Ikhana Aircraft Services has achieved a Supplemental Type Certificate that allows the Twin Otter to fly with an addition 1,500 pounds of payload. The Standard Commuter Category STC for the DHC-6-300 brings the Maximum Takeoff Weight limit to 14,000 lbs. “The FAA’s certification of our RWMI DHC-6-300HG upgrade adds significant capabilities for operators to expand their mission role, optimize payload and range, add value to their aircraft, and increase revenues,” said said Ikhana’s president and CEO John A. Zublin.
Ikhana Gives Significant MTOW Increase to Twin Otter
Key Takeaways:
- Ikhana Aircraft Services has obtained a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the DHC-6-300 Twin Otter.
- This STC increases the Twin Otter's Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) by 1,500 pounds, raising it to 14,000 lbs, allowing for greater payload and expanded mission capabilities.
- The upgrade also includes new scimitar propellers, improving efficiency, reducing noise, and enabling the aircraft to carry more passengers (e.g., 19) over longer distances.
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