Cessna SkyCourier Earns FAA Certification for New Combi Option, Bringing Further Innovation and Functionality to Cargo and Passenger Transport
20 Maio 2024 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Textron Aviation today announced the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) has granted certification of a new Combi
interior conversion option for the passenger variant of the
twin-engine, Cessna SkyCourier turboprop aircraft. The Combi option
enables operators to transport nine passengers and cargo
simultaneously. Deliveries of Cessna SkyCourier passenger units
with the Combi option included are slated to begin later this
year.
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The Cessna SkyCourier is designed and manufactured by Textron
Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.
“This newly certified combi kit adds to the growing list of
options for the versatile Cessna SkyCourier,” said Lannie
O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales and Flight
Operations. “The Combi will allow operators to use the aircraft for
an even broader range of missions globally and quickly change
configurations to best serve their needs.”
With the ability to be operated by a single pilot and a generous
payload capacity, the Cessna SkyCourier is the ultimate solution
for air freight, passenger and special mission needs. This
additional option for the aircraft builds on the available gravel
kit to pave the way for further use in global markets by a variety
of customers, including government agencies, law enforcement and
militaries, corporations and humanitarian organizations. The
aircraft is highly adaptable and can easily adjust configurations
to effectively complete virtually any mission, supporting a
significant return on investment.
About the Cessna SkyCourier
The Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine, high-wing turboprop offers a
combination of performance and lower operating costs for air
freight, commuter and special mission operators. It’s available in
both Freighter and Passenger variants, as well with a Combi
configuration or gravel kit for maximum flexibility. The
19-passenger variant includes separate crew and passenger doors for
smooth boarding, a large baggage compartment as well as large cabin
windows for natural light and views. The Freighter variant features
a large door and a flat floor cabin that is sized to handle up to
three LD3 shipping containers with an impressive 6,000 pounds of
payload capability. Both variants offer single-point pressure
refueling to enable faster turnarounds.
The aircraft is powered by two wing-mounted Pratt & Whitney
PT6A-65SC turboprop engines and features the McCauley Propeller
C779, a heavy-duty and reliable 110-inch aluminum four-blade
propeller, which is full feathering with reversible pitch, designed
to enhance the performance of the aircraft while hauling tremendous
loads. The SkyCourier features Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and has a
maximum cruise speed of more than 200 ktas. The SkyCourier has a
900 nautical-mile maximum range.
About Textron Aviation
We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 95 years,
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our
collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands
to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our
customers. With a range that includes everything from business
jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission,
military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the
most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the
world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all
general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170
countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and
versatility, along with our trusted global customer service
network, for affordable and flexible flight. For more information,
visit www.txtav.com | www.defense.txtav.com |
www.scorpionjet.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its
global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance
businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and
services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands
such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex,
Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation.
For more information, visit: www.textron.com.
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