Raytheon Aircraft has introduced new engines and upgraded avionics for its three general aviation piston aircraft, following two years of development.
New Beech Bonanzas and Barons will be equipped with Raytheon Special Edition engines, built by Teledyne Continental of Alabama. The powerplant features internal mass balancing of all reciprocating parts, flow balancing and matching of the induction system plumbing, and matching and balancing of fuel-injection system components.
Combined with new Hartzell propellers that Raytheon is adapting for the aircraft, the Special Edition engines are intended to deliver lower fuel consumption and greater smoothness at cruise settings. Raytheon is also providing an extended warranty on the engines of two years or 720h.
In addition, new Bonanza A36 and B36TC singles and Baron 58 twins will have the Allied Signal Bendix/King Silver Crown-Plus avionics suite featuring the new KFC 225 autopilot. The all-digital system is a full-feature, three-axis, autopilot that incorporates yaw damping, altitude preselect, capture and hold.
Source: Flight International
