Hartzell, Wipaire Conclude Testing of Yukon Prop, Await STC
The new four-bladed carbon composite propeller reduces take-off distance by 26 percent from land and up to 31 percent from water, according to Hartzell.
The Yukon propeller was on display at the 2023 Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, mounted on a Wipaire Caravan 208B. [Credit: Stephen Yeates]
Key Takeaways:
Wipaire and Hartzell have completed testing of their new "Yukon" four-bladed carbon composite propeller designed for Cessna Caravans, suitable for both float and wheeled operations.
The Yukon propeller significantly enhances take-off performance, reducing distances by up to 26% from land and 31% from water, improving safety for shorter runways and smaller lakes.
Additional benefits include increased cruise speed (up to 2 knots faster) at lower power settings for fuel savings, and a lighter design (up to 19 pounds lighter than other props).
The propeller maintains stall speeds, is available with various icing equipment options, and is expected to receive FAA STC approval later this year.
Wipaire and Hartzell—two of the biggest names in the float-flying world—have concluded testing of a new four-bladed carbon composite propeller designed for Cessna Caravans on Wipaire floats, the company announced this week.
The Yukon propeller was on display at the 2023 Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, gracing the nose of a Cessna Caravan at Wipaire’s display.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
