Raisbeck Engineering reported on June 9 it had completed the company’s comprehensive pre-certification flight tests for its new supplemental type certificate (STC) program, EPIC Caravan, a drag-reduction system for the Cessna 208B Caravan that includes a composite forward-cargo-pod fairing and metal dual aft-body strakes. The recent flight test clears the way for STC approval, which the company anticipates receiving in August.
Raisbeck Reaches Milestone for Drag Reduction System on the Cessna Caravan
Key Takeaways:
- Raisbeck Engineering has completed pre-certification flight tests for its EPIC Caravan drag-reduction system for the Cessna 208B Caravan.
- The EPIC Caravan system is designed to reduce aerodynamic drag, decrease fuel burn, potentially increase cruise speed or lower ITT, and reduce maintenance costs by eliminating the need for a cargo pod de-ice boot.
- The company anticipates receiving Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the system in August, following final FAA evaluations and flight tests.
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