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Texas Turbines fits new Honeywell engine to Cessna Caravan

Texas Turbines fits new Honeywell engine to Cessna Caravan

CALIFORNIA’S SKYDANCE SKYDIVING FINDS THE IDEAL JUMP AIRPLANE Texas Turbines fits new Honeywell engine to Cessna Caravan “ The Texas Turbines conversion makes great commercial sense for us because with the Honeywell engine, we’re averaging four loads per hour up to 13,500 feet, when the best Super Otter will only do about two and a half loads. ” Ray Ferrell, president and managing director, SkyDance SkyDivingQuick Facts Honeywell Solution • TPE331-12JR engine Customer Results • Four ascents per flight hour to 13,500 feet with up to 20 skydivers • Fuel economy saves between three and six gallons of fuel per flight hour • Less engine noise and longer time between overhaul (TBO) Why Honeywell • Additional Cessna 208 engine performance required for sky diving operations • Honeywel

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