MT-Propeller Announces FAA STC for the 5-Bladed QFJ Propeller on Honeywell Powered Cessna 208 Supervan.

Jan. 17, 2017
Installation is already certified by EASA STC used by with customers around Europe.
January 2017. Performance improvement for the Cessna 208 Supervan is easy now with the new 5-bladed MT-Propeller. The MTV-27 Propeller, called the Quiet Fan Jet Propeller, takes the skydiving enthusiasts up in the air with a lot of new features, which can only be provided by a natural composite 5-blade Propeller.
MT-Propeller President Gerd Muehlbauer says, that due to the best damping characteristics of the natural composite MT-Propeller blades, vibration is reduced up to incredible 60% on aircraft fuselagereducing maintenance cost compared to 4-bladed prop. The light weight MT-Propeller blades reduces the weight of the original OEM propeller by approximately 31 lbs. Due to the reduced moment of inertia the wear on the starter and battery is also reduced and cooler engine starts are the result.

The extensive certification flight tests have shown, that the high tech engineering computer technology used in the MT-Propeller design department, has delivered a blade profile, which is not just aesthetically, it also improves the overall performance. Ground roll is reduced by 10%, which are approximately 162ft, climb performance is improved by 5-8% and a speed is increased by 2-3 KTAS.

The ongoing engineering research at MT developed a propeller, which reduced the inside and outside noise significantly and all models of the Cessna 208 Supervan series comply with the strict European noise regulations. Due to the smaller diameter ground clearance is increased for less blade tip erosion and the scimitar blade design has an unbeatable ramp appeal. Bonded on nickel alloy leading edges provide superior erosion protection of the blades in all weather conditions. Like all MT-Propeller naturally composite blades, the blades of the MTV-27 have no life limitation and can even be repaired in case of a ground strike.

And last but not least, the MTV-27 has an unbeatable Price:  USD 45,700 ex factory for a 5-blade, high tech designed, light weight, performance increasing propeller, which makes skydiving more fun and profitable than ever.

The installation is already certified by EASA STC 10054488 with a lot of happy customers around Europe and now available for all US customers with FAA STC SA03850NY.