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20,000 th Lethbridge-Built Pratt & Whitney Engine Installed in Air Tractor Aircraft
The partnership between Texas-based aircraft manufacturer Air Tractor and Pratt & Whitney dates back decades and together the companies have achieved many milestones along the way.
Most recently, Air Tractor installed a PT6A65AG engine into a new AT-602 agricultural spray plane. The engine happens to be the 20,000th engine produced by the Pratt & Whitney Lethbridge, Alberta facility.
“What a milestone,” remarked Jim Hirsch, president of Air Tractor. “We couldn’t be more excited that this engine is powering an Air Tractor. The PT6 engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney are legendary for their performance and reliability. Our companies both share a commitment to producing the very best products for our customers. We are looking forward to many more milestones to come.”
The new Air Tractor, with serial number AT-602- 1308, went to Air Tractor dealer Frost Flying. On April 9, Garrett Frost delivered the airplane to its new owner, Scott Delong of Farmers Cooperative in Dorchester, Nebraska.
The popular AT-602 with its 630-gallon hopper capacity, wide swath width and fast ferry times is a favorite among aerial applicators. To date, Air Tractor has built more than 300 AT-602 airplanes. They can be found working all around the world.
Pratt & Whitney engines are flown by more than 1,100 airlines and operations in 200 plus countries. The company’s long-standing commitment to innovation has made them a key player in the development of the Canadian aerospace industry. The company has introduced 100 new engines powering a variety of aircraft during the past 25 years.
