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CESSNA CARAVAN 208 & GRAND CARAVAN 208B
XP140 Engine+ Upgrade
Multiply your power and revenue generation capability with a factory-new XP140 Engine+ Upgrade and experience serious return on investment. Blackhawk makes it easy with a quick, two-week, ultra-cost-effective installation that delivers power and performance previously unattainable.
The upgrade replaces your tired PT6A-114/114A engines with a brand-new PT6A-140 powerplants for like-new levels of performance and load carrying capabilities – all while retaining your existing cowling, engine mount, exhaust system, and maintaining the same pilot training and operating characteristics. To learn more, contact us at 833-527-7690.
Upgrade TodayMore Than Enough Power to Change the Game
You get a lot more horsepower with a brand-new PT6A-140 engine. More power means you can climb faster, cruise higher and faster and access more airports with better safety margins.
What will you do with all that power?
22%
Shorter Takeoff Distance
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4,000HRS1
P&WC Enhanced Engine Warranty
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100° C
Lower Starting Temps
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2 Weeks
Typical Engine Installation
- P&WC Enhanced New-Engine Warranty 1,000 hours, no calendar limit, with prorated coverage to the 4,000 hour TBO.
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The real power of an XP140 Engine+ Upgrade is in its ability to improve revenue generation.
Investment & Value
All this performance and value starts with an initial investment, minus the cost of your next overhaul. Other financial factors to consider include:
- Increased revenue generation
- Pratt & Whitney core engine credits up to $50 per hour for every hour remaining to the factory TBO
- Strongest resale value of any engine upgrade on the market
- Nearly every Blackhawk-powered aircraft sold within 500 hours of the upgrade recovered close to or more than the combined investment of the airframe and engines
- TBO increased from 3,600 to 4,000 hours
- Hot section inspection interval increased from 1,800 to 2,000 hours
- Increased rate of climb
- Increased cruise speed
- Lower starting temperatures
- Increased TBO
- Shorter takeoff
- One factory-new Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A-140 engine (Exchange)
- P&WC new engine warranty 1,000 hours with no calendar limit
- Choice of factory-new propeller and spinner
- Optional New True Blue Power Advanced Lithium-Ion Battery
- Hawkeye digilog smart gauges
- New 40% larger oil cooler
- New 325-Amp Starter Generator
- Globally approved flight manual supplement
- STC paperwork and instructions for continued airworthiness
- P&WC PT6 Line Maintenance Entitlement Training
- Two-year subscription for P&WC engine maintenance/parts manuals
- Blackhawk lifetime customer support guarantee
- First 2 years of ESP free, up to 400 hours Total Time Since New or 2 (two) years from date of aircraft delivery, whichever occurs first
Frequently Asked Questions
In addition to worldwide product support and product branding, Blackhawk XP Engine+ Upgrades offer the following benefits:
- Listings in Jetnet, AMSTAT, Aircraft Bluebook, and Vref
- Worldwide market acceptance with the largest installed fleet of upgraded corporate size turboprop aircraft in the world
- Full customer support department with on-staff technical support technician, customer service representative, and worldwide distribution and service center network
- The Blackhawk Owner’s Group
- The strongest resale value of any engine upgrade on the market
- Approval by the FAA (United States), EASA (Europe), DGAC (Brazil)
A Blackhawk Performance Center can certainly perform the installation, as can any of our approved installation facilities worldwide. These facilities have the experience to complete the upgrade faster and with the higher exacting quality you demand. Call your Blackhawk representative to help find the installation facility that’s right for you.
Blackhawk orders all engines approximately one year in advance, but lead time can vary by engine model. Call for timing on the next set of available engines.
Yes. We work with several banks that offer very competitive rates.
To date, nearly every Blackhawk powered aircraft that has been resold within 500 hours of the upgrade has sold close to or higher than the combined investment of the airframe and engine(s). Resale value of Blackhawk powered aircraft remains strong in all markets. Many dealers are even speculating on Blackhawk powered aircraft.
Yes. In fact, many charter companies prefer operating aircraft upgraded with a Blackhawk XP Engine+ Upgrade because they are able to generate more revenue due to shorter times to destination and lower operating costs.
Since the upgrade price already reflects the value of the cores, you can keep your core engine if you are willing to pay Pratt & Whitney Canada for the core. Prices will depend on core engine times.
Pratt & Whitney Canada (PW&C) offers an engine credit for every hour remaining to the factory TBO. To qualify, the core engine must have enough cycles on the life-limited components to make TBO and all records supporting the component times and cycles must be present and submitted. Waiting until TBO risks the possibility of a core engine problem, resulting in additional core charges from PW&C. Also, prices from P&WC increase every year, so waiting two or three years would mean a higher investment without any of the time-remaining credit.
Blackhawk offers transformative performance without the risks of buying new: Will you be able to sell your aircraft for the value you expect? Will there be unexpected costs to acquire your new aircraft? Will there be unexpected issues not uncovered by the pre-buy? Upgrading with Blackhawk eliminates uncertainty and the transactional costs of buying another aircraft while transforming the performance and utility of the aircraft you know best.
Why wait to start enjoying the many benefits of an upgrade? Save money on every mission you fly, increase the capability of your aircraft, and take advantage of generous core credits for time remaining. Over half of Blackhawk’s customers upgrade with more than 500 hours remaining.
Yes, the fuel burn is greater at equal altitude. However, taking advantage of the increased climb performance and higher cruise speeds significantly narrows or eliminates the increase in fuel consumption. Also, utilizing the increased climb and cruise performance will reduce block times and deliver a significant reduction in overall operating costs. Typically, any increase in fuel cost will be offset by a larger reduction in direct operating costs. We’ve done the math, it pays to fly faster!
Yes, you’ll spend more on an upgrade than an overhaul, but you’ll have so much more to show for it: increased earning ability, better resale value, enhanced safety, reduced operating costs and a better flying experience.