The Wipaire/Hartzell Yukon propeller is now certified by the EASA, DGCA, and GACA. [Courtesy: Wipaire]
Key Takeaways:
Wipaire and Hartzell's Yukon propeller has achieved significant new worldwide certifications, including EASA, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia, adding to previous FAA and Brazilian approvals.
Designed for Cessna Caravans (C208/C208B), this four-bladed composite propeller enhances takeoff efficiency, reducing takeoff roll on water by 31 percent and on ground by 26 percent.
The Yukon propeller is 19 pounds lighter than alternatives, features a durable design, is compatible with deicing systems, and is in high demand from Caravan owners globally.
One of the givens of flying a floatplane is the need for a propeller that generates enough thrust to get off the water in a timely fashion.
Wipaire, a name synonymous with float flying, and Hartzell, a name synonymous with propellers, are making this possible for more pilots with additional worldwide certification of the Yukon propeller.
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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.
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