New EASA STCs for Cessna 182 & Mooney M20 series
MT Propeller’s 3-blade scimitar
Atting, January 2026 – The German manufacturer MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH received the EASA STC 10088632 for the installation of their 3-blade scimitar light-weight natural composite propeller MTV-9-B/200-52 in the Cessna Skylane 182 Series Models 182S, 182T
powered by the engine Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5.
Furthermore, another EASA STC (10088863) was obtained by the same company for the installation of their 3-blade natural composite propeller MTV-12-B/180-59( ) in the Mooney M20 models A, B, C, and D powered by either of the following engine types: O-360-A1A / O-360-A1D (M20), O-360-A1A / O-360-A1D (M20B), O-360-A1A / O-360-A1D (M20C), O-360A1D / O-360-A2D (M20D).
The manufacturer MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH received new EASA STCs for the installation of their 3-blade scimitar light-weight natural composite propeller in Cessna 182 and Mooney M20 aircraft.
In both cases, the FAA STC process is in progress.
MT-Propeller Vice President Martin Albrecht stated the following advantages for the installation of this propeller in aircraft of the Cessna Skylane 182 series:
Best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operations
Unlimited blade life
FOD repairable blades
UP to 9 kg lighter
And for the installation in the Mooney M20 series aircraft:
Best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operations
Unlimited blade life
Up to 7 kg lighter
Unbeatable esthetic ramp appeal
FOD repairable blades
Stainless Steel Leading Edges
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 long time proven, 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.
No active AD, this is a safety record no other manufacturer has achieved so far.
The MT-Propeller fleet is approaching a total of 125 000+ propeller blades on 34 500+ propeller systems in operation and can look back on accumulated 200 million flight hours in over 45 years.
With the best damage tolerance and repairability, MT-Propeller has the lowest operational cost of any certified composite propeller manufacturer.
MT-Propeller is holder of more than 230 STCs worldwide and OEM supplier for more than 90% of the European Aircraft Industry as well as 45% of the US Aircraft Industry.
With the longest industry TBO of 4500 hours or 6 years for the 5-bladed turbo prop MT-Propeller has proven 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
Furthermore, another EASA STC (10088863) was obtained by the same company for the installation of their 3-blade natural composite propeller MTV-12-B/180-59( ) in the Mooney M20 models A, B, C, and D powered by either of the following engine types: O-360-A1A / O-360-A1D (M20), O-360-A1A / O-360-A1D (M20B), O-360-A1A / O-360-A1D (M20C), O-360A1D / O-360-A2D (M20D).
The manufacturer MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH received new EASA STCs for the installation of their 3-blade scimitar light-weight natural composite propeller in Cessna 182 and Mooney M20 aircraft.
In both cases, the FAA STC process is in progress.
MT-Propeller Vice President Martin Albrecht stated the following advantages for the installation of this propeller in aircraft of the Cessna Skylane 182 series:
Best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operations
Unlimited blade life
FOD repairable blades
UP to 9 kg lighter
And for the installation in the Mooney M20 series aircraft:
Best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operations
Unlimited blade life
Up to 7 kg lighter
Unbeatable esthetic ramp appeal
FOD repairable blades
Stainless Steel Leading Edges
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 long time proven, 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.
No active AD, this is a safety record no other manufacturer has achieved so far.
The MT-Propeller fleet is approaching a total of 125 000+ propeller blades on 34 500+ propeller systems in operation and can look back on accumulated 200 million flight hours in over 45 years.
With the best damage tolerance and repairability, MT-Propeller has the lowest operational cost of any certified composite propeller manufacturer.
MT-Propeller is holder of more than 230 STCs worldwide and OEM supplier for more than 90% of the European Aircraft Industry as well as 45% of the US Aircraft Industry.
With the longest industry TBO of 4500 hours or 6 years for the 5-bladed turbo prop MT-Propeller has proven 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
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