STC for scimitar props from MT for all Diesel engines soon available

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STC for scimitar props from MT for all Diesel engines soon available

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This week MT-propeller from Straubing completed the tests for the scimitar props using our DA42NG. We kept the props after the test flights and can already enjoy them with a „Permit to fly“. As far as we have been informed the same tests with DA42 and the Thielert engines are already done and the STC should be available in spring 2020 at the latest. A retrofit will be in the price range of € 18.000,- to 19.000,-.
Advantage is a shorter take-off run, 3-4 knots more speed, better climb rate and also better single-engine climb rate.
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I have scimitar props on my CD-155 powered DA42 (Crosby conversion) for more than 1 year.
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Robert, what is the type of the prop? Can you send a photo?
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reinhardj wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2019 4:11 pm Robert, what is the type of the prop? Can you send a photo?
The exact type is MTV-6-R-C-F/CF190-69. It is the same as on the DA42-IV.
I didn’t take a picture, sorry.
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€ 18.000,- to 19.000
Is that per propeller?
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No, that’s for both.
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This is the same blade type, that is also approved for use with the CD-155 (TECHNIFY STC) and the DA40NG
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The EASA STC for the scimitar MT-propellers MTV-6-()-C-F/CF190-69() on DA 42 aircraft is now available. It is the STC 10071632.
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Re: STC for scimitar props from MT for all Diesel engines soon available

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robert63 wrote: Fri Aug 09, 2019 3:17 pm Advantage is a shorter take-off run, 3-4 knots more speed, better climb rate and also better single-engine climb rate.
Is there some additional information available from Diamond or MT? I presume DA40NG can be fitted with these as well?
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Re: STC for scimitar props from MT for all Diesel engines soon available

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Pehu wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 9:43 am
robert63 wrote: Fri Aug 09, 2019 3:17 pm Advantage is a shorter take-off run, 3-4 knots more speed, better climb rate and also better single-engine climb rate.
Is there some additional information available from Diamond or MT? I presume DA40NG can be fitted with these as well?
No, STC lists only DA42.
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