MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received the EASA STC 10071833 for the 3-blade natural composite propeller MTV-12-B/188-59( ) on the Piper PA-28R(T) series, powered by the engine series IO-360-B, IO-360-C or IO-360-C.
The FAA STC is in progress.
MT-Propeller President Gerd Muehlbauer says, that the installation feature the following advantages:
- Best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operations
- Unlimited blade life
- Up to 10 kg lighter
- Unbeatable esthetic ramp appeal
- Cooler CHTs by up to 35°C (95°F)
- FOD repairable blades
- Stainless Steel Leading Edges
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 percent of the European Aircraft Industry as well as 30% of the US Aircraft Industry. More than 25 000 propeller systems with more than 75 000 blades are in service.
150 Million fleet hours where already performed on MT-Propellers. 37 years ago, the first MT-Propeller was shipped.
A factory certified network of 62 service centers, provides best service and maintenance all over the world.
