STC GippsAero
  • GA8 AirVan with 3-blade MTV-9
  • GA8 AirVan with 3-blade MTV-9

STC - Data


  • Type of Aircraft: GA8 AirVan

  • EASA: 10043965 issued April 9, 2015
  • FAA: SA03845NY (issued Dec. 28, 2017)

  • Applicable Aircraft: GA8
  • Engines: Lyc. I0-540-K1A5
  • Propeller: MTV-9-B/200-58

  • Advantages:
  • Weight Increase to 1905 KG MTOM is
    Certified in Europe with the new MT-Propeller
  • Best vibration damping characteristics
    for almost vibration free propeller operations
  • Bonded on stainless steel leading
    edge for best erosion protection of the blades
  • Enhanced take-off distance by approx. 2 %
    (MTOW, SL, ISA conditions)
  • Enhanced climb performance by approx. 3 %
    (MTOW, SL, ISA conditions)
  • Enhanced cruise performance by 2 to 3 kts
    (MTOW, ISA conditions)
  • Unlimited blade life; FOD repairable blades
  • Approx. 25 lbs less weight than the
    original 3-blade propeller
  • Significant inside and outside noise reductions

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