Engines
Blackhawk Begins Cert Testing PC-12 Engine Upgrade
Blackhawk Aerospace's XP67P Engine+ Upgrade program for the Pilatus PC-12 is expected to provide the turboprop single more power and efficiency.
Blackhawk Aerospace estimates more than 600 PC-12s are eligible for its engine upgrade. (Photo: Blackhawk Aerospace)
Blackhawk Aerospace estimates more than 600 PC-12s are eligible for its engine upgrade. (Photo: Blackhawk Aerospace)

Blackhawk Aerospace has begun FAA certification flight testing for its Pilatus PC-12 XP67P Engine+ Upgrade program. Blackhawk said the upgrade replaces the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67B engine with a new 1,200-shp PT6A-67P engine that provides more power and greater efficiency.