3-blade prop for Piper’s PA-34 Seneca I and PA-23 Apache
Further STCs for MT Propeller
Atting, June 2021 – German propeller manufacturer MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH have received further EASA STCs for their 3-blade MTV-12-B-C-F/CF(L)183-59( ) and MTV-12-B-C-F/CF188-53( ) for a retrofit installation in the PA-34-200 (Seneca I) powered by Lycoming IO-360-C1E6, LIO-360-C1E6, respectively in Piper PA-23-235, PA-E23-250, PA-23-250 aircraft, provided they are powered by Lycoming IO-540-C-Series, Lycoming TIO-540-C-Series (PA-23-250, PA-E23-250) or Lycoming O-540-B-Series (PA-23-235) engines.
The FAA STC are is in progress in both cases.
MT-Propeller has received the EASA STC for their 3-blade prop to be installed in the Piper PA-34-200 Seneca I.
MT-Propeller Vice President Martin Albrecht says, that the installation feature 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
- Take-off distance slightly improved.
- Up to 20 lbs less weight than the original propeller
- Unlimited blade life
- Increased ground clearance for less blade tip erosion
- No rpm vibration restriction.
For the PA-23 Apache installation. Albrecht mentioned the following advantages:
- Best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operations
- Unlimited blade life
- Unbeatable esthetic ramp appeal
- FOD repairable blades
- Stainless Steel Leading Edges
Another EASA STC was granted for the installation of MT-Propeller’s 3-blade prop in the Piper PA-23 Apache I.
About MT-Propeller
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. 25,000 propeller systems with more than 85,000 blades are in service. 150 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.
A factory certified network of 62 service centers, provides best service and maintenance all over the world.
MT-PROPELLER Entwicklung GmbH
Airport Straubing-Wallmuehle
D-94348 Atting - Germany
phone: +49-(0)9429-9409-0
fax: +49-(0)9429-8432
sales@mt-propeller.com
www.mt-propeller.com
The FAA STC are is in progress in both cases.
MT-Propeller has received the EASA STC for their 3-blade prop to be installed in the Piper PA-34-200 Seneca I.
MT-Propeller Vice President Martin Albrecht says, that the installation feature 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
- Take-off distance slightly improved.
- Up to 20 lbs less weight than the original propeller
- Unlimited blade life
- Increased ground clearance for less blade tip erosion
- No rpm vibration restriction.
For the PA-23 Apache installation. Albrecht mentioned the following advantages:
- Best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operations
- Unlimited blade life
- Unbeatable esthetic ramp appeal
- FOD repairable blades
- Stainless Steel Leading Edges
Another EASA STC was granted for the installation of MT-Propeller’s 3-blade prop in the Piper PA-23 Apache I.
About MT-Propeller
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. 25,000 propeller systems with more than 85,000 blades are in service. 150 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.
A factory certified network of 62 service centers, provides best service and maintenance all over the world.
MT-PROPELLER Entwicklung GmbH
Airport Straubing-Wallmuehle
D-94348 Atting - Germany
phone: +49-(0)9429-9409-0
fax: +49-(0)9429-8432
sales@mt-propeller.com
www.mt-propeller.com
