Pilatus PC-6
  • Pilatus PC-6 with 4-blade MTV-16
  • Pilatus PC-6 with 4-blade MTV-16

  • Pilatus PC-6 with 4-blade MTV-16 in flight
  • Pilatus PC-6 with 4-blade MTV-16 in flight

STC - Data


  • Type of Aircraft: PC-6

  • EASA: 10031167 (issued July 29, 2010)

  • Applicable Aircraft: Pilatus PC-6/B1-H2, /B2-H2, /B2-H4
  • Engines: P&WC PT6A-20, -20A, -20B, /C20, -27, -34
  • Propeller: MTV-16-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR240-55( )

  • Advantages:
  • Best vibration damping characteristics
  • Bonded on nickel alloy leading edge for best erosion
    protection of the blades
  • No engine modifications
  • Ground roll distance reduced by approx. 30 m (100 ft)
    for a/c without rpm reduction
  • Climb performance slightly improved for a/c
    without rpm reduction
  • Very smooth cruising with 1800 rpm – no speed penalty
  • Approx. 14 kg (31 lbs) less weight than the original
    3-blade metal propeller
  • More ground clearance for less FODs
  • Significant inside and outside noise reductions
  • PC-6/B2-H4 comply with the strict
    German noise regulations 2010
    – „Landeplatz Lärmschutz Verordnung“
  • PC-6/B1-H2, /B2-H2 with propeller rpm reduction the strict
    German noise regulations 2010–
    „Landeplatz Lärmschutz Verordnung“
  • Unlimited blade life
  • FOD repairable blades

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