Wed, Nov 23, 2011
Step In Certification Process For The Airplane Powered By The
New Engines
Aircraft Industries has completed the first flight test of the
L410-UVP-E20 powered by two of GE's H80 turboprop engines. The
40-minute flight occurred in Kunovice in the Czech Republic on
November 16.
"The H80 engine performed extremely well in the first flight on
the L410," said Miroslav Kozisek, product support director at
Aircraft Industries. "The flight test crew put the aircraft and
engines through many maneuvers, and the results are very promising
as we begin our flight tests. We look forward to certifying the
aircraft/engine combination and offering our customers the new H80
engines as a powerplant on the L410."
"This flight is the first time the H80 engine has powered a
commuter plane, and the team is thrilled with the initial test
flight data," said Paul Theofan, president and managing executive
of GE Aviation's Business and General Aviation Turboprops. "While
the current L410 has been popular in Russia, South America and
Africa, the H80 engine's significant hot-day takeoff performance
and high-altitude cruise speeds will allow the re-engined L410 to
operate in additional regions around the world, which is exciting
news for existing L410 operators as well as new potential
customers."
The flight test is part of the certification program for the
H80-powered L410 aircraft, which is expected to be complete in
third quarter of 2012. Upon certification of the aircraft engine
combination, Aircraft Industries will offer GE's H80 engine on all
new L410 aircraft as well as an engine upgrade program to existing
customers that operate M601-powered L410s.
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