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's GE Catalyst turboprop engine, has successfully completed vibration testing.
This testing is a significant step towards the propeller's certification, marking progress for the high-performance Denali aircraft.
The Beechcraft Denali aircraft's certification is now anticipated for 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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