Turboprop engine-upgrade company Blackhawk Modifications this week announced progress toward a supplemental type certificate (STC) that will boost performance in the workhorse Beechcraft King Air 350.
Beechcraft King Air 350 Engine Upgrade STC on the Way
Key Takeaways:
- Blackhawk Modifications is developing an engine upgrade for the Beechcraft King Air 350, replacing its original engines with more powerful 1,200 shp PT6A-67A engines.
- The upgrade also includes a five-blade propeller option and is currently undergoing FAA flight testing, with a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) expected by May.
- Operators can anticipate significant performance enhancements, including a cruise speed increase of about 37 ktas (reaching up to 340 ktas) at maximum engine power.
- Further benefits include increased range and superior climb performance, particularly in hot conditions, which is noted as a major safety improvement.
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