The Wipaire/Hartzell Yukon propeller is now certified by the EASA, DGCA, and GACA. [Courtesy: Wipaire]
Key Takeaways:
Wipaire and Hartzell have secured additional worldwide certifications for their Yukon propeller, expanding its availability to EASA countries, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia.
Building on existing FAA and Brazilian approvals, the Yukon propeller is designed for wheeled and amphibious Cessna Caravans (C208/C208B).
The four-bladed composite propeller significantly improves takeoff efficiency, reducing takeoff roll by 26% on ground and 31% off water, while also being lighter than comparable alternatives.
One of the givens of flying a floatplane is the need for a propeller that generates enough thrust to get off the water in a timely fashion.
Wipaire, a name synonymous with float flying, and Hartzell, a name synonymous with propellers, are making this possible for more pilots with additional worldwide certification of the Yukon propeller.
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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.
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