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PT6A

The PT6 is an exceptionally light-weight turboshaft engine. It is used among others on business aircraft. Special versions of the engine also power transportation and military aircraft.

Maintenance is carried out via the Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre - a joint venture between MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg and Pratt & Whitney Canada.

Facts

  • EIS: 1973 
  • Turboshaft engine with maximum power of 1,900 shp
  • Free axial and centrifugal turbine
  • Three stage axial flow compressor
  • Single-stage gas generator turbine
  • Single-stage axial power turbine (up to A-34), two-stage low-pressure turbine (models from PT6A-41)

Applications

  • Beechcraft King Air
  • Cessna Caravan
  • Pilatus
  • Piper Meridian

Technical Data

 PT6A „Large“
Max. power1,900 shp
Length69-76 in
Height22 in
Width20 in

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