New Five-Blade Propeller Gains FAA STC for Cessna 206 Series

The natural composite blades drastically reduce vibration and noise, with no life limitations.

Jeremy Kariuki

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 03:29 PM ET

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According to MT-Propeller, the new configuration reduces the maximum propeller rpm to 1,900. [Courtesy: MT-Propeller]

Key Takeaways:

The Cessna 206 series has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for a new five-blade MT-Propeller, following prior EASA certification.
This new propeller configuration reduces maximum RPM to 1,900, offers a 6-8 ktas cruise performance improvement, and provides increased ground clearance.
The composite blades are durable, featuring improved erosion protection, no life limitation, and repairability in case of foreign object damage.
MT-Propeller is a significant aviation industry supplier, holding nearly 200 STCs globally and serving a large portion of both European and American aircraft manufacturers.

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The Cessna 206 series received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for a five-blade MT-Propeller.

According to MT-Propeller, the new configuration reduces the maximum propeller rpm to 1,900. The configuration has already received certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). MT-Propeller president Gerd Muehlbauer boasts the following perks to the five-blade configuration: