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Cessna SkyCourier When the need is to move large cargo over short distances, many op- erators including FedEx opt for the Cessna Caravan. From its first flight in December 1982, the Caravan has proven itself to be a versatile aircraft, giving op- erators options from freighter and execu- tive transport to amphibious operations. With the success of the Cessna Caravan, and the increasing need for similar trans- portation but increased cabin payload, Textron Aviation embarked on the de- velopment of the Cessna SkyCourier, a high-wing twin-engine turboprop. FedEx is the launch customer with an initial order for 50 aircraft. Performance The Cessna SkyCourier is designed to be a workhorse, with the ability to fly multiple flights in a single day into a variety of airports. The airplane has an MTOW of 18,560 pounds and will be certified under the updated Part 23 category requirements. With a maxi- mum cruise of 200 KTAS and typical high speed cruise of 190 KTAS, the Cessna SkyCourier will be able to fly up to 900 nm at maximum range speed of 165 to 170 KTAS. Textron Aviation is utilizing Mainten- ance Steering Group (MSG-3) design principles which were created to spe- cifically improve the engineering, and subsequent maintenance, of aircraft. These principles are instrumental in reducing ongoing operating costs for owners. The Cessna SkyCourier will of- fer extended inspections in comparison with other comparable aircraft using these techniques. Fewer inspections re- sult in a significant decrease in mainte- nance costs for operators. Powerplant The engine will be a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC, with the “SC” stand- ing for SkyCourier. The PT6A-65SC will include a torque limiter and maintenance- related improvements and offer a TBO of 6,000 hours. The SkyCourier will also utilize PWC’s FAST trend monitoring. FAST, which stands for Full Flight Data Acquisition Storage and Transmis- sion, will be able to transmit engine op- erating data within minutes of engine shutdown. This extensive monitoring will enable maintenance on-condition September 2019 / TWIN & TURBINE • 17 Cessna Denali Base Price (2019 US Dollars) .....................................$5.35 M Maximum Takeoff Weight...........................................TBD Maximum Ramp Weight..............................................TBD Fuel Fuel Payload........................................................1,100 lbs Engine..........................................................................GE Aviation Catalyst Shaft Horsepower .......................................................1,300 Propeller......................................................................McCauley 5-Blade Composite Maximum Cruise Speed..............................................285 KTAS High Speed Range - Pilot + 4 Pax .............................1,600 nm Maximum Operating Altitude......................................31,000 ft Cabin Altitude at 31,000 ft..........................................6,100 ft Dimensions.................................................................. Length..........................................................................48 ft 9 in Height ..........................................................................15 ft 2 in Wingspan.....................................................................54 ft 3 in Cabin............................................................................ Length..........................................................................16 ft 9 in Width ...........................................................................5 ft 3 in Height ..........................................................................4 ft 10 in Cessna SkyCourier Base Price - Freighter (2019 US Dollars) ...................$5.5 M Base Price - Passenger (2019 US Dollars) .................$6.5 M Maximum Takeoff Weight...........................................18,560 lbs Fuel Fuel Payload (Plus Pilot).....................................1,800 lbs Engine..........................................................................2 - PWC PT6A-65SC Shaft Horsepower .......................................................1,100 Propeller......................................................................McCauley 4-Blade Aluminum Maximum Cruise Speed..............................................200 KTAS Maximum Operating Altitude......................................25,000 ft Range - Pilot + 9 Pax (1,800 lb. Payload)...................900 nm Range - Pilot + 5,000 lb. Payload ...............................400 nm Dimensions.................................................................. Length..........................................................................54 ft 10 in Height ..........................................................................21 ft 0 in Wingspan.....................................................................72 ft 0 in Cabin............................................................................ Maximum Passengers.................................................19 Length..........................................................................28 ft 4 in Widtth .......................................................................... 6 ft 2 in Height ..........................................................................5 ft 11 in