Available for Cheyenne I, IA, II & IIXL
The Blackhawk XP135A is a simple, bolt-on upgrade for the Cheyenne I, IA, II, & IIXL and requires no airframe modification. The original, early-generation engines are simply exchanged for factory-new Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PT6A-135A engines.The XP135A upgrade surpasses any engine overhaul for performance and value. Why invest in an engine overhaul that does nothing for aircraft performance? Upgrading your aircraft with the industry’s best Cheyenne performance solution is a sound business decision.
Key Benefits
| Cheyenne I |
Cheyenne II |
| More power for faster climb and cruise speeds |
| 39 knots faster for savings of 30 minutes on 600 NM trip |
21 knots faster for savings of 15 minutes on 600 NM trip |
| Reduced annual cost of operation |
| About $56,000 |
About $21,719 |
Return on investment
(five-year added residual value and savings) |
| $250,000+ |
$108,000+ |
| Higher resale value |
| Vref adds $600,00 to value of upgraded Cheyenne I & II |
'A Thrill to Fly'
“The XP engine upgrade has exceeded my expectations and is by far the best aftermarket investment I have ever made on any aircraft. Having extra horsepower at the right hand makes the Blackhawk Cheyenne an absolute thrill to fly.”
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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 Canada offers an engine credit of $35-$50 per hour (depending on engine model) for every hour remaining to the factory TBO. For example if you have 2,500 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 P&WC 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, Hartzell 4-Blade Whisper Propellers and Hartzell 3-Blade Propellers (certified on the Cheyenne IIXL) 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. P&WC issues the core credits and does not recognize the MORE program.
Can I keep my cores?
Only if you are willing to pay P&WC for the cores, since the price already reflects 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-modified aircraft, as it allows them to operate out of shorter runways in the mountains.
How much weight does the upgrade add?
Weight change is negligible.
Are there any modifications to the airframe?
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:
- Listed in Jetnet and AMSTAT as an added feature
- One of the first companies to have its engine upgrades 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 C90GT
- Full customer support department with on staff technical support technician, customer service representative, and worldwide distribution and service center network
- Our own Blackhawk Owner’s Group
- The strongest resale value of any engine upgrade on the market
What about resale value?
To date, nearly every Blackhawk that has been resold within 500 hours of flying time has sold very close to or, in many cases, for more than, the combined investment of the airframe and engines. Resale value of Blackhawk-equipped aircraft remains strong in all markets. Many dealers are even speculating on Blackhawk-upgraded aircraft.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. We have several banks that offer very competitive rates for the our products.
How long does it take to do the upgrade?
About three weeks, depending on the installing shop. Blackhawk does not guarantee those 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 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 P&W-certified facility, we have found that customers save time and money if the work is done at any of our approved installation facilities worldwide. They have the experience to complete the installation faster and with the higher exacting quality setup that we demand. Please see our distributor list for an installer near you.
