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Soloy’s Cessna T206H/206H Mark II STC Approved by Transport Canada

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

April 20, 2009

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OLYMPIA, WASH.: Transport Canada recently approved Soloy’s Cessna 206H Mark II STC SA01878SE, opening the door for Canadian owners to operate the lowest cost new turboprop aircraft available in Canada.

Featuring the light Rolls Royce 250-B17F turbine engine, the Soloy Cessna 206H Mark II provides an increase of 110hp over the Cessna 206H, boosting the aircraft’s ability to carry more weight, fly faster and operate in high and hot conditions. Additionally, this increased power, paired with the aircraft’s Hartzell three-bladed prop with full beta reverse features, makes the Mark II the ideal STOL aircraft, especially in its amphibious configuration. What’s more, with the inclusion of the Soloy swiveling Observer Seat and Observer Window, the Mark II becomes an ideal law enforcement aircraft.

Soloy currently holds a Transport Canada-approved STC for the Soloy Cessna Mark I, which has been in operation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police since 1993. Additionally, Soloy holds Transport Canada-approved STCs for several helicopter turbine conversions.

The FAA approved the Soloy Mark II STC in October 2008. Since that time, the first production Soloy Mark II underwent a 35-hour delivery flight from Olympia to Gunzburg, Germany. Another Mark II is completing Wipline amphibious float certification at Wipaire in Minnesota before being delivered to its new owner in Washington this Spring.

Soloy’s recently refurbished Mark II prototype as well as another production Mark II will travel extensively this summer on a nation wide demonstration campaign. Look for the aircraft at Sun ‘n Fun in Florida (space #30 North), EAA’s Airventure in Wisconsin (space #173 in the new main aircraft display area), and ALEA (booth #450).

Fast, efficient and affordable, the Soloy Mark II boasts a sea level climb rate of 2,400 fpm and a cruise speed topping 210 ktas at 20,000 ft. It can carry 775 lb. with full fuel and can travel approximately 550 nautical miles on a full tank. A neighbor-friendly plane, the Mark II registers 72.4 dB at take off with full gross weight at its 417 shaft horse power rating. Additionally, the derated Rolls-Royce 250-B17F, a member of the famous 250 series engine line, enjoys superb reliability and has the lowest overall operating costs of any engine in its class.

Other options available for the Soloy Mark II include:
Soloy Swiveling Observer Seat   STC SA01985SE
Soloy Observer Window   STC SA00858SE
Soloy Recessed Headliner & Four Point Crew Harness      STC SA01688SE
52 gallon Sierra and 30 gallon Flint extended range fuel tanks  Pending Validation
Wipline 3450 amphibious floats  Pending Validation

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