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FAA awards STC for Seneca I three-blade propeller
The installation of the three-blade MT-Propellers improve the take off distance slightly. The weight is reduced by up to 20 lbs compared to the original propeller.
MT-Propeller received the FAA STC SA00037IB for the installation of the three-blade MTV-12 propeller on the Piper PA-34-200 series Seneca I.

MT-Propeller Entwicklung has received the FAA STC SA00037IB for the three-blade MTV-12-B-C-F/CF(L)183-59( ) propeller on the Piper PA-34-200 Seneca I powered by Lycoming IO-360-C1E6 and LIO-360-C1E6 engines. This installation is already certified by EASA STC 10076572.

Vice president Martin Albrecht says the installation features the best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration-free propeller operations; bonded on stainless steel leading edge for best erosion protection of the blades; take off distance slightly improved; up to 20 lbs less weight than the original propeller; unlimited blade life; increased ground clearance for less blade tip erosion; and no rpm vibration restriction.

MT-Propeller is a manufacturer of natural composite propellers with 30 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. They 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 per cent of the European aircraft industry as well as 30 per cent of the US aircraft industry. More than 28,000 propeller systems with over 90,000 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.

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