US-based aircraft engine manufacturer GE Aviation has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for its H75 and H85 turboprop engines, which are based on the H80 engine variant.
Aimed at the agricultural, commuter, utility and business turboprop aircraft segments, the H75 and H85 engines are rated at 750 shaft horsepower (shp) and 850shp respectively for take-off and maximum continuous operation, similar to the H80 engine.
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GE H85 features fuel control unit, fuel pump, ignition unit, ITT transmitter, gas generator speed sensor, oil system sensors, transmitters, torquemeter transmitter, and propeller speed governor with beta switch.
The company expects to receive certification for H75 and H85 engines from the US Federal Aviation Administration in 2013.
GE Aviation launched the two derivative turboprop engines, which are manufactured at its facility in the Czech Republic in July.
At the time, GE Aviation’s Business and General Aviation Turboprops president and managing executive Paul Theofan said that the H80 turboprop had been successful and expected the same level of interest for the H75 and H85.
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By GlobalDataThe H80 turboprop engine is based on the design of the M601 engine and features GE’s 3D aerodynamic design techniques and enhanced equipment, which offers improved engine capabilities, further eliminating the need for regular fuel nozzle and hot section inspection.
With a service life of 3,600 flight-hours or 6,600 cycles between overhauls, the single or dual-acting governor option of H80 engine allows flexible propeller selection to its customers.
Last month, the H80 engine powered Thrush 510G agricultural aircraft entered service, while Czech Republic-based Aircraft Industries selected the engine to power its L410 commuter aircraft, which is expected to enter service in early 2013.
GE Aviation, a subsidiary of General Electric, manufactures jet, turboprop, turbo shaft engines, components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft.
