McCauley Propeller Systems: Now Accepting Direct Orders

March 30, 2012
Customers now have the option of purchasing propeller products directly from the OEM or through a McCauley Authorized Service Facility.

WICHITA, Kan., March 26, 2012 — McCauley Propeller Systems (McCauley), a division of Cessna Aircraft Company, under new business leadership announces market entry into retail sales. Customers now have the option of purchasing propeller products directly from the OEM or through a McCauley Authorized Service Facility.

Brad White, McCauley's Business Leader, commented "after analyzing the General Aviation market and economic trends, the business decision has been made to alter and expand our current distribution strategy to accept orders directly from any customer. This decision helps ensure that we can deliver the best customer service to all potential McCauley sales leads." Effective Monday, March 26, 2012, McCauley will begin to accept orders at catalog price directly from any domestic or international customer.

Historically, McCauley has operated under a distribution model in which product has been distributed solely through the company's Authorized Service Facility network. McCauley will continue to partner with their 54 worldwide service centers and will now operate directly with customers to provide McCauley products.

Customers who choose to buy direct will need to comply with the terms and conditions at the time of purchase which can be found at www.mccauley.textron.com. Customers may call 1-800-621-7767 to speak with a McCauley sales representative and place orders. Orders will be accepted with an approved credit card or money wire transfer. Warranty will be honored based on the terms and conditions and installation in accordance to Federal Aviation Administration requirements.

McCauley has been designing and manufacturing high-quality propellers for more than 75 years, supporting commercial, general aviation and defense products with propellers and supporting systems. McCauley is a division of Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron (NYSE: TXT) company.