Wipaire Obtains FAA Approval for Yukon Prop STC

The four-bladed propeller was designed by both the company and Hartzell.

Meg Godlewski

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 09:00 AM ET

Verified

Edited By:

Kimberly Johnson

The FAA has granted a supplemental type certificate (STC) to Wipaire for its Yukon propeller. [Courtesy: Wipaire]

Key Takeaways:

Wipaire has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its new Yukon four-bladed carbon composite propeller, co-developed with Hartzell.
The Yukon propeller is designed for wheeled and floated Cessna Caravan aircraft, compatible with PT6A-114A and PT6A-140 engines.
It significantly reduces takeoff distances by up to 26 percent from land and 31 percent on water, while also being lighter and offering increased efficiency and power.
The propeller features carbon composite construction, a nickel leading edge, optional pitch locks, and is available with TKS or electric deice.

See a mistake? Contact us.

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin—The FAA has granted a supplemental type certificate (STC) to Wipaire for its Yukon propeller. The four-bladed prop, designed by both Wipaire and Hartzell, is on display here this week at the Wipaire booth at EAA AirVenture.

The Yukon features carbon composite construction and a nickel leading edge. It can be used on both the wheeled and floated Cessna Caravan utilizing the PT6A-114A 675 SHP or PT6A-140 867 SHP engines.