STC Gives a New Prop Option for the Piper PA-34-200

Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 04:53 PM ET

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the company notes that the STC props will reduce the weight of the aircraft by approximately 20 pounds. [Courtesy: MT Propeller]

Key Takeaways:

MT Propeller has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a new three-bladed composite propeller for the Piper PA-34-200 Seneca I aircraft with Lycoming IO-360 engines.
This new propeller offers significant benefits including a 20-pound weight reduction, improved takeoff performance, and smoother, almost vibration-free operation.
Key features of the composite propeller include unlimited blade life, greater ground clearance for less erosion, and a bonded stainless-steel leading edge for enhanced protection.

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There is a new propeller choice for the Piper PA-34-200, also known as the Seneca I. MT Propeller announced Thursday that it received an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for the three-bladed MTV-12-B-C-F/CF(L)183-59 propeller for the Seneca I powered by Lycoming IO-360 engines.

This installation is already certified by the FAA’s European counterpart, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.