With slightly more than a year’s worth of work from start to finish, Blackhawk Modifications said Friday that its efforts to earn approval for their XP67A engine upgrade STC were approved by the FAA. The XP67A STC focuses on improvements to the Beechcraft King Air 350.
Blackhawk Modifications King Air XP67A Gains STC
Key Takeaways:
- Blackhawk Modifications received FAA approval for its XP67A engine upgrade STC, which significantly enhances the Beechcraft King Air 350.
- The upgrade involves replacing the stock PT6A-60A engines with more powerful PT6A-67A engines (derated to 1,050 shp) and new MT natural composite propellers, all backed by a 5-year/2,500-hour warranty.
- This modification dramatically improves performance, enabling the King Air 350 to reach 35,000 feet in 18 minutes and achieve a max cruise speed of up to 340 knots (a 40-knot increase).
- The XP67A STC also boosts the aircraft's gross weight capacity from 13,000 to 15,000 pounds, offering "jet-like speeds," "twice the payload," and lower operating costs.
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