Sikorsky S-76D helicopter moves closer to certification

The S-76D helicopter program has achieved another significant milestone as Transport Canada recently certified the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S engines that will be installed in Sikorsky’s new S-76D helicopter. The engine certification signifies that the PW210S engine has completed all required certification tests and complies with all regulatory requirements. Pratt & Whitney Canada has accumulated more than 8,700 hours in test cells and flight tests on the engine.  A Type Certificate E-36 was issued for the PW210S engine on Oct. 14.