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 STC approval to re-engine de Havilland DHC-2 Beavers with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT-6A-34 turbine engines.
The upgrade is comprehensive, creating the "BX Turbo Beaver" with new wings, updated fuel, oil, and electrical systems, and other modern components.
This extensive modification reflects current aviation regulations and aims to extend the operational life and enhance the performance and efficiency of the classic Beaver aircraft.

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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.