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a PT6A-140 of 867 hp, in place of the 675 shp standard engine. With ample power, floats capability will now be possible for the factory- supplied 208B.To gather market input for its reported concept of a gap-filler, high-performance turboprop, to fit between the Caravan and the Citation Mustang, Cessna was quietly allowing views of a cabin mockup of the proposed aircraft, with six seats and an airstair door.Cessna’s biggest stunner, however, was its discontinuance of the Turbo Skylane in favor of a diesel version, using Safran’s long-coming 230 hp SMA305-23ECI jet-fuel engine. Most importantly, Cessna’s sister company Lycoming has agreed to provide field support for the new engine in the Skylane JT-A. Continental Motors announced its own plans for a line of diesel engines, ranging from 180 to 350 hp, the first to be the 250-hp TD300 that has been in development for several years. Certification is planned for early 2013.Embraer announced strong sales and delivered a progress report on the Legacy 500/450 program; the Legacy 500 is scheduled to reach certification in late 2013 or early 2014, with the 450 following a year later. Diamond Aircraft flew its D-Jet single-engine jet prototype into the show, now in frozen design form with blended winglets added. Cirrus Design reported on its first year under CAIGA ownership and the progress made with the Vision SF50 single-engine jet. Daher Socata showed its just-certified TBM 850 Elite turboprop single and quietly continues its consideration of a twin- engine follow-on aircraft.iPads In the CockpitThe proliferation of iPad devices in cockpits and cabins has fostered a growth industry to facilitate their use. Among the new products unveiled at the show was a wireless connectivity device that allows! DOWTY! HARTZELL! MCCAULEY! MT PROPELLER! SENSENICH! RAPCO DISTRIBUTOR! WOODWARD PT6Ahttp://www.rockyprop.com e-mail: rockyprop@rockyprop.com! LARGE INVENTORY ! SAME DAY SHIPPING ! UNCOMPROMISED QUALITY ! COMPETITIVE PRICES ! WORLD CLASS WARRANTY ! FACTORY TRAINED TECHNICIANS2865 AIRPORT DRIVE ! ERIE, CO 80516FAX: 303-665-7164 ! FAA/EASA CRS FR6R545NOCTOBER 2012TWIN & TURBINE • 17