L410

Description: The LET L410 is a twin-engine turboprop commuter aircraft designed to carry 19 passengers operating from short unprepared runways in extreme climate from -50 Celsius to +50 Celsius. The L410 airframe built by LET Aircraft Industries in the Czech Republic is durable and features low operating and maintenance costs with excellent hot and high performance. Besides, the airplane's versatility allows it to serve as executive, cargo, fast medical aid, ambulance, paratroops, photogrammetric, maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft. The L410 was introduced in 1969 with more than 1,100 airplanes produced and more than 450 units in service as of early 2011. The L410-UVP-E20, also known as the L420, is the latest version of the L410 turboprop is fully compliant with FAR 23 regulation and received the EASA type certificate.

The L410 aircraft is powered by two GE M601E engines driving two five-blade Avia Propeller V510 propellers. Both engine and propeller have a time between overhaul (TBO) of 3,000 flight hours. The L420 aircraft is powered by the GE M601F engine. In February 2011, Aircraft Industries and General Electric (GE) Aviation signed a five-year sales agreement for the purchase of M601 and H80 engines to power the L410-UVP-E20 airplane with annual production of more than 10 units. The H80 engine features significantly advanced hot-day takeoff performance and high-altitude cruise speeds. The L410 type certification with the H80 engine is planned for mid-2012. The GE H80 is also available as replacement engine for existing L410 powered by the M601 powerplant.