Press Release

The installation features enhanced take-off distance by approximately 5%.

Issued by MT-Propeller .

August 28, 2025

MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received the EASA STC 10087533 for the installation of the four-blade MTV-16-1-E-C-F/CF225-37a propeller on the Cessna 404/406 Titan powered by two Teledyne Continental GTSIO-520-M engines. The FAA STC is in progress.

MT-Propeller vice president Martin Albrecht says, that the installation feature the following advantages:

- Enhanced take-off distance by approximately 5% (MTOW, SL, ISA)

- Enhanced climb by approximately 3% (MTOW, ISA)

- Cruise performance increased by approximately three to four kts (Mid GW, ISA)

- Approximately four lbs less weight than the original propellers

- Inside noise is reduced by three to four dB(A)

The long time proven MT-Propeller natural composite blades provide significant inside and outside noise reduction. 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 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 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 230 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 33,000 propeller systems with over 115,000 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 turboprop 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.