Two companies have partnered to develop a supplemental type certificate for a Beechcraft King Air 350ER engine modification that will give the aircraft greatly increased performance.
FAA Approves STC for King Air 350ER Engine Upgrade
Key Takeaways:
- Sierra Nevada Corporation and Blackhawk Modifications's Vector-Hawk Aerospace partnered to develop an XP67A engine upgrade for the Beechcraft King Air 350ER.
- This FAA-approved modification provides a 25-30% increase in power and an 18-pound weight reduction, allowing for a maximum allowable takeoff weight of up to 17,500 pounds.
- The upgrade significantly enhances the aircraft's mission capabilities, enabling greater payloads, longer loiter times, and improved safety for special operations by meeting critical climb performance requirements.
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