Blackhawk Aerospace says it is developing an supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Pilatus PC-12, replacing the PT6A turboprop engine with a new, more powerful model.
Blackhawk to Offer Pilatus PC-12 Upgrade
Key Takeaways:
- Blackhawk Aerospace is developing a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to upgrade older Pilatus PC-12 aircraft (1994-2008 models) with a more powerful PT6A-67P engine.
- This engine replacement, priced around $800,000, offers significant performance improvements, particularly at higher altitudes, including a cruise speed increase of over 20 ktas above 20,000 feet.
- The upgrade serves as an alternative to costly engine overhauls for more than 600 eligible PC-12s in the market.
- The STC for this conversion is expected to be completed in the first quarter of next year.
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