McCauley Propeller secures ANAC certification for Beechcraft King Air B300 series high-performance propeller

McCauley Propeller Systems announced today its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, featuring four aluminum swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, has successfully achieved certification from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC). Brazil is the second largest installed base globally for Beechcraft King Air turboprops.

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McCauley Propeller Systems announced today its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, featuring four aluminum swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, has successfully achieved certification from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC). (Textron Aviation)

McCauley Propeller Systems is a division of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.

"The high-performance McCauley C780 propeller, with its lightweight scimitar blade design, will improve the flying experience for over 700 King Airs in Brazil," said Jason Hull, vice president and general manager, McCauley Propeller Systems. “The propeller offers versatility and performance enhancements to equip customers in the region with smart solutions for their unique missions and circumstances.”

With the new C780 propeller, King Air B300 owners and operators experience:

• Propeller weight savings of more than 50 pounds compared to previous options
• Increased takeoff and climb performance
• 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

King Air B300 customers can have the propeller installed on their aircraft at a Textron Aviation Service Center or Authorized McCauley Service Facility without any additional modifications required.

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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.