My engine still has time left to TBO, can I do the upgrade now?
Yes. Pratt & Whitney
offers a generous engine credit of $50 per hour for every hour remaining to the
factory TBO on -114A engines and $35 per hour on -114 engines. 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.
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. However, Pratt
will accept an engine past TBO as a run-out core if it meets acceptance criteria.
How much does it cost to overhaul a PT6A-42A engine?
Pratt & Whitney
has a firm / fixed price for normal first run PT6A-42A engines of $240,000.
What is the TBO of the PT6A-42A engine?
The standard HSI is 1800 hours with a TBO of 3600 hours. For operators who qualify
for a trend monitoring program, Pratt & Whitney has extended the TBO to 5000 hours and offers
an on-condition HSI.
Can I keep my core?
Only if you are willing to pay
Pratt & Whitney for the core since the price has already taken into account
the value of the core. 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?
80 lbs.
Are there any modifications to the airframe?
Yes, this is almost a firewall forward modification. The nose landing gear and strut,
original leg truss and most systems parts including wiring and hard-plumbing are
retained, but everything else is new or modified. All of the modified or new components
are primarily supplied by Blackhawk.
What do you offer that I can’t get from anyone else including just overhauling my
engine?
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, product liability insurance, and resale value.
Blackhawk is the only engine upgrade that offers the following exclusive benefits
for the Cessna Caravan:
• Dedicated customer support department with on staff technical support technician,
customer service representative, and worldwide distribution and service center network
• One of the first companies to have its engine upgrade listed in Aircraft Bluebook
and Vref
• The largest installed fleet of upgraded corporate size turboprop aircraft in the
world
• The only engine upgrade company to have an aircraft manufacturer change its assembly
line to incorporate the same engine on production aircraft creating the King Air
C90GT
• Our own Blackhawk Owners Group that receives discounts in flight training as well
as maintenance discounts at selected Blackhawk service centers around the world.
What about resale value?
To date, nearly every Blackhawk that has been resold within 500 hours of flying
time has sold at 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.
How long does it take to do the upgrade?
About two weeks depending on the installing shop, plus painting.
What is the lead time on my new engine?
Blackhawk orders all engines a year in advance so we usually can have an engine
delivered within 60 days or sooner in some cases. Call for the next available engine.
Delivery positions are now being reserved.
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