The single-engine turboprop Beechcraft Denali Textron Aviation continues to surpass significant milestones as it begins the certification flight test phase of the program following FAA Type Inspection Authorization achieved earlier this year. Each major development milestone allowed members of the flight test program a better understanding of the aircraft's strength, capability and durability. The new aircraft recently completed the first ground test and in-aircraft certification flight of the avionics systems.
The three-aircraft test fleet has completed nearly 2.000 hours of flight testing with more than 830 flights, and the program continues toward FAA certification scheduled for 2025.
The Denali cockpit features the intuitive Garmin G3000 avionics suite with high-resolution displays and touchscreen controllers. An integrated Garmin autothrottle is a standard feature, which interfaces with the Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) and Flight Management System (FMS) to provide easy speed control in all flight regimes, from takeoff to the landing.
Other standard features of the G3000 include a 10-inch weather radar, Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS-B), and dual transponders with Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) capabilities, which are compatible with the latest requirements of air traffic control.
About the Beechcraft Denali
Designed to reach cruising speeds of 285 knots (528 km/h) and a total fuel payload of 1.100 pounds (0,5 tons), Denali is designed to have a cruising range of 1.600 nautical miles (approx. 2.575 km). high-speed aircraft with a pilot and four passengers and will be able to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago. , New York to Miami or London to Athens.
The Denali is the first aircraft powered by GE Aerospace's Catalyst engine, a more efficient engine that burns less fuel than competitors in the same size class. Like the company's other aircraft, Denali can also use sustainable aviation fuel. The FADEC-equipped 1.300 horsepower (SHP) turboprop engine eases the pilot's workload with its single-lever power and propeller control.
The aircraft is also equipped with McCauley's new 105-inch diameter, 5-blade, constant-speed composite propeller, which is fully feathered with reversible pitch and ice protection.
The cockpit features the intuitive Garmin G3000 avionics suite with high-resolution displays and touchscreen controllers. An integrated Garmin autothrottle interfaces with the Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) and Flight Management System (FMS) to provide easy speed control in all flight regimes, from takeoff to landing. The revolutionary Garmin Emergency Autoland system is also being implemented in the aircraft's development and flight test program and will be available as a standard feature upon entry into service.
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