McCauley Propeller Systems’s C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series has gained FAA certification, the Textron Aviation subsidiary said Thursday. Featuring four aluminum swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, the propeller allows for additional payload, increased takeoff and climb performance, reduced noise in the cabin and cockpit, and greater time between overhauls.
“The McCauley C780 is a new, lightweight, scimitar blade design propeller that enhances the already legendary King Air flying experience,” said McCauley Propeller Systems v-p and GM Heidi McNary. “We’re proud to continue to offer customers the quality and craftsmanship that aviators have come to expect from McCauley over the past 85 years.”
Installation of the C780 propeller also results in a weight savings of more than 50 pounds, extended time between overhaul of 5,000 hours or 72 months, and the benefit of Textron's 4,000-hour or 36-month limited propeller warranty. King Air B300 customers can have the propeller installed at a Textron Aviation service center or an authorized McCauley service facility without the need for additional modifications.