FAA STC for Piper PA46-350P, PA46R-350P With the 4-blade MT-Propeller MTV-14

Feb. 10, 2016

February 2016. MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received the the FAA STC SA03637NY for the next generation 4-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-14-B/195-30b on the Piper PA-46-350P, PA-46R-350T. This installation ist already supplemental type certified by EASA STC 10034435. 

MT-Propeller President Gerd Muehlbauer says, that the installation feature the following advantages:

- Shorter take-off distance by approx. -5 % (SL, ISA conditions)

- Enhanced climb and cruise performance by approx. 5 to 10% (SL, ISA conditions)

- Enhanced cruise performance by 5 to 8 kts (MTOW, ISA conditions)

- With "max. Engine Speed 2500 rpm" the airplane complies with "Erhöhter Schallschutz" for Germany

The MT-Propeller natural composite blades provide significant inside and outside noise reduction. They have no life limitation,and are repairable in case of an FOD. They also provide best vibration damping Characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operation and have bonded on nickel alloy leading edges for superior erosion protection of the blades.

The scimitar 4-blade design gives the Piper PA-46-350P, PA-46R-350T an unbeatable esthetic ramp appeal.

MT-Propeller is the world leading natural composite propeller manufacturer with 30 propeller models from 2-blade to 6-blade hydraulically controlled variable pitch propeller, for engines producing up to 5000hp, and 2-blade to 4-blade electrically controlled variable pitch propeller, for engines producing up to 350hp as well as two blade fixed pitch propellers.

Over 30 years ago, the first MT-Propeller was shipped.

The high performance, light weight and durable MT-Propellers can be used on aircraft with piston engines and propeller turbines, as well as on airships, wind tunnels or hovercraft. Fulfilling the highest certifications requirements they are also supplemental type certified on Part 25 aircraft. There is no current Airworthiness Directives (AD).

MT-Propeller is holder of over 200 STCs worldwide and OEM supplier for more than 90% of the European Aircraft Industry as well as 30% of the US Aircraft Industry. Over 18,000 propeller systems with more than 60,000 blades are in service. 110 Million fleet hours where already performed on MT-Propellers.

A factory certified network of 60 service centers, provides best service and maintenance all over the world.