FAA STC for 3-blade scimitar prop on Diamond DA42

MT Propeller

MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received the FAA STC SA04681NY for the installation of the new scimitar design 3-blade hydraulically actuated constant speed propeller MTV-6-( )-C-F/190-69( ) on the Legacy Diamond DA-42() aircraft series powered by two Technify Motors GmbH TAE 125-01, TAE 125-02-99, TAE 125-02-114 or Austro Engine GmbH 4E-B. With this upgrade the original DA42 can feature the same modern propellers identical to the latest manufactured models from the factory.

This installation is already certified by EASA 10071632 REV 1 and TCCA Canada.



MT-Propeller has received the FAA STC for the installation of the new scimitar design 3-blade hydraulically actuated constant speed propeller on the DA-42.

MT-Propeller Vice President Martin Albrecht says, that the installation features the following advantages:

- Best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller operation

- No engine modifications.

- Ground roll & takeoff distance over 50 ft obstacle is reduced by approx. 40 m (131 ft).

- Climb performance improvedby 10%.

- Very smooth cruising - 2 to 3 kts more speed (Technify).

The MT-Propeller natural composite blades have no life limitation and are repairable in case of a FOD.

About MT-Propeller



MT-Propeller is the world leading natural composite propeller manufacturer with 30 certified propeller models from 2-blade to 7-blade hydraulically controlled variable pitch propeller, for engines producing up to 5000hp, and 2-blade to 4-blade electrically controlled variable pitch propeller, 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 and hovercraft. MT-Propellers can be developed for nearly every aircraft type from motor gliders to regional airliners.

Fulfilling the highest certification requirements they are also supplemental type certified on Part 25 aircraft.

MT-Propeller is holder of over 220 STCs worldwide and OEM supplier for more than 90% of the European Aircraft Industry as well as 30% of the US Aircraft Industry. More than 26,000 propeller systems with more than 87,000 blades are in service. 180 Million fleet hours where already performed on MT-Propellers. With the longest industry TBO of 4500 hours or 6 years for the 5-bladed turbo prop MT-Propeller has proven the reliability over years.

A factory certified network of 62 service centers, provides best service and maintenance all over the world.

MT-PROPELLER Entwicklung GmbH
Airport Straubing-Wallmuehle
D-94348 Atting - Germany
phone: +49-(0)9429-9409-0
fax: +49-(0)9429-8432

sales@mt-propeller.com
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