April 20, 2016 — Seattle, Wash. — The FAA STC for Raisbeck Engineering’s Swept Blade Turbofan Propellers for the King Air 350 has been officially validated by Mexico’s Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). The request for the validation was submitted to the DGAC in mid-February of this year; official approval was received on April 1, 2016.
“Our new Swept Blade Propellers for the King Air 350 were engineered to the meet the strict standards of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA STC, along with comprehensive supporting documentation, paved the way for a rapid, efficient process,” said Bill Lally, Vice President of Customer Support. Lally manages Raisbeck’s global certification program.
Raisbeck’s Swept Blade Propellers for the King Air 200 Series and 90 Series have been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as well as the DGAC. The Swept Blade Propellers enable larger diameter propellers for increased thrust while significantly reducing in-flight cabin noise levels. Takeoff acceleration, single-engine climb, twin-engine climb to altitude and landing performance are all improved and noticeable to the pilot. In addition, there is no floating tendency during landing flare-out.
James Raisbeck, CEO and Founder of Raisbeck Engineering, said, “Receiving official validation from the DGAC for the new Swept Blade Propellers is another milestone in Raisbeck’s goal to certify our Performance Systems in every corner of the globe.”
Raisbeck’s Swept Blade Propellers for the King Air 350 are manufactured by Hartzell Propeller, and are available for purchase and installation on short notice. Constructed of aluminum, the four-blade props can be maintained and overhauled by virtually every prop shop around the world using well-known techniques and procedures. Click here for more information.
Raisbeck Engineering continues in the tradition of its founder, dedicated to the improvement in performance and productivity of business and commercial aircraft through the infusion of advanced technology into in-service and new production aircraft. For more information about Raisbeck Engineering and our products, please visit www.raisbeck.com. Stay connected with Raisbeck online through our Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts.
