StandardAero announced it has been named the preferred maintenance provider for PT6A turboprop engines in support of Textron Aviation’s PowerAdvantage program for Beechcraft King Air and Cessna Caravan aircraft. PowerAdvantage, a suite of support programs offered by Textron Aviation, provides owners and operators PT6A engine coverage for both routine and most unscheduled engine maintenance events, covering models -41/-42, -60A, -114A, -135A and -21.
“The strategic alignment on Textron Aviation’s PT6 PowerAdvantage program underscores and furthers StandardAero’s continued strong commitment and alignment with Textron Aviation, on both Textron Aviation aircraft, and the corresponding engine OEMs,” said Rob Higby, Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing for StandardAero’s Airline & Fleets business unit. “As a Pratt & Whitney Canada authorized engine MRO provider, we are proud to provide a seamless engine maintenance solution to Beechcraft King Air and Cessna Caravan operators.”
Textron Aviation states that “customers enrolled in PowerAdvantage pay a competitive hourly rate per engine operating hour and receive coverage for line maintenance parts, scheduled and most unscheduled engine events, all parts and shop labor for Hot Section Inspection (HSI) and overhaul, and can include coverage for life limited components and repairs by Textron Aviation’s industry leading mobile response teams”. Additionally, the program also provides rental engines for overhauls and most unscheduled events.
ProAdvantage is Textron Aviation’s support solution designed to enhance the aircraft ownership experience and provide peace of mind through life-cycle maintenance and spare part support for aircraft airframes, avionics, engines, labor and, when applicable, auxiliary power units. The company notes it is designed to increase efficiency, reduce costs and optimize the value of aircraft within the Textron Aviation family of products. StandardAero also supports Textron Aviation and their service centers on other platforms including Pratt & Whitney Canada PW615, and Honeywell TFE731, GTCP36-150 and 100 series APUs, and Rolls-Royce AE3007 C.
About Standard Aero
StandardAero is a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A Designated Distributor and Overhaul and Facility (DDOF). The company has more than 25 years of reliable turboprop experience, and provides options and recommendations that are tailored to specific operator needs. StandardAero’s facilities and infrastructure has been specifically designed for P&WC PT6A component repair and maintenance events with the goal of minimizing downtime and reducing operator costs.