McCauley Propeller Systems announced that its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, featuring four aluminum swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, has successfully achieved certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
McCauley Propeller Systems is a division of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company.
The new high-performance propeller offers King Air B300 operators additional payload, increased takeoff and climb performance, reduced noise in the cabin and cockpit and greater time between overhauls.
With the new C780 propeller, King Air B300 owners and operators will experience:
- Propeller weight savings of more than 50 pounds
- Increased takeoff and climb performance
- Reduced noise in the cabin and cockpit
- Extended Time Between Overhaul (TBO) of 5,000 hours or 72 months
- Textron Aviation’s 4,000 hours or 36-month limited propeller warranty
