Q&A

How many different airframes are PT6A engines approved for?

How many different airframes are PT6A engines approved for?

The engine is used in over 100 different applications.

How much does a Pratt and Whitney PT6 cost?

Overhaul your engine for as low as $230,000 USD with the P&WCSMART Flat Rate Overhaul Program. To maximize value, we’ve capped the pricing for optional parts replacement – such as compressor-turbine (CT) blades and life limited parts (LLPs) – letting you accurately plan your maintenance costs.

How much does a PT6A engine cost?

PRICE*

Applicable Models Basic O/H Parts Capped Cost LLP Parts Capped Cost
PT6A-67D Engine US $375,000 US $90,000
PT6A-67D Gas Generator US $225,000 US $70,000
PT6A-67D Power Section US $180,000 US $20,000

How much does it cost to overhaul a PT6?

PT6A Series Overhaul The PT6A is the most popular turboprop engine in history. It’s well known for its extremely high reliability. Overhaul costs range from $160,000 to $600,000.

What is a hot section inspection?

A hot section inspection (HSI) involves examining the condition of a number of key engine parts, including the turbine blades, the combustion chamber, the stators, the vane rings, the compressor turbine disk and the shroud segments. A hot section inspection is performed on a PT6 engine.

Where are Pratt and Whitney engines made?

Connecticut
It is a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies. Pratt & Whitney’s aircraft engines are widely used in both civil aviation (especially airlines) and military aviation. Its headquarters are in East Hartford, Connecticut….Pratt & Whitney.

Pratt & Whitney headquarters in East Hartford, Connecticut
Website prattwhitney.com

How does a PT6A work?

PT6 engine, a lightweight free turbine engine incorporating a reverse flow combustion path, is designed for aircraft propulsion use. It utilizes two counter-rotating turbines; one driving the compressor and the other driving the propeller through a reduction gearbox.

Is the Pratt and Whitney PT6A 41 engine for sale?

The goal of Turbine Options is to create the best possible situation for you and your purchasing needs. If you happen to own a PT6A-41 or PT6A-42 engine that you would like to sell, give us a call us and we will put you in our inventory. If the engine you are looking for is not in the list above, we still encourage you to give us a call.

Is the Pratt and Whitney PT6A overhaul management free?

Free Overhaul Management – We provide the overhaul management for free and only earn money by selling parts. Disclaimer – prices are for reference only. We’ve given a wide range to accommodate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overhauls. 1st run engines will be on the low end and 3rd runs will be on the high end.

How much does it cost to overhaul a Pratt and Whitney engine?

The PT6A is the most popular turboprop engine in history. It’s well known for its extremely high reliability. Overhaul costs range from $160,000 to $600,000. The JT15D is a small turbofan which produces 2,200 to 3,000 lbf thrust.

Which is the most popular Pratt and Whitney engine?

500 to 1,900 shaft horsepower class The PT6A engine family is the world’s most popular engine in its class and is one of Pratt & Whitney’s greatest success stories. Experience gained from the PT6A has helped spawn many of the engine families that have made Pratt & Whitney a world leader in the gas turbine engine market.