McCauley Celebrates Certification for King Air Props

The propeller-focused OEM provides a first-time, in-the-family solution for the twin turboprop.

Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 12:32 PM ET

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The aluminum four-blade McCauley prop system gained type certification in July and entered into service in mid-September. [Courtesy of Textron Aviation]

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McCauley Propeller Systems has announced the first delivery and entry into service of its new C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series aircraft.
The 105-inch, four-blade aluminum C780 propeller achieved type certification in July, with the first installation on a King Air 350 for ExecuJet Charter Service.
The C780 offers King Air customers enhanced benefits including increased takeoff and climb performance, a quieter cabin, greater efficiency, over 50 pounds in weight savings, and an extended 5,000-hour time between overhauls (TBO).

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In the midst of marking its 85th year serving the aviation industry, McCauley Propeller Systems celebrates an important milestone. The division of Textron Aviation announced the first delivery and entry into service of the C780 propeller on the Beechcraft King Air B300 series—bringing the twin turboprop’s means of propulsion “into the family.”

The option joins McCauley props available on the B200, as well as B300 choices from Hartzell, MT Propeller, and others.