The Blackhawk’s XP66D Engine+ Upgrade replaces the existing PT6A-64 engine with a factory-new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-66D engine.
Blackhawk Aerospace announces the launch of the PT6A-66D Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) program for Daher TBM Model 700 series aircraft. In collaboration with AVEX Aviation, a premier TBM sales and performance center, Blackhawk, a provider of aftermarket engine upgrades, is developing an upgrade that will deliver substantial improvements in horsepower and overall performance.
This STC program will cover the TBM 700A, 700B, and 700C2 models, upgrading their performance to align with that of the TBM 850 model. The engine upgrade program, known as Blackhawk’s XP66D Engine+ Upgrade, replaces the existing PT6A-64 engine with a factory-new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-66D engine.
Edwin Black, President of Blackhawk Aerospace stated, “The new XP66D engine upgrade exemplifies The Blackhawk Group’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the aviation industry, By partnering with our sister company, AVEX, we can combine their vast expertise in all things TBM with Blackhawk’s extensive knowledge of STC development to offer an unparalleled upgrade for our mutual customers.”
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This upgrade increases mechanical horsepower from 700 HP to 850 HP, resulting in a significant enhancement in both climb and cruise performance for the TBM 700 series. Specifically, the climb time from sea level to 31,000 feet is reduced from 16 minutes and 39 seconds to 14 minutes, while maximum cruise speeds at various altitudes are elevated to between 287 KTAS and 307 KTAS.
