Wipaire Obtains FAA Approval for Yukon Prop STC

The four-bladed propeller was designed by both the company and Hartzell.

Meg Godlewski

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 09:00 AM ET

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Kimberly Johnson

The FAA has granted a supplemental type certificate (STC) to Wipaire for its Yukon propeller. [Courtesy: Wipaire]

Key Takeaways:

The FAA has granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to Wipaire for its new Yukon propeller, a four-bladed carbon composite design developed with Hartzell.
The Yukon propeller significantly enhances performance for Cessna Caravans, reducing takeoff distances by up to 26 percent from land and 31 percent on water.
It weighs 137 pounds (about 19 pounds lighter than alternatives), is compatible with both wheeled and floated Cessna Caravans utilizing PT6A-114A or PT6A-140 engines, and offers optional de-ice and pitch locks.

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OSHKOSH, Wisconsin—The FAA has granted a supplemental type certificate (STC) to Wipaire for its Yukon propeller. The four-bladed prop, designed by both Wipaire and Hartzell, is on display here this week at the Wipaire booth at EAA AirVenture.

The Yukon features carbon composite construction and a nickel leading edge. It can be used on both the wheeled and floated Cessna Caravan utilizing the PT6A-114A 675 SHP or PT6A-140 867 SHP engines.