Wed, Aug 17, 2011
FAA Approves STC For Engine Upgrade
The FAA on Monday granted approval and supplemental type
certification of the Hawker 800XPR powered by the Honeywell
TFE731-50R engines, according to a news release from Hawker
Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS). The upgrade package,
available exclusively through factory-owned Hawker Beechcraft
Services (HBS) facilities, offers significant performance and
capability improvements by replacing the aircraft’s original
engines with new technology TFE731-50R powerplants and improved
aerodynamics with Hawker winglets. The first customer delivery is
scheduled to occur in early September.
File Photo Hawker 800XP
“The Hawker 800XPR factory upgrade underscores our
commitment to our customers with products that improve performance,
lower operating costs and increase resale value of the aircraft we
design and build,” said Christi Tannahill, Hawker Beechcraft
vice president, GCS. “As the first of two Hawker XPR upgrade
programs in development, the 800XPR will be joined by the 400XPR
that is expected to certify in 2012.”
Capable of producing 5,000 pounds of thrust but flat rated to
4,660 pounds, the Hawker 800XPR’s new TFE731-50R engines
create a robust interstage turbine temperature margin that
translates into significantly improved performance and durability.
Through the incorporation of 70 design and material improvements,
the TFE731-50R delivers a seven percent reduction in specific fuel
consumption while increasing maintenance intervals. The result is a
32 percent reduction in Honeywell’s minimum Maintenance
Service Plan (MSP) costs thanks to major periodic inspections of
3,000 hours and core zone inspection intervals of 6,000 hours as
compared to 2,100 and 4,200 respectively on the original engines.
The 800XPR upgrade qualifies for zero-cost enrollment in
Honeywell’s MSP. The new engines also deliver a number of
green advantages, such as lower noise levels and reduced carbon
emissions.
Hawker 800XPR operators will also be impressed by the improved
hot/high performance. Climbing directly to FL410 at maximum takeoff
weight in just 25 minutes, the 800XPR will reach FL370 a full three
minutes faster than the Hawker 800XP. The direct climb capability,
combined with the airplane’s improved fuel efficiency,
translates into true transcontinental range and faster block
times.
In addition, optional avionics, a newly stylized interior and
XPR custom paint designs are available. EASA certification is
pending approval.
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