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XP61 Upgrade // Optimize Total Performance
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
Integrating factory-new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-61 engines will optimize performance in all phases of flight. This is the ideal upgrade for those who want great performance and value.
Key Benefits
- Exclusively endorsed by Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
- Increased rate of climb
- Higher single engine service ceiling
- Average savings of $50,000 (KA 200) and $12,000 (KA B200) in annual operating costs
- Faster speeds, reduced time on airframe and engines, and fewer maintenance events result in lower maintenance costs
- Higher resale value
- Identical engine as PT6A-52 with 800*C max ITT
- Optimal RVSM platform
'Will Save Us Money'
“The new -61 engines will save us money even on short trips. On our typical 150 NM trips, we climb 4000 feet higher and in less time and cruise 20 knots faster on the same amount of fuel. On our first flight, the owner asked me why we were starting down early. We were already there!”
Brett Yourgans, Whayne Supply Company, BB-425
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System Includes
- Two factory-new P&W PT6A-61 engines with new engine warranty from Pratt & Whitney Canada
- Installation instructions, STC paperwork, flight manual supplement, instructions for continued airworthiness, P&WC engine logbook, Blackhawk logbook case, cycle book and aircraft decals
- Prepaid enrollment in CAMP Systems’ aircraft maintenance tracking program and The Trend Group Turbine Trend Analysis Program
'Will Save Us Money'
“The new -61 engines will save us money even on short trips. On our typical 150 NM trips, we climb 4000 feet higher and in less time and cruise 20 knots faster on the same amount of fuel. On our first flight, the owner asked me why we were starting down early. We were already there!”
Brett Yourgans, Whayne Supply Company, BB-425
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'Will Save Us Money'
“The new -61 engines will save us money even on short trips. On our typical 150 NM trips, we climb 4000 feet higher and in less time and cruise 20 knots faster on the same amount of fuel. On our first flight, the owner asked me why we were starting down early. We were already there!”
Brett Yourgans, Whayne Supply Company, BB-425
Flies a King Air 200 with XP61 Upgrade
'Pleasure to Fly'
“My engine upgrade makes the King Air a real pleasure to fly and operate. 305 -310 KTAS is easily achievable, and the only red line approached is the barber pole!”
Andy Gent, Martin-Baker Aircraft Ltd. BB-568
Flies a King Air 200 with XP61 Upgrade
'...Just Like a KA 300'
“I have accumulated thousands of hours in various King Air models and this airplane, with the -61s, performs just like a King Air 300.”
Brad Huddle, Ganassi Racing, BB-651
Flies a King Air 200 with XP61 Upgrade
'Great People'
“Aviation is a tough business, especially finding people you trust, but Blackhawk will be more than their word…they are great people…”
Mike Chaplin, Owner
'Good for Cash Flow'
“The new Blackhawk engines increase the performance of our aircraft and allow us to reduce the flight time…for the same commercial price. It is very good for the company cash flow.”
Albert Ruoso, BL-11
'Helps With Operating Costs'
“The improved speed and performance really adds up on our long flights and helps with our operating costs.”
Scott Dean, Flight King, LLC, BB 360
'Running great'
“Airplane is running great. At FL250 one day I actually saw 311 on the true airspeed indicator, and it was still climbing slowly. I had to power back as I was right on the barber pole.”
Jack Silva, BB-1202
Flies a King Air B200
'Incredible upgrade'
“The upgrade is incredible! We saved over an hour round trip from South Dakota to DC. We zipped right up to FL330 with ice vanes deployed for most of the climb. These new engines will really carry the mail. There is no way we could have done that with the -42’s.”
Ron Hauck, State of South Dakota, BB-1307
Flies a King Air B200
'Very proud'
“We are very proud to be the first commercial operator in Europe with this fabulous new airplane. The King Air has always been a great aircraft; the Blackhawk is now the perfect European executive transport.”
Malcolm Humphries, Capital Trading Aviation Ltd., BB-625
Flies a King Air B200
'A climbing machine'
“Controllers gave me a compliment on my climb out of Baton Rouge. I was out of 7000 feet when I reversed course crossing back abeam the airport after only a short climb out on runway heading. Houston Center asked what kind of King Air 200 could climb like that. I have received similar questions recently from Washington Center climbing out of New Bern, NC, and Salt Lake City center climbing out of Rock Springs, WY.
I am sure you hear this kind of stuff all the time. It’s definitely a climbing machine. No big deal handling the sea level stuff but high altitude airports hot or cold its night and day from the 41’s.”
Hoss Maddry, Blackhawk XPR61, BB-739
Flies a King Air 200
'Perfect fit'
“Our Blackhawk PT6A-61s have been a fantastic investment! The plane jumps off the runway, climbs straight up & settles in ~300 knots in normal cruise. We save time on each flight with power to spare. The -61s are a perfect fit for the King Air B200.”
John S. Rudolph, Blackhawk XPR61, BB-1071
Flies a King Air B200
'Dramatic performance improvement'
“The performance improvement in climb and cruise is dramatic. We con- duct the whole en route cruise phase of our flights 10 knots below the barber pole, TAS 310. We are very pleased with the -61’s!”
Mark Byrne, Blackhawk XPR61, BB-1202
Flies a King Air 200
'Ideal motor'
“I’m convinced the -61 engine is the ideal motor for the King Air 200. In upper flight levels, we are consistently 8 to 10 knots below the barberpole at recommended cruise settings.”
Bert Bollar, Blackhawk XPR61, BB-1331
Flies a King Air 200
'Higher performing'
“Who wouldn’t want brand new, higher performing engines?”
John Boike, Blackhawk XPR61, BB-115
Flies a King Air 200
My engines still have time left to TBO. Should I wait until the engines are due for overhaul?
Pratt & Whitney Canada 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 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. P&WC increases our price 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. 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, because 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, because it allows them to operate out of shorter runways in the mountains.
How much weight does the upgrade add?
18 pounds 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. Lightweight exhaust stacks are required (Beech D4, or Frakes).
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 200:
- Listed in Jetnet and AMSTAT as an added feature
- 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 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
- Approved by EASA (Europe) and DGAC (Brazil)
What about resale value?
To date, nearly every Blackhawk-upgraded aircraft that has been resold within 500 hours of flying time has sold very close to, or, in many cases, higher than, the combined investment of the airframe and engines. Resale value of upgraded aircraft remains strong in all markets. Many dealers are even speculating on Blackhawk-upgraded aircraft.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. We work with several banks that offer very competitive rates.
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. Call for timing on 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 P&W-certified facility, we have found that you will save time and money if the work is done at any of our approved installation facilities worldwide. They have the experience to complete the upgrade faster and with the higher exacting quality setup that we demand. See our distributor list for an installer near you.