The C1106 propeller is designed for use on Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali. [Courtesy: McCauley Propeller Systems]
Key Takeaways:
McCauley Propeller Systems has completed wind tunnel testing for its C1106 propeller, designed for Textron Aviation’s new Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop.
The C1106 is a 105-inch diameter, composite, five-blade propeller featuring constant-speed operation, full feathering, reversible pitch, and ice protection.
Testing at RUAG International provided valuable operational and performance data, with the propeller expected to offer performance, ramp appeal, craftsmanship, and durability to Denali owners.
Wind tunnel testing of McCauley Propeller Systems C1106 propeller has been completed. The propeller is designed for use on Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali, a clean-sheet single-engine turboprop.
Testing took place at RUAG International, an aerospace company located in Emmen, Switzerland. The Denali completed its first test flight last month.
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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.
