Week 1:

The PT6 turbine engine and all firewall forward items relating to the PT6 are removed. The cockpit has all items relating PT6 engine operation removed. The aircraft firewall is thoroughly inspected prior to conversion.

Stock aircraft upon arrival

Firewall forward removed from aircraft

Week 2 & 3:

Cockpit electrical system is installed which includes removing old circuits that relate to PT6 operation and installing a new start panel, new wiring, and new engine instruments. Engine control pedestal modified for Honeywell engine operation.

Cockpit after modification

Install engine mount assembly with new electrical junction box, battery box, wiring harnesses and a factory new engine. Re-install the OEM bleed-air heater and bleed-air vacuum system.

Installation of engine mount and electrical

Installation of engine and accessories

Week 4:

Install cowlings and access doors. Install and rig new engine controls. Match paint or paint entire aircraft (not included in installation cost).

Engine installation complete

Delivery:

A final inspection of entire engine installation takes place by Texas Turbines’ representative and authorized installation facility. First engine test runs and first test flights by Texas Turbines’ representative. One day of training flights with up to two pilots on Honeywell engine operation with representative at installation facility.