Textron Aviation last week told audiences at the European Aviation Business Convention and Exhibition in Geneva that the prototype for Cessna’s Denali single-engine turboprop is nearing completion, as are the first two flight and ground test aircraft. The prototype and the first two production conforming aircraft will be used in the flight test program set to begin later this year, while the three ground test articles will be used for the company’s airframe static and fatigue tests, and for cabin interior development and testing.
Cessna Says Denali Development Proceeding Smoothly
Key Takeaways:
- Textron Aviation announced the Cessna Denali prototype and initial flight/ground test aircraft are nearing completion, with the flight test program set to commence later this year, supported by a recently completed "iron bird" systems simulator.
- GE Aviation successfully achieved full power and max RPM with the Denali's 1300 shp Catalyst engine and McCauley composite propeller, having completed over 1,000 hours of testing and validating performance through initial altitude chamber tests.
- The Denali is designed for versatility, featuring a convertible cabin layout accommodating either six executive or nine commuter passengers, or cargo, and will include a digital pressurization system for a comfortable cabin altitude at its 31,000-foot service ceiling.
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