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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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Available For: 200, 200C, 200T, 200CT, A200 (C-12A & C-12C), A200C (UC-12B),
and A200CT (C-12D, FWC-12D, RC-12D, RC-12G, RC-12H), C-12F, C-12R, B200, B200C,
B200CT, B200T
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The Blackhawk SuperXP52 is a simple, bolt-on upgrade for the King Air 200 Series
and B200 that requires no airframe modification. The original PT6A-41 and PT6A-42
engines are exchanged for factory-new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 engines.
Call For Special 2010 Pricing!
Conklin & de Decker Financial
Analysis of the King Air 200 with the Blackhawk Super XP52 Upgrade
Considering an Engine Upgrade?
View The Pre-Upgrade Checklist
Brochure - Super XP52
Upgrade
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The Blackhawk SuperXP52 Engine Upgrade for the King Air 200 Series Benefits Include
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Price comparable to overhaul
Factory-new engines with new engine warranty
Increased true airspeed
Increased rate of climb
Increased single engine service ceiling
Decreased time and fuel to climb
Lower operating cost
Increased maximum range
Optimal RVSM Platform
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The Blackhawk SuperXP52 Engine Upgrade for the King Air 200 Series Performance Comparison
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The Blackhawk SuperXP52 Engine Upgrade for the King Air 200 Series Includes
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Two (2) factory new
Pratt & Whitney
PT6A-52 engines with
Pratt & Whitney new 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
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 SuperXP52 Engine Upgrade for the King Air 200 Series 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 $50-$60 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.
Do you give the same credit for the MORE program TBO?
No. Pratt issues the core credits and does not recognize the MORE program.
Can I keep my cores?
Only if you are willing to pay Pratt 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?
18 lbs per engine.
Are there any modifications to the airframe?
A minor patch is installed on the left side of both engines cowls due to removal
of a bleed valve not required on the -61. Light weight exhaust stacks are required
(Beech D4, or Frakes). Engine gauges are remarked.
What do you offer that I can’t get from anyone else including
just overhauling my engines?
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 for the King Air B200: The only engine
upgrade supported, sold, installed and endorsed by Beechcraft Installation at any
Blackhawk authorized facility around the world. Dedicated customer support department
with on staff technical support technician, customer service representative, and
worldwide distribution and service center network Listed in Jetnet and AMSTAT as
an added feature One of the first companies to have it’s 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
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 two 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 60 days or sooner in some cases. Call for the next set of available engines.
Can my shop do the installation or does Blackhawk have to
do the installation?
Blackhawk does not perform 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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