Wipaire Obtains FAA Approval for Yukon Prop STC
The four-bladed propeller was designed by both the company and Hartzell.
The four-bladed propeller was designed by both the company and Hartzell.
The SA creates a potential dilemma for aircraft maintainers.
The company claims that the fuel has received a certificate of authenticity, which makes it ‘commercially available.’
The manufacturer says the technology is designed to accelerate its path to supplemental type certification with regulators in the U.S. and New Zealand.
Many 150s have been converted to tailwheel landing gear, but they remain rare sights.
Looking like a miniature fighter from World War II, the Swift offers sporty handling to match its appearance.
The upgrade will be available for installation following supplemental type certification approval by the FAA, which is expected in 2024.
The agency also issued guidance to establish certification criteria for the aircraft conversion to electric motors powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
The supplemental type certificate covers a number of airplanes along with several models of Robinson and Sikorsky helicopters.
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