PT6A
PT6A: Power for the turboprop
The PT6A is an exceptionally light-weight turboshaft engine. It is used among others on business aircraft. Special versions of the engine also power transportation and military aircraft.
MTU's involvement in the PT6A
Maintenance is carried out via the Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre - a joint venture between MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg and Pratt & Whitney Canada.
Facts
- EIS: 1973
- The PT6A is a turboshaft engine with maximum power of 1,900 shp
- Free axial and centrifugal turbine
- Three stage axial flow compressor
- Single-stage gas generator turbine
- Single-stage axial power turbine (up to A-34), two-stage low-pressure turbine (models from PT6A-41)
Applications
- Beechcraft King Air
- Cessna Caravan
- Pilatus
- Piper Meridian
Technical Data
| PT6A „Large“ | |
| Max. power | 1,900 shp |
| Length | 5.75 - 6.3 ft |
| Height | 1.8 ft |
| Width | 1.6 ft |
