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]

Key Takeaways:

McCauley Propeller Systems, a division of Textron Aviation, has delivered and put into service its new C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series.
The C780 propeller offers notable enhancements including increased performance, a quieter cabin, greater efficiency, over 50 pounds of weight savings, and an extended 5,000-hour TBO.
This launch marks a significant milestone for McCauley, coinciding with its 85th year serving the aviation industry, and is likened to the certification of a new aircraft model by Textron Aviation.

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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.