Dowty R390 propellers! As Dowty puts it, "The Dowty Propellers R390 propeller system for Saab 340s marked the world’s first use of composite propellers on a FAR Part 25-certified aircraft. Since the service entry of this twin-engine regional airliner in 1984, the fleet-leading propeller blades have logged more than 40,000 flying hours. The Saab 340’s 1,750-shp. General Electric CT7 turboprop engines are equipped with four-blade propellers Dowty Propellers’ propeller system for the aircraft also incorporates the feathering pump, pitch control unit, over-speed governor and synchrophaser." dowty.com/products/regional-airliners/
I miss the keys. Just flew silver out of there and this video popped up in my feed.
Dowty R390 propellers! As Dowty puts it, "The Dowty Propellers R390 propeller system for Saab 340s marked the world’s first use of composite propellers on a FAR Part 25-certified aircraft. Since the service entry of this twin-engine regional airliner in 1984, the fleet-leading propeller blades have logged more than 40,000 flying hours.
The Saab 340’s 1,750-shp. General Electric CT7 turboprop engines are equipped with four-blade propellers Dowty Propellers’ propeller system for the aircraft also incorporates the feathering pump, pitch control unit, over-speed governor and synchrophaser."
dowty.com/products/regional-airliners/
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