PT6A-27

GPTKB entity

Properties (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft engine
gptkbp:application aircraft,_helicopters
gptkbp:climate up to 1,200 °F
gptkbp:compressionRatio 8:1
gptkbp:controls gptkb:full_authority_digital_engine_control_(FADEC)
electric starter
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
gptkbp:design_feature modular design
gptkbp:diameter approximately 1.5 ft
gptkbp:emissionsStandard meets_ICAO_standards
gptkbp:engine gptkb:PT6A-27
gptkbp:engineConfiguration twin-shaft
gptkbp:engineType turboprop engine
gptkbp:exhaustSystem straight exhaust
gptkbp:fuel_capacity high fuel efficiency
approximately 0.5 lb/hp/hr
gptkbp:fuelType spark ignition
dual fuel system
reverse flow
Jet_A,_Jet_A-1,_Jet_B
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PT6A-27
gptkbp:introduced 1960s
gptkbp:is_used_in general aviation aircraft
gptkbp:length approximately 4.5 ft
gptkbp:maintenance 1,500 hours
low maintenance cost
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_Canada
gptkbp:market_segment regional aviation
gptkbp:noise_level low noise operation
gptkbp:notableUsers Beechcraft,_Cessna
gptkbp:number_of_stages 2-stage centrifugal compressor
gptkbp:operational_status competitive operating cost
gptkbp:operationalRange up to 25,000 ft
gptkbp:powerOutput up to 1,100 shp
gptkbp:propulsion variable pitch propeller
3.67:1
0.27 lb/shp
gptkbp:related_engine PT6 family
PT6 series
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:reviews 1,000 shp
gptkbp:services up to 5,000 hours
gptkbp:setting free turbine
gptkbp:type turboprop engine
gptkbp:weight approximately 300 lb