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Harbin Y-12F twin-engine turboprop received its EASA type certificate
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 7/18/2023
Harbin Y-12
Image: Harbin
The Harbin Y-12F turboprop received its type certificate from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The Chinese plane had already received its type certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2016.
The certification of the plane by Harbin Aircraft, a division of AVIC, is of importance to the bilateral airworthiness cooperation between China and the European Union.
The aircraft made its maiden flight in 2010, but the first generation debuted in the Chinese market in 1985, with around 300 units having been delivered to military customers around the world, in air forces such as Paraguay, Peru and Guyana. In all, there are 18 customers.
Certification in Europe allows the plane to carry up to 19 passengers or a 3-ton load. The plane features Pratt PT6A engines.
Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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