation |
Website | mccauley |
Originally called the McCauley Aviation Corporation,[1] it was promptly renamed the McCauley Steel Propeller Company when incorporated in 1939.[9][10] Subsequently, it was renamed the McCauley Industrial Corporation,[1] and, later the McCauley Industrial Division (or the McCauley Industrial Accessory Division)[5] of Cessna Aircraft, who acquired McCauley in 1960.[1] In 1992, Cessna was acquired by Textron Corporation,[1] which subsequently absorbed Cessna into Textron Aviation. In September 1996, McCauley was renamed "McCauley Propeller Systems."[6][7][8]