In today’s King Air market, we are starting to get used to seeing more and more upgrades and modifications available. Some significantly improve performance and functionality, while others drastically support its curb appeal and look. What about both?
Allow us to introduce you to the Quiet Fan Jet (QFJ) propeller for the Beechcraft King Air 200, made by MT Propellers and distributed by Finnoff Aviation. The German engineered, natural composite, 5-bladed technology has unlimited blade life and FOD repairable blades. The nickel leading edges are five times tougher than aluminum and are constructed from a single forged piece and machined aluminum hub. Additionally, they are 25 pounds less in weight than the original 4-bladed aluminum propellers.
Finnoff Aviation’s relationship began in 2008 with MT Propeller as the company started testing the new 5-Bladed propeller on their fully instrumented Pilatus PC12 flight test aircraft. After this prop became fully certified, they became an exclusive distributor for the PC12 5-Blade MT propeller for the Americas. Naturally, their partnership would continue for the King Air 5-Bladed prop as well.
“Working with MT and testing these props gave us a great confidence in not only their company and operations but the robustness of the prop itself and the improved performance over the aluminum standard propellers,” said Chris Finnoff, owner of Finnoff Aviation.
When it comes to the advantages, there is no propeller speed restriction on ground while operating in low idle and there is more ground clearance, which supports less FOD. There is significant improvement in take-off and climb (general performance improvement numbers show 5% take-off & climb, 3 kts cruise with
1800 rpm) plus most impressively, the reduction in cabin noise and vibration. The ramp appeal aesthetic is unbeatable in addition to cooler ITTs during engine start up for less engine wear.
Finnoff Aviation will be exhibiting in Hall C at the NBAA 2013 Convention with a King Air 200 in the inside Static Display with MT Propellers.
Propeller Specifications
- Full Propeller Designation MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR225-55f
- Propeller Hub MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R ( P ) Milled single-piece aluminum
- Blade CFR225-55f
- Blade design Scimitar, Light weight natural composite
- Propeller De-ice Electro-thermal de-ice boots
- Maximum Diameter 88.6 in.
- Minimum Diameter 86.6 in.
- TBO Currently 2500 hours / 6 years (According to SB 1 target TBO is 3000 hours)
Type of aircraft
Beechcraft 200 series
- FAA STC: SAO3209NY
- EASA STC: 10036196
- FAA / EASA Propeller TCDS: P22BO / P.104
Engines:
- P&WC PT6A-41, -42 , -52 , -61
Stay turned for a pilot test flight report and testimonial: www.finnoff-products.com
MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH
Flugplatzstr. 1
94348 Atting / Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 9429 9409 0
Fax: +49 (0) 9429 8432
sales@mt-propeller.com
MT-Propeller USA, Inc.
1180 Airport Terminal Drive
DeLand, Florida 32724
Phone: (386) 736-7762
Fax: (386) 736-7696
info@mt-propellerusa.com