The True Blue TB44 Advanced Lithium-ion Battery uses the most sophisticated lithium-ion chemistry available, providing aviators with the unmatched advantage of faster starts, increased power, reduced weight, extended useful life, and lower direct operating costs.

Coming Soon for King Air 200

UPGRADE BENEFITS

• Higher voltage during engine start leading to less wear, less maintenance, and increased useful life
• Faster engine starts – 7 starts in 7 minutes – and only 15 minutes for a complete recharge when the battery is fully discharged on a typical aircraft.
• Superior high and low temperature performance (-40°C/-40°F to +70°C/158°F)
• Delivers 3x the energy per kilogram when compared to lead-acid and nickel-cadmium cells
• Protection against overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, and under-temperature
• Reduced maintenance costs
• 8-year average useful life
• Increased useful load between 29 and 32 lbs.

TECHNOLOGY

• Capacity: 46 amp-hour battery nominal at 23°C (73.4°F)
• Weight: 51.7 lbs. (up to 38% lighter than lead-acid and NiCad alternatives)
• Advanced NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry from A123 Systems, LLC – offering 3 times the energy per kilogram, resulting in a battery that is 40% lighter than lead-acid or nickel-cadmium alternatives
• Built-in automatic internal heater
• Communication: ARINC 429 data to the cockpit
• Maintenance: 2-year maintenance interval; offers 50-90% savings on maintenance costs
• Warranty: 2-year limited

The Blackhawk 325-Amp Starter Generator delivers faster and cooler engine start performance for Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan and 325 amps of continuous power for the aircraft and specific payloads. A replacement for the factory 200-amp starter, this technology makes no change to aircraft operating limitations, from ground to service ceiling.

UPGRADE BENEFITS

• Starts the engine in significantly less time
• Drastically lowers starting temperature
• Lowers average peak start temperature, preserving the hot section
• 1,500-hour “No Touch” TBO

TECHNOLOGY

• 28-volt, 325-amps – both a starter and a generator
• Engine-driven and air cooled with an integral fan and ram air
• Speed sensing switch provides over-speed protection and automatic shutoff
• Mounted atop the accessory case

Blackhawk’s Hawkeye digital smart gauges bring modern advancements to legacy aircraft. For strong human factors support, the gauges emulate analog readouts with digital accuracy, clearly displaying accurate information without expensive panel modifications.

UPGRADE BENEFITS

• Intelligent, information-rich engine monitoring system
• Increased accuracy over analog
• Visual display of exceedances
• Digital display that emulates familiar two-inch analog gauges for human factors
• Gauges fit in analog positions; no panel modifications required

TECHNOLOGY

• Microprocessor signal processing and digital display technology
• Superior lighting with LED backlight
• Sensor to automatically adjust to lighting conditions – no post lighting
• Anti-glare, airtight, no-fog glass

MT-Propeller’s fast, lightweight composite propellers reduce weight, vibration, and drag while increasing lift, thrust, and lifetime operation. These 4- and 5-blade propellers maximize the benefits of a Blackhawk engine upgrade. 

UPGRADE BENEFITS

• Reduced Weight – Lighter than aluminum, natural composite propellers reduce weight on the engine crankshaft and overall aircraft weight.
• Reduced Vibration – Unlike aluminum, composites do not experience harmonic vibration. Gyros, motor mounts, radios, heat muffs, cowlings, and more enjoy longer life with reduced vibration. 
• Greater Strength – Composites are stronger than aluminum. 
• Unlimited Blade Life – Composite propellers are brought back to exact factory-new dimensions during overhaul, avoiding replacement.
• Steel Hub Inserts – Steel bearing inserts eliminate the requirement to replace the full hub when tolerances are exceeded. 
• Quieter – Shorter blades and increased blade count results in a smaller diameter and lower, quieter tip speeds. 
• More Lift/Thrust – Lower tip speeds maintain smooth airflow, resulting in more lift/thrust. 
• Less Drag – A smaller prop arc disc creates less drag than larger diameter prop arc discs. 
• More Ground Clearance – Smaller diameter propeller blades reduce chances for prop damage from ground objects and debris. 
• Added Resale Value – Upgrade benefits are passed along, increasing resale value. 
• Easy Installation – The blades bolt on easily and use the existing prop governor. 
• Full Warranty – 1 year or 1,000 hours (whichever occurs first) for any manufacturing defects. 

TECHNOLOGY

• Natural composite blades and hubs with stainless steel leading-edge guards 
• Unlimited blade life through the ability to restore composites to factory specifications during overhaul 
• Steel hub bearing inserts 
• Increased blade count and shorter diameter 
• Utilize existing prop governors 
• Available in white, black, or grey 

Upgrade Includes 

• One 4- or 5-blade reversing and full feathering constant speed propeller for each engine
• One full composite spinner (AFRP) for each engine
• Airplane flight manual supplement
• Installation instructions
• Instruction for continued airworthiness
• Operation and installation manual

A leader in aircraft propeller systems since 1917, Hartzell Propellers significantly improve your upgraded aircraft’s performance. Choose from three or four blades, depending on your engine upgrade.

UPGRADE BENEFITS

• Two choices based on aircraft operations
• Exceptional reliability
• Highly respected, long-established company
• Exceptional service support
• 4-blade propellers provide additional ground clearance and noise reduction

TECHNOLOGY

• Optimized blade airfoil
• High-quality aluminum construction
• Proven design and reliability

UPGRADE INCLUDES

• 3- or 4-blade propeller
• Polished spinner
• STC paperwork
• For electric de-ice option: electric de-ice kit for prop and airframe
• For fluid anti-ice option: anti-ice kit (prop)