New Certifications have been Issued to Blackhawk along with Enhancements for King Air 350

The FAA (Federal Aviation Administering) has announced that it will be certifying the an innovative “high power” XP67A Engine to place in a Bell King Air 350 aircraft. After many flying hours and large amount of flights the engine has proven its self-capable of powering a Bell King Air aircraft. The certifying flights simulations took place over a total of 14 months. Stipulation flights accumulated over 172 flight hours on over 132 flight hours. The certification process quite an accomplishment for the company as it will not only create a new name for themselves but also increase revenue as it rises as one of the most requested aircrafts of its type. Per a statement made by Jim Allmon , President and Chief Executive Officer for Blackhawk says,

The certification process was nearly as impressive as the finished product,

while adding

We couldn’t be happier with this aircraft and operators seem to feel the same way because we’ve already booked almost a dozen orders.

Customers such as SEARCA were one of the first customers to purchase the newly modified configuration and couldn’t be more pleased with their order.

Keys to the upgrade include two factory-new Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67A engines and new 5-blade composite propeller assemblies and spinners from MT Propellers. Training, support, and a five year/2,500 hour enhanced new-engine warranty are also included.

The newly modified XP67A-powered King Air 350 has the capability of reaching 35k ft in an impressive time of 18 minutes and execute a cruise speed of 340 knots at 28k ft.

As a result of the XP engine becoming certified, Blackhawk has placed new goals on their board. Beginning with increasing its maximum takeoff weight to 16500lbs. Along with the certification of the 300 series model of the King Air to be integrated with a XP67A engine .

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