Available for C90, E90, F90
Take your King Air 90 performance to new heights by exchanging early-generation engines for factory-new Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PT6A-135A engines. No airframe modifications are required for this impressive upgrade, which will deliver increased true airspeed and maximum range, with lower time to climb and reduced operating and maintenance costs. The bottom line? State-of-the-art engine technology that delivers more of everything King Air 90 operators want.
Key Benefits
- Exclusively endorsed by Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
- Upgrade investment is comparable to, or less than, an overhaul
- Increased true airspeed and rate of climb
- Increased single engine service ceiling
- Decreased time and fuel to climb
- Lower operating cost
- Increased resale value
- FAA, EASA and ANAC certified
'Performs as Advertised'
“Performance is what Blackhawk is all about. Fast climbs, 1,000-mile legs, good loads, and lower operational costs. The Blackhawk upgrade performs as advertised.”
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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 $15-$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 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. 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-upgraded aircraft, as it allows them to operate from shorter runways in the mountains.
How much weight does the upgrade add?
The PT6A-135A weighs eight pounds more per engine due to the heavy-duty gearbox.
Is there a gross weight increase available?
Yes. There are several aftermarket GWIs available at an additional charge.
Are there any modifications to the airframe?
No. Only an 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, and installed by Hawker Beechcraft 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 Owner’s 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 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.
