McCauley’s new 5-blade composite prop recently finished vibration testing on the Beechcraft Denali. [Credit: Textron Aviation]
Key Takeaways:
McCauley's C1106 5-blade composite propeller, designed for the Beechcraft Denali and its GE Catalyst engine, successfully completed key vibration testing.
The propeller exceeded all test requirements, representing a significant step toward certification and being the first to be fielded with the Catalyst engine.
Featuring a new design, the 105-inch diameter prop targets a Time Between Overhauls (TBO) of 6,000 hours or 72 calendar months.
This testing milestone brings the Denali closer to certification, which is now anticipated in the second half of 2024.
A new prop for a new engine—and airframe—has completed key tests in the ongoing quest towards certification on the Beechcraft Denali.
McCauley, a division of Textron Aviation, announced on its social media channels Wednesday that the C1106 prop completed vibration testing married to the GE Catalyst turboprop powerplant expected to drive the Denali.
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