“The Blackhawk engine upgrade is a revenue generator and a crowd pleaser. With a single engine, it puts up more jumpers per hour than a Super Otter. We can operate more efficiently and grow our business while sharing our passion with our customers. Everybody wins. We are so impressed with the -42A that we upgraded all of our Caravans.”
True Blue Lithium-Ion Battery
True Blue Lithium-Ion Battery
Increased performance, lower costs
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.
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
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Blackhawk 325-Amp Starter Generator
Blackhawk 325-Amp Starter Generator
Faster, cooler engine starts
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.
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
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Blackhawk Hawkeye Smart Gauges
Blackhawk Hawkeye SMart Gauges
Clear Digital Data
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.
Upgrades Available For
Caravan
Cheyenne I, II, IIXL
Conquest I
Grand Caravan
King Air 200
King Air 90
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
ACCURATE ENGINE INFORMATION
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MT-Propellers
MT-Propellers
4- and 5-blade composite props
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.
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
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Eli Nelles, Director of Maintenance
“The airplane is performing great…….and the pilots are enjoying the performance of the aircraft, adds a great deal of safety margin when traversing the Brooks Range.”
Peter Fox, Owner & CEO, Safari Airlink
“We have upgraded four out of five caravans and the kit has just arrived for the fifth. The obvious benefits are performance as well as the saving of airframe and engine hours. Slightly less obvious is the saving of crew flight and duty time. Blackhawk has good reputation for reliable products and good backup. We are very happy with the upgrades.”
Cooper Gordon, Manager of Air Operations
“This mod is amazing!! The new -140 is pretty incredible. I wanted to thank you for working with us on this project and I really appreciate Blackhawk and their professionalism. We just got back from a test flight and took the plane to 22,000 feet in 23 minutes.”
Andy Hediger, Aeroatelier XP140
“We are very exited as last Saturday we flew 22 loads! We could have flown 4 more loads but had to stop activities because of thunderstorms. Our prior record was set at a maximum of 16 loads per day. We can already feel much more power, less consumption, and shorter climb times. Only descent times are longer as the prop is bigger. We are very happy with the result, especially the skydivers. They really could feel the difference so we hope with these results we will be more attractive in the future, which will makes us grow as the main drop zone in Argentina!”
Hugh Kitchen, 208B
The Caravan is a great machine and the Blackhawk upgrade just makes it so much better. We operate in a mountainous area of the country and the ability to quickly climb to altitude is important. The higher cruise speed means more efficient delivery of loads and more trips in a day.
