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In October 2019 the PT6 E-Series was launched on the PC-12 NGX, the first general aviation turboprop with an electronic propeller and engine control system with a single lever and better monitoring for longer maintenance intervals, increased from 300 to 600 hours, and a TBO increased by 43% to 5,000 hours, reducing engine operating costs by at ...
Powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127J turboprop engines, it has a 60-passenger capacity. [citation needed] As of October 2018, over 300 have been ordered. [citation needed] Xi'an Aircraft Industry Co., manufacturer of the MA600, noted that the successful test flight is "an important milestone" in Chinese domestic aircraft production.
In 2017, 57 units were shipped. Daher claims direct operating costs are $2.48 per nautical mile. [37] Owner-operators fly 90% of all TBMs, while they account for 20% to 30% of the larger Pilatus PC-12 sales. [22] The aircraft is used by both private individuals, corporations and charter and hire companies.
The cost of fuel is a significant part of the operating cost of an aircraft, about 56% for a wide-body airliner in 1983. [2] Particular fuels are approved for use in a particular engine to prevent safety and reliability issues. Fuels include jet fuel and AVGAS (aviation gasoline), which differ from automotive engine fuels. Gas turbine engines ...
In comparison, jet engines and turboprops have TBOs from 3,000 hours up to 16,000 hours or more. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Since overhauling requires that the engine be disassembled, parts inspected and measured, and many parts replaced, it is typically a labour-intensive and hence expensive operation.
The aircraft is claimed to offer 25% lower acquisition costs, 25% lower operating costs and 50% lower maintenance costs than existing turboprop regional aircraft. [ 8 ] The 70-seat aircraft will have a range of 1,350 nm (2,500 km), and require a take-off field length and landing field length of 900m (2,950 ft).
While the manufacturer claims lower single-engine running costs than many other utility types, for example, the twin-engined DHC-6 Twin Otter, the type has less usable volume (large cargo panniers providing a partial solution). Due to the unique wing design the P-750 is capable of carrying a higher payload than the larger Cessna 208 Caravan.
Flying magazine judged the Avanti to be the "Fastest Civilian Turboprop Twin" in 2014, saying "Avanti's speed is pretty much on par with Cessna's M2, while providing more space and a lower operating cost." [31]