Upgrade your Cessna FR 172 series aircraft

Atting, March 2022 – Europe’s Aviation Authority EASA has granted German propeller manufacturer MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH a supplemental type certificate (EASA STC 10078671 R2) for the installation of their 3-blade propeller MTV-12-D/188-59( ) with new scimitar blades on aircraft of the Cessna FR 172 () series.



Scimitar blades are a distinctive feature of MT Propeller’s new prop for the Cessna FR172 series.

According to MT-Propeller Vice President Martin Albrecht, the installation features the following advantages:

- 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 2 kg (5 lbs) less weight than the original propeller
- Unlimited blade life
- Increased ground clearance for less blade tip erosion

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
www.mt-propeller.com