MT-Propeller receives EASA STC for 3-blade prop on Cessna 182 series

MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH received an EASA STC for the installation of a 3-blade Propeller on a Cessna 182 series aircraft. The FAA STC is still in progress. The STC applies to the Cessna 182 series and F182 series aircraft, including models 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182P, 182Q, F182P and F182Q with a Teledyne Continental Motor IO-550-D. The EASA STC was issued on Dec. 5 and announced in January.What is included in the STC Kit MT-Propeller VP Martin Albrecht spoke of the installation advantages. The prop has improved vibration-dampening characteristics, offering almost vibration-free propeller operations. The new prop is bonded on a stainless steel leading edge, providing quality erosion protection for the blades. There is unlimited blade life, FOD repairable blades and more ground clearance for less FOD. With the prop, there is noise reduction inside and outside of the aircraft. As a world-leading natural composite propeller manufacturer, MT-Propeller has 30 certified prop models from a 2-blade to a 7-blade hydraulically controlled variable pitch prop for engines producing up to 5,000 hp, 2-blade to 4-blade electrically-controlled variable pitch propeller for engines producing up to 350 hp, as well as 2-blade fixed pitch propellers. High-performance, lightweight and durable MT-Propellers can be installed on aircraft with piston engines and propeller turbines. These props can also be installed on airships, wind tunnels and hovercraft. The MT-Props can be developed for most aircraft types including motor gliders and regional airliners.RELATED STORIES:75 PC-12 globally installed with Silent 7 MT-PropellerPiper Cheyenne flies with world's first 11-bladed Aircraft propeller MT-Propeller holds over 220 STCs around the world and is an OEM supplier for over 90 percent of the European Aircraft Industry and 30 percent of the U.S. Aircraft Industry. There are over 28,000 propeller systems with over 100,000 blades in service. MT-Props have amassed 180 million fleet hours. The company has proven its reliability, with the longest TBO in the industry with 4,500 hours or six years for the 5-bladed turboprop. MT-Propeller has proven its reliability over the years.