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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.
According to Wipaire, the Yukon propeller is certified and available in countries under the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is a total of 27 European Union countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and Norway; Indonesia under the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA); and Saudi Arabia under the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).
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The Yukon obtained certification from the FAA and Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) last year.
The Yukon propeller is a four-bladed, full composite design with a nickel-capped leading edge for durability and performance. It can be installed on both wheeled and amphibious Cessna Caravans, as in the C208 and C208B outfitted with either the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114A (675 shp) or PT6A-140 (867 shp) engines.
![Close-up look at the Wipaire/Hartzell Yukon propeller [Courtesy: Wipaire]](https://flyingmag1.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/Close-Up-Yukon-by-Wipaire-and-Hartzell-Propeller-Large.jpeg?width=682&height=1024)
According to Wipaire, the Yukon propeller increases takeoff efficiency, reducing the takeoff roll for an aircraft on the ground by 26 percent and off the water by 31 percent. The latter will be appreciated by pilots who operate from constrained waterways and smaller lakes and ponds.
The Yukon propeller weighs in at 137 pounds, which is approximately 19 pounds lighter than comparable alternatives. It is compatible with TKS and electric deicing systems, does not impact stall speed performance, and has optional pitch locks.
The Caravan owner community has been clamoring for the Yukon, especially those that operate in Brazil and Australia, along with those with wheeled versions in EASA countries.
