MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received the EASA STC 10082080 for the installation of the 3-blade natural composite propeller MTV-12-D/188-53( ) on the Piper PA-28R(T)-201T Turbo Arrow III,IV, powered by the engines TSIO-360-F or TSIO-360-FB
The FAA STC is in progress.
MT-Propeller Vice President Martin Albrecht says, that the installation features the following advantages:
- Best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operations
- Bonded on stainless steel leading edge for best erosion protection of the blades
- Increased cruise performance by 2-3 kts
- Up to 8 kg (17.637 lb) less weight than the original propeller
- Unlimited blade life
- Increased ground clearance for less blade tip erosion
MT-Propeller is the world leading natural composite propeller manufacturer with 30 certified propeller models from 2-blade to 7-blade hydraulically controlled variable pitch propeller, for engines producing up to 5000hp, and 2-blade to 4-blade electrically controlled variable pitch propeller, for engines producing up to 350hp as well as two blade fixed pitch propellers.
The high performance, light weight and durable MT-Propellers can be used on aircraft with piston engines and propeller turbines, as well as on airships, wind tunnels and hovercraft. MT-Propellers can be developed for nearly every aircraft type from motor gliders to regional airliners.
Fulfilling the highest certification requirements they are also supplemental type certified on Part 25 aircraft.
MT-Propeller is holder of over 220 STCs worldwide and OEM supplier for more than 90% of the European Aircraft Industry as well as 30% of the US Aircraft Industry. More than 28 000 propeller systems with more than 100 000 blades are in service.
180 Million fleet hours where already performed on MT-Propellers.
With the longest industry TBO of 4500 hours or 6 years for the 5-bladed turbo prop MT-Propeller has proven the reliability over years
