Press Release
Issued by MT-Propeller .
November 15, 2023
MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received US Federal Aviation Administration STC SA00148IB for the three-blade MTV-12-B-C-F/CF188-53( ) on the Piper PA-23-235, PA-E23-250, PA-23-250 powered by Lycoming O-540-A-series, Lycoming IO-540-C-series or Lycoming O-540-B-series piston engines.
This Installation is already certified by EASA STC 10076571.
MT-Propeller vice president Martin Albrecht says, that the installation feature the following advantages:
- Best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operations
- Unlimited blade life
- Unbeatable aesthetic ramp appeal
- FOD repairable blades
- Stainless steel leading edges
- Reduced outside and inside noise for a more comfortable ride.
MT-Propeller is the world leading natural composite propeller manufacturer with 30 propeller models from two-blade to seven-blade hydraulically controlled variable pitch propellers for engines producing up to 5,000hp, 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.
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. MT-Propellers can be developed for nearly every aircraft type from motor gliders to regional airliners.
Fulfilling the highest certifications requirements, they are also supplemental type certified on Part 25 aircraft.
MT-Propeller is the holder of over 220 STCs worldwide and the OEM supplier for more than 90% of the European aircraft industry as well as 30% of the US aircraft industry. More than 28,000 propeller systems with over 100,000 blades are in service, and 180 million fleet hours have been performed on MT-Propellers. With the longest industry TBO of 4,500 hours or six years for the five-bladed turbo prop MT-Propeller has proven the reliability of its products over the years.
A factory certified network of 62 service centres provides best service and maintenance all over the world.
