Pratt & Whitney Canada today announced a new model for its PT05 E-Series engine family. The PT04E-6XT engine was built specifically for Daher's single-engine turboprop aircraft, the TBM 6.
“We are delighted that Daher has selected the PT6E-66XT engine to power its new TBM 960”, said Nicholas Kanellias, vice president of General Aviation for Pratt & Whitney Canada. “The introduction of the PT6E-66XT engine reaffirms our continued commitment to innovation and our desire to proactively bring solutions to our customers. The PT6E-66XT engine, driven by over 100 digital data inputs, offers the ideal blend of precision, performance and efficiency for an elevated and streamlined flight experience.”
The PT6 E-Series is the first engine family with an integrated two-channel electronic propeller and engine control system in the General Aviation turboprop market.
“We have worked closely with Pratt & Whitney Canada for over 30 years on integrating PT6 turboprop engines into our TBM and Kodiak aircraft families”, said Nicolas Chabbert, senior vice president of Daher's aircraft division. “With its PT6E-66XT version, the team at Pratt & Whitney Canada has taken innovation to a new level, providing digital power to our TBM 960 single-engine turboprop aircraft, making it even easier to operate.”
The Innovative Engine and Propeller Control System
According to Pratt & Whitney, the PT6E-66XT engine offers an improved and simplified operating experience. The digitally enabled single lever simplifies engine operation and allows true precision-controlled auto-throttle. This provides a more intuitive way to fly, from starting the engine to controlling the propeller and engine, which reduces the pilot's workload.
The engine control system provides a consistent start every time and constantly reviews and processes all engine and aircraft parameters, making fine adjustments to fuel flow and propeller blade angle to provide optimal power and efficiency during every turn. flight phases.
Other benefits include increased engine takeoff and climb power (+45 SHP of mechanical power) and increased thermodynamic power (up to 4% under International Standard Atmosphere conditions).
The PT6E-66XT is also connected digitally through its Data Collection and Transmission Unit (DCTU), making mid-flight engine data accessible across multiple platforms, including mobile devices. Once the aircraft lands, engine flight data can be ed wirelessly, providing operators and maintainers with insight into engine performance and health.
Longer time between revisions
The improved design features and digital capabilities of the PT6E-66XT engine increase the aircraft's availability. Scheduled maintenance intervals have been increased, including the time between overhauls from 3500 to 5000 hours. The electronic control system removes engine hardware, resulting in a combined 40% reduction in scheduled maintenance.
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