XP135A ENGINE+ UPGRADE
KING AIR c90, T-44A, U-21
59%
INCREASED CLIMB RATE
36%
INCREASE IN AVAILABLE HORSEPOWER
270+ ktas
MAXIMUM CRUISE SPEED
10%
SAVINGS IN OPERATING COSTS
21%
LESS TIME TO REACH ALTITUDE
19,000 FT
SINGLE ENGINE SERVICE CEILING
Expanded Mission Capabilities
Transform your legacy government aircraft into a safer, higher performing, more reliable mission partner with a Blackhawk Engine+ Upgrade. The improved performance, increased reliability, and higher safety margin of the XP135A Engine + Upgrade delivers increased mission capabilities while reducing engine-related AOG and overall operating costs.
All Pratt & Whitney Service Centers are qualified to support the XP135A engines,
Boost Mission Success
The XP135A Engine+ Upgrade gives your agency a serious boost in horsepower that translates to increased mission flexibility, for less.
- Better safety margins
- Fly faster
- Improved climb
- Access more airports
- Reduced overall fuel consumption
UPGRADE BENEFITS
- More power to take off from short, unimproved, high altitude, and remote runways
- Increased rate of climb
- Increased cruise speed
- Greater safety margins
- Improved resale value
- Increased single-engine service ceiling
- Flexible maintenance options – all Pratt & Whitney Service centers are qualified
What’s Included
- Two Factory-New Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A-135A Engines (Exchange)
- P&WC enhanced new engine warranty 2,500 hours/5 years with prorated coverage to the 3,600-hour TBO
- Installation kit and drawings
- STC paperwork and instructions for continued airworthiness
- Flight manual supplement
- P&WC engine logbook and Blackhawk logbook case
- Blackhawk cycle book and aircraft decals
- P&WC PT6 line maintenance entitlement training
- Two-year subscription for P&WC engine maintenance/parts manuals
- Blackhawk lifetime customer support guarantee
- Optional: Hawkeye DigiLog Smart Gauges
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Can I get support for my aircraft outside of the US?
Blackhawk Aerospace has dealer-installers around the world for support, plus all of engines can be serviced by the OEM, Pratt and Whitney Canada, at one of their service centers located nearest you.
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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 Pratt & Whitney Canada certified facility, we have found that you will save time and money if the upgrade is performed by any of our approved installation facilities worldwide. These facilities have the experience to complete the upgrade faster and with the higher exacting quality you demand.
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What is the lead time on engine(s)?
Blackhawk orders all engines a year in advance. We can usually deliver within 30-60 days or sooner. Call for timing on the next set of available engines.
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How is Blackhawk different from other upgrades or overhaul?
In addition to worldwide product support and product branding, Blackhawk XP Engine+ Upgrades offer the following benefits:
- Listings in Jetnet, AMSTAT, Aircraft Bluebook, and Vref
- Worldwide market acceptance with the largest installed fleet of upgraded corporate size turboprop aircraft in the world
- Full customer support department with on-staff technical support technician, customer service representative, and worldwide distribution and service center network
- The Blackhawk Owner’s Group
- The strongest resale value of any engine upgrade on the market
- Approval by the FAA (United States), EASA (Europe), DGAC (Brazil)
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Can I keep my core engine?
Since the upgrade price already reflects the value of the cores, you can keep your core engine if you are willing to pay Pratt & Whitney Canada for the core. Prices will depend on core engine times.
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My engine(s) still have time left to TBO, so should I wait until engines are due for an overhaul?
Pratt & Whitney Canada (PW&C) offers an engine credit for every hour remaining to the factory TBO. To qualify, the core engine must have enough cycles on the life-limited components to make TBO and all records supporting the component times and cycles must be present and submitted. Waiting until TBO risks the possibility of a core engine problem, resulting in additional core charges from PW&C. Also, prices from P&WC increase every year, so waiting two or three years would mean a higher investment without any of the time-remaining credit.
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How does an upgrade compare to buying a newer aircraft?
Blackhawk offers transformative performance without the risks of buying new: Will you be able to sell your aircraft for the value you expect? Will there be unexpected costs to acquire your new aircraft? Will there be unexpected issues not uncovered by the pre-buy? Upgrading with Blackhawk eliminates uncertainty and the transactional costs of buying another aircraft while transforming the performance and utility of the aircraft you know best.
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If I upgrade, does it make sense to wait until my next overhaul?
Why wait to start enjoying the many benefits of an upgrade? Save money on every mission you fly, increase the capability of your aircraft, and take advantage of generous core credits for time remaining. Over half of Blackhawk’s customers upgrade with more than 500 hours remaining.
Stretch Your Budget
The XP135A Engine+ Upgrade allows your agency to do more within tighter budget constraints.
- Lower operating costs than stock engines
- Pratt & Whitney core engine credits up to $35 per hour per engine for every hour remaining to the factory TBO
- Strongest resale value of any engine upgrade on the market
- 3,600-hour TBO with escalation available for fleet operators
- Extend the time it takes to reach the 3,600-hour overhaul by over a year and a half
- Faster speeds and climb save time on each mission, delivering fuel savings
How can we serve you?
Learn how your agency can experience improved performance, increased reliability, a higher safety margin, and reduced overall costs. Contact us for a technical briefing on how an Engine+ Upgrade can cost effectively boost your operation.