Press Release

Issued by MT-Propeller .

August 9, 2016

MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has recently received the the EASA STC 10058942 for the next generation four-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-16-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR250-55a on the Cessna 208, 208B Blackhawk. The FAA STC is in progress.

MT-Propeller president Gerd Muehlbauer says that the installation features the following advantages:

- Cruise speed increase by 3 kts.

- Significant inside and outside noise reduction

- Approximately 35 lbs less weight than the original propeller

- Equal or better performance

Due to the smaller diameter of the MT-Propeller, the Cessna 208 Blackhawk has more ground clearance for less blade tip erosion.

The MT-Propeller natural composite blades provide significant inside and outside noise reduction. They have no life limitation and are repairable in case of an FOD. They also provide best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operation and have bonded on nickel alloy leading edges for superior erosion protection of the blades.

MT-Propeller is the world leading natural composite propeller manufacturer with 30 propeller models from two-blade to six-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.

Over 30 years ago, the first MT-Propeller was shipped. 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.

Fulfilling the highest certifications requirements they are also supplemental type certified on Part 25 aircraft. There are no current Airworthiness Directives (AD).

MT-Propeller is the holder of over 200 STCs worldwide and an OEM supplier for more than 90% of the European aircraft industry as well as 30% of the US aircraft industry. Over 18,000 propeller systems with more than 60,000 blades are in service. 110 million fleet hours have already been performed on MT-Propellers.

A factory certified network of 60 service centers provides best service and maintenance all over the world.