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ENGINES

This STC program will cover the TBM 700A, 700B, and 700C2 models, upgrading their
performance to align with that of the TBM 850 model.

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

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