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can carry twice the payload much farther, and will burn a fraction of the fuel while lowering maintenance, operating and acquisition costs.
The PT6A-67A engine will require a more robust propeller assembly than what the PT6A-60A currently turns. Blackhawk has selected, and is now flying with, the German-designed five-blade natural composite propeller from MT. The blades have a diameter of 102 inches allowing for more ground clearance, have unlimited blade life that are field reparable and employ large nickel alloy leading edges for superior erosion protection. The ground RPM restrictions are removed as well as the Ground Idle Solenoid to allow smooth taxi operations. They also offer significant reductions in noise and vibration levels while demonstrating a positive contribution in overall performance. The Hartzell 105- inch diameter five-blade composite propeller is also likely be included in the initial certification plan as an option. Raisbeck Engineering is working on a migration path to upgrade their newly certified Swept four-blade aluminum propeller assembly to be compatible with the PT6A-67A installation, as well.
The XP67A initial certification plan will include all Pro Line II-equipped King Air 350s with the steam powered engine instruments. Blackhawk is working jointly with
Garmin and anticipates G1000 compatibility as part of the initial STC. A separate certification program will capture the Pro Line 21 avionics package along with the 16,500 lbs. increased gross weight kit with extended range tanks.
Precertification orders are now being accepted for the XP67A. A $50,000 refundable deposit will secure an initial delivery position and lock in a precertification pricing rebate. Blackhawk has contracted with Pratt & Whitney to offer the XP67A under the Converter Exchange Program (CEP) and requires the core PT6A- 60A engines to be returned. Qualifying core engines will be issued credit at $70 per hour/per engine for time remaining to the 3600 TBO. Contact Blackhawk for pricing details, credits and rebates specific to your King Air 350 at www.blackhawk.aero or (254) 755-6711.
Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion® Upgrade Now Certified for King Air 350 in Brazil
Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion® avionics upgrade solution for the King Air 350 equipped with Pro Line II has received supplemental type certificate (STC) validation from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). The same upgrade was certified by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) STC earlier this year.
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