FAA STC Approval is Imminent for Blackhawk’s XP67A Engine+ Upgrade on Pro Line Fusion Equipped Aircraft

LAS VEGAS, NV – October 21, 2024 – FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval is imminent for the integration of Blackhawk’s XP67A Engine+ Upgrade with Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion® avionics system, which will thereafter be available as an aftermarket upgrade option. This approval marks a key advancement for the King Air 360, enhancing its performance and reliability.

“This certification brings significant value to King Air 360 owners and operators, offering a powerful and efficient engine upgrade option,” said Edwin Black, President of Blackhawk Aerospace. “Integrated with the Pro Line Fusion avionics system, the XP67A Engine+ Upgrade enhances the capabilities and market value of these aircraft. This certification effort expands eligibility for over 300 recently delivered aircraft to fly with Pratt & Whitney’s PT6A-67A engines and the latest and greatest Pro Line Fusion avionics system from Collins.”

The PT6A-67A engine delivers 1,050 SHP to altitude, significantly outperforming the baseline stock engines, which were mission optimized, but start losing power at lower altitudes. Paired with MT 5-blade composite propeller, the upgrade transforms the King Air 360 into a high-performance, fuel-efficient aircraft, reducing operational costs and increasing longevity.

The Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics system provides an advanced user interface with high-resolution touchscreen displays, Synthetic Vision System (SVS), and next-generation flight management and communication tools, further enhancing safety and situational awareness. Specifically, the upgrade to the Pro Line Fusion avionics system adds new features such as Datalink Option enabling CPDLC (FANS1/A+ Domestic & ATNB1), Privacy ICAO Address (PIA), integration with the Blackhawk XP67A Engine+ Upgrade, and the ability to add all factory options in the aftermarket. Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney are RTX businesses.

Blackhawk invites King Air 360 owners and operators to explore the advantages of the XP67A Engine+ Upgrade. For more information, visit Blackhawk at NBAA-BACE, booth #2027, or contact any authorized Blackhawk or Collins approved dealer.