TPE331 Turboprop Engine
Today, with more than 13,000 engines delivered and more than 122 million hours of flight time, the TPE331 is one of the most reliable and proven turboprop engines in the world.
Pilots flying TPE331-powered aircraft enjoy exceptional horsepower response and best-in-class fuel economy. Additional TPE331 benefits include quick throttle response for shorter take-offs, good power-to-weight ratio and long maintenance intervals.
- Features & Benefits
- Excellent power-to-weight ratio
- Exceptional horsepower response
- Faster climb and cruising speed
- Quicker throttle response for shorter takeoffs
- Value Proposition
- Longer maintenance intervals
- Lower overall operating costs
- Key Savings
- Improved fuel efficiency
- Larger operating range
- Reduced fuel burn
- Weight
- 385 lb
- (Demonstrated) Operational Limits
- SL–45,000 ft. No minimum O.A.T to + 55ºC
- Usually Bought With
- Aluminum Gearbox
- Water Methanol Augmentation Manifold
- Pressure Ratio
- 10.55
- Oil
- Mil-L-23699B, Mil-L-7808, Type I/ Type II
- Fuel
- Jet A, Jet B, Jet A-1, JP-8, JP-1, JP-4, JP-5, JP8+100
- Electrical Configuration
- 24 vdc,16.2 amp (max)
- Compressor Bleed
- high pressure 10% (max)
- Components
- Air Speed and Ambient Pressure Ratio Transducer
- Beta-Pressure Sensing Switch
- Control System
- Dual Continuous Ignition System
- Fire-Shield Adapter
- Fuel Anti-ice Heating System
- Fuel Pump
- Fuel Purge System
- Fuel Shutoff Valve
- Lubrication System
- Negative-Torque-Sensing (NTS) System
- Oil Temperature-Sensing Bulb
- Propeller Flange
- Propeller Governor
- Propeller-Pitch Control
- Torque and Temperature Limiting
- Airflow
- 7.7lb/sec
- (Demonstrated) Start Capability
- SL–30,000 ft. No minimum O.A.T. to + 55ºC