Press Release

Issued by MT-Propeller .

April 3, 2018

MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received EASA STC 10058942 Rev.1 for the next generation five-blade Quiet Fan Jet scimitar composite propeller MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR245-55a on the Cessna 208, 208B Blackhawk with Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engines and new with Pratt & Whitney PT6A-140.

The installation on the Cessna 208 Blackhawk with the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine is also supplemental type certified by FAA. FAA certification for the PT6A-140 powered CE208 is under application.

MT-Propeller vice president Martin Albrecht announces, that the installation of the five-blade QFJ Propeller feature the following advantages:

- Best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operation.

- Bonded on nickel alloy leading edge for best erosion protection of the blades.

- Equal or better performance.

- Unlimited blade life.

- Significant inside and outside noise reduction.

- Increased ground clearance for less blade tip erosion.

- FOD repairable blades.

- 200 ft shorter take-off distance.

- Three kts cruise speed increase.

- With optional rpm reduction to 1950 rpm (only for XP42): All models comply with the strict German 2010 "Landeplatz Lärmschutz Verordnung“ noise regulations for unrestricted airport operations in Germany and other European countries.

- With the XP140 installation: All models comply with the strict German 2010 "Landeplatz Lärmschutz Verordnung“ noise regulations for unrestricted airport operations in Germany and other European countries.

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

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. MT-Propellers can be developed for nearly every aircraft type from motor gliders to regional airliners.

Fulfilling the highest certifications requirements they are also supplemental type certified on Part 25 aircraft.

MT-Propeller is the holder of over 210 STCs worldwide and the OEM supplier for more than 90% of the European aircraft industry as well as 30% of the US aircraft industry. 20,000 propeller systems with more than 70,000 blades are in service.

130 million fleet hours have already been performed on MT-Propellers. The first MT-Propeller was shipped 36 years ago.

A factory certified network of 62 service centres, provides the best service and maintenance all over the world.