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McCauley Propeller Systems High-Performance C780 Propeller Now Factory Standard for New Beechcraft King Air 360 Customers

McCauley Propeller Systems High-Performance C780 Propeller Now Factory Standard for New Beechcraft King Air 360 Customers

Globe and Mail3 days ago
McCauley Propeller Systems, a division of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced its C780 propeller, which had previously been optional for factory installation, is now standard for all new commercial customers of the Beechcraft King Air 360. The first King Air 360 equipped with the propeller recently rolled out of production at Textron Aviation's factory in Wichita, Kansas.
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McCauley Propeller Systems high-performance C780 propeller now factory standard for new Beechcraft King Air 360 customers (Photo Credit: McCauley Propeller Systems)
"As a leading full-line propeller manufacturer, being featured on the factory line of the legendary Beechcraft King Air 360 underscores our commitment to excellence," said Jason Hull, vice president and general manager, McCauley Propeller Systems. 'The C780 offers a sophisticated and durable design that aligns with the versatility of the King Air turboprops. We look forward to continuing to support this iconic family of aircraft and pilots around the world.'
The C780 propeller, which entered service in 2023, features a lightweight scimitar blade design with four aluminum swept blades and a 105-inch diameter. The high-performance propeller provides King Air B300 owners and operators with several benefits to their aircraft, including:
Propeller weight savings of up to 50 pounds compared to previous options
Reduced noise in the cabin and cockpit
Extended Time Between Overhaul (TBO) of 5,000 hours or 72 months
Textron Aviation's 5,000 hours or 36-month limited propeller warranty
The C780 propeller achieved FAA certification in 2023 and EASA certification in 2024. It also recently achieved certification from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil, the second largest installed base for Beechcraft King Air turboprops.
Current King Air B300 owners can have the propeller installed on their aircraft at a Textron Aviation Service Center or Authorized McCauley Service Facility without any additional modifications required.
For more information about the propeller, visit mccauley.txtav.com/featured-products
About McCauley Propeller Systems
McCauley is one of the world's largest full-line propeller manufacturers, with more than 500 models available. With more than 85 years of design and manufacturing experience, McCauley continues to be a pioneer in the general aviation industry. Historically, our propellers are FAA certified as original equipment for aircraft built by Textron Aviation, British Aerospace, Fairchild, Grumman, Jetstream, Piper, Stoddard Hamilton and many others. Our product lines have always served a wide range of markets: commercial, military, agricultural and commuter airlines, as well as personal and business aviation. McCauley propellers are in the field on more than 350,000 aircraft around the world - a testimony to our continuing commitment to excellence. For more information, visit www.mccauley.txtav.com.
About Textron Aviation
We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 95 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable and flexible flight. For more information, visit www.txtav.com | www.defense.txtav.com | www.scorpionjet.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.
Certain statements in this press release may project revenues or describe strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical matters; these forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update them. These statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
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