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3-blade composite prop OK’d for Cessna T-182

By General Aviation News Staff · October 9, 2018 ·

MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the next generation 3-blade scimitar composite propeller on the Cessna T182, T182T and TR182 powered by Lycoming engines TIO-540-AK1A or O-540-L3C5D.

This installation is already certified by EASA, officials with the German company report.

According to MT-Propeller Vice President Martin Albrecht, the installation features several advantages:

  • Improved climb performance by 7% (MTOW, ISA conditions).
  • Approximately 13 pounds less weight than the original propeller.
  • Lower noise and vibration level.
  • 2 knots faster depending on power setting and altitude.

The MT-Propeller natural composite blades provide “significant inside and outside noise reduction,” company officials say, adding they have no life limitation and are repairable in case of a FOD.

They also provide best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operation and have bonded-on stainless steel leading edges for best erosion protection of the blades, company officials said.

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

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