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FAA awards STC for three-blade MTV-12 prop for Piper PA-23
The installation of the three-blade MT-Propeller provides best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operation. The installation is already certified by EASA.
FAA STC for Piper PA-23-() with three-blade MTV-12.

MT-Propeller has received FAA 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.

Vice president Martin Albrecht says that the installation feature the best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operations; unlimited blade life; unbeatable aesthetic ramp appeal; FOD repairable blades; stainless steel leading edges; and reduced outside and inside noise.

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