McCauley recently received FAA certification for a new four blade propeller for the Grand Caravan EX. The new propeller will have significant performance improvements over the standard 3 blade propeller and longer times between overhaul which will reduce operating cost.

The new four bladed prop offers improved take-off and climb performance, increased ground clearance, lighter than the standard propeller and quieter than the standard propeller.

 

 

BLACKMAC FOUR BLADE UPGRADE

 

STANDARD PROPELLER

Number of Blades                                                        4

3

Weight ( Installed with Spinner)             143 lbs (64.8 kg)

158 lbs ( 7 1 .6 kg)

Diameter                                                          102 in (2.5 m)

106 in (2.7 m)

Time Between Overhaul                           3500 hrs  or  6 yrs

3000 hrs or 5 yrs

Warranty                                                     3500 hrs  or  3 yrs

1000 hrs or 1 yr

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