MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH received the EASA STC 10071632 REV 1 for the installation oft the new scimitar design 3-blade hydraulically actuated constant speed propeller MTV-6-( )-C-F/190-69( ) on the Diamond DA-42() aircraft series powered by two Technify Motors GmbH TAE 125-01, TAE 125-02-99, TAE 125-02-114 or Austro Engine GmbH 4E-B.
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.
- No engine modifications.
- Ground roll & takeoff distance over 50 ft obstacle is reduced by approx. 40 m (131 ft).
- Climb performance improvedby 10 percent.
- Very smooth cruising - 2 to 3 kts more speed (Technify).
The MT-Propeller natural composite blades have no life limitation and are repairable in case of an FOD.
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.
