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Blackhawk Modifications, Inc.
7601 Karl May Drive
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 755-6711
370 Airport Road
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 247-4410
After Hours AOG
Michael Moore • (254) 644-8552
Bill Brooks • (910) 691-2144
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The Blackhawk XP135A is a simple, bolt-on upgrade for the King Air 90 series that
requires no airframe modification. The original, early generation engines are exchanged
for factory-new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135A engines with Pratt & Whitney's 2500 hour,
5 year, engine warranty. The Blackhawk XP135A enjoys an increased true
airspeed and maximum range with a lower time to climb and lower operating and maintenance
cost.
Available For: C90, C90A, C90B, E90, F90
Call For Special 2010 Pricing!
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Brochure -
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Conklin & de Decker Financial Analysis of the King Air C90A with the Blackhawk XP135A Engine Upgrade
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Considering an Engine Upgrade?
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The Blackhawk XP135A Engine Upgrade for the King Air 90 Series Benefits Include
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Factory-new engines with new engine warranty
Price comparable to overhaul in many cases
Increased true airspeed
Increased rate of climb
Increased single engine service ceiling
Decreased time and fuel to climb
Lower operating cost
Increased resale value
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The Blackhawk XP135A Engine Upgrade for the King Air 90 Series Performance Comparison
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The Blackhawk XP135A Engine Upgrade for the King Air 90 Series Includes
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Two (2) factory new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135A 750 shp engines with Pratt & Whitney's 2500 hour, 5 year, engine warranty
Installation instructions, STC paperwork, flight manual supplement, instructions
for continued airworthiness, Pratt & Whitney engine logbook, Blackhawk logbook case,
cycle book and aircraft decals
Remarked and calibrated gauges (TRQ, ITT, OP/OT, RPM) on C90B
Free enrollment in CAMP Systems
aircraft maintenance tracking program
Free enrollment in The Trend Group
Turbine Trend Analysis program
Shipping of new engines to a Blackhawk approved installation and service facility
within the continental United States
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The Blackhawk XP135A Engine Upgrade for the King Air 90 Frequently Asked Questions
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My engines still have time left to TBO so should I wait until the engines are due for overhaul?
Pratt & Whitney offers an engine credit of $15-$50 per hour (depending on engine model) for every hour remaining to the factory TBO. For example if you have 2500 hours remaining to TBO you multiply the hours remaining by the hourly credit for each engine. We will credit this amount up front. To get time remaining credits your engines must have enough cycles on the life limited components to make TBO and you must have all records supporting the component times and cycles. The risk of waiting until TBO is that you could have some sort of engine problem that might cause a core charge and our price from Pratt increases every year so waiting two or three years just means you will pay more and not get any of the time remaining credits.
Does the price include props?
No. However all props (Raisbeck, McCauley, Hartzell) are approved with the Blackhawk
XP135A upgrade and can be added at additional cost.
Do you give the same credit for the MORE program TBO?
No. Pratt & Whitney issues the core credits and does not recognize the MORE program.
Can I keep my cores?
Only if you are willing to pay Pratt & Whitney for the cores since the price has already taken
into account the value of the cores. Prices will depend on core engine times.
Can I put the airplane on charter?
Yes. In fact many charter companies prefer a Blackhawk as it allows them to operate
out of shorter runways in the mountains.
How much weight does the upgrade add?
The PT6A-135A weighs 8 lbs. more per engine due to the heavy duty gearbox.
Is there a gross weight increase available?
Yes. There are several aftermarket GWI available at an additional charge.
Are there any modifications to the airframe?
No. Only engine gauge change on the C90s/E90s.
There are other engine upgrades available at a slightly cheaper
price. Why should I pay more for your upgrade?
With all businesses, a lower valued or inferior product must offer a lower price
in order to compete. What needs to be taken into consideration is the value of product
support, product branding, and resale value. Blackhawk is the only engine upgrade
that offers the following exclusive benefits:
- One of the first companies to have its engine upgrades listed in Aircraft Bluebook
and Vref
- Approved by EASA in Europe as well as the Brazilian Aviation authorities (ANAC)
- The largest installed fleet of upgraded corporate size turboprop aircraft in the
world
- Endorsed, sold & installed by Hawker-Beech Services
- Full customer support department with on-staff technical support technicians,
engineering, customer
service representatives and a worldwide distribution and service center network
- All flight testing performed by Blackhawk's own sales staff. We really
know our product.
- Our own Blackhawk Owners Group
- The strongest resale value of any engine upgrade on the market
- Full Aeronautical Engineering staff
What about resale value?
To date nearly every Blackhawk that has been resold within 500 hours of flying time
have sold very close to or in many cases, higher than the combined investment of
the airframe and engines. Resale value of the Blackhawk remains strong in all markets.
Many dealers are even speculating on Blackhawk upgraded aircraft.
What will the VLJ do to the value of turboprops?
When the Citation 500 came to market it was hailed as the "death of the turboprop".
Even today Cessna advertises; “Friends don’t let friends fly turbo props”. Our response
is; “friends DO let friends fly turboprops because they want to go too!” Certain
missions don't require a jet. Some people don't want or need a jet and will
have difficulty getting insurance on one if they fly themselves. With the VLJ you
have to decide who or what you will leave behind. These "Very Little Jets"
can accommodate 2-3 passengers and not much luggage. If you need a Chevy Suburban,
a Ferrari just won't do. There will always be a strong market for the work horse
turbo-prop and there will be a market for the VLJ, neither will have much effect
on the other since they offer far different capabilities.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. We have several banks that offer very competitive rates for the Blackhawk.
How long does it take to do the upgrade?
About three weeks depending on the installing shop. Blackhawk does not guarantee
installation times.
What is the lead time on the engines?
Blackhawk orders all engines a year in advance so we usually can have a set
delivered within 30-60 days or sooner in some cases.
Can I just buy your STC and find engines on my own?
Yes and no. We are willing to sell you the paperwork, however there are very few
used engines available and those that are available are usually more expensive than
our new engines and don’t carry the warranty of a new engine.
Can my shop do the installation or does Blackhawk have to do the installation?
Blackhawk does not do installations. Although the installation is basically an engine
change and can be done by any Pratt & Whitney certified facility; we have found
that you will save time and money if it is done at any of our approved installation
facilities worldwide. They have the experience to complete it faster and with the
higher exacting quality setup that we demand. See our distributor list for an installer
near you.
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