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MT-Propeller Adds De-Ice Boots for Twin Comanche

The prop offers better performance and ice protection for a popular twin, the German company said.

The de-ice boots designed for the Piper Twin Comanche offer improved performance and ice protection, according to MT-Propeller. [Courtesy: MT-Propeller]
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Key Takeaways:

  • MT-Propeller has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Goodrich Electric Propeller de-ice boots for Piper PA-30/PA-39 Twin Comanche aircraft.
  • When installed with MT-Propeller's MTV-12 propeller, these de-ice boots provide superior ice protection and maintain propeller performance in unexpected icing conditions.
  • The approved system offers numerous advantages including enhanced take-off (15%), single-engine climb (10%), and cruise performance (2-3 kts), along with significant noise reduction and unlimited blade life.
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Better performance and better ice protection are two benefits of recently approved de-ice boots designed for Piper Twin Comanche by MT-Propeller. The FAA has granted the company a supplemental type certificate (STC) for de-ice boots for Piper PA-30/39.

According to MT-Propeller, STC SA04587CH covers the installation of the Goodrich Electric Propeller de-ice boots on Piper PA-30/PA-39s equipped with MT-Propeller MTV-12-C-C-F/CF(L)180-57. The company notes the de-ice boots must be installed in accordance with STC SA03563NY.

Meg Godlewski

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.

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