Hartzell, Wipaire Conclude Testing of Yukon Prop, Await STC
The new four-bladed carbon composite propeller reduces take-off distance by 26 percent from land and up to 31 percent from water, according to Hartzell.
The Yukon propeller was on display at the 2023 Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, mounted on a Wipaire Caravan 208B. [Credit: Stephen Yeates]
Key Takeaways:
Wipaire and Hartzell have concluded testing of their new four-bladed carbon composite "Yukon" propeller, designed for Cessna Caravans on floats or wheels.
The Yukon propeller significantly enhances take-off performance, reducing distances by up to 26% from land and 31% from water, enabling safer operations from smaller areas.
It also offers improved cruise speed (up to 2 knots faster at lower power settings for fuel efficiency) and is lighter, weighing 137 pounds (up to 19 pounds less than alternatives).
Wipaire is currently accepting deposits for the propeller, with FAA STC approval anticipated later this year.
Wipaire and Hartzell—two of the biggest names in the float-flying world—have concluded testing of a new four-bladed carbon composite propeller designed for Cessna Caravans on Wipaire floats, the company announced this week.
The Yukon propeller was on display at the 2023 Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, gracing the nose of a Cessna Caravan at Wipaire’s display.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
