Valdor Aviation Receives STC for de Havilland Beaver Turboprop Conversion

Approval from Transport Canada covers numerous modifications beyond the new engine.

Jonathan Welsh

Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 02:16 PM ET

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Valdor Aviation's STC includes a turbine engine and new wing for de Havilland Beavers. [Courtesy: Valdor Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Valdor Aircraft received supplemental type certificate (STC) approval to install Pratt & Whitney Canada PT-6A-34 turbine engines in de Havilland DHC-2 Beavers.
The upgrade, dubbed the BX Turbo Beaver, is comprehensive, including new wings, updated systems, carbon-fiber cowlings, and more, going beyond a simple engine swap.
This modification significantly boosts the Beaver's performance and efficiency, bringing the aircraft up to modern aviation regulations and extending the lifespan of these classic, sought-after planes.

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Valdor Aircraft, a Quebec company that provides a range of aircraft services, received supplemental type certificate (STC) approval to install Pratt & Whitney Canada PT-6A-34 engines in de Havilland DHC-2 Beavers.

The recently approved upgrade goes beyond replacing the Beaver’s original Pratt & Whitney R985 radial engine with a modern turbine to increase performance and efficiency. The re-engined Beavers receive new wings, fuel, oil, and electrical systems, engine monitoring, carbon-fiber cowlings, and more. Valdor calls the almost-all-new aircraft the BX Turbo Beaver.