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DE HAVILLAND DHC-6-300 TWIN OTTER(1976)

Specifications

Year1976
Serial Number478
Registration--
Total Hours26,844
LocationFORT PIERCE, FLORIDA
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

AVIATION MANAGEMENT SALES

AI Description

  • Model: DHC-6-300
  • Condition: Used
  • Basic Empty Weight: 7,495 lb
  • Total Cycles: 35,153
  • Engine 1: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-27
  • Time: 0 STOH
  • TBO: 3600
  • TSO: 0.0
  • CSO: 0
  • Engine 2: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-27
  • Time: 0 STOH
  • TBO: 3600
  • TSO: 0.0
  • CSO: 0
  • Propellers: Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D
  • Time Remaining: 0 for both left and right props
  • Inspection Status: Fresh EMMA, Fresh CPCP (5 Year Inspection)
  • Location: Fort Pierce, Florida

About this Model

Overview

The DHC-6-300 Twin Otter is a high-wing, fixed-gear twin turboprop designed to move people and cargo into and out of short, unimproved runways with limited support infrastructure. The -300 variant is a widely used production standard, commonly operated for regional transport, island and coastal shuttles, utility logistics, and special-mission roles where predictable STOL capability matters more than cruise speed.

Mission Fit

Mission planning typically centers on runway length/condition, payload at temperature and elevation, and the need for flexible cabin configurations. The aircraft is commonly selected when the destination set includes short or unimproved strips that exclude many conventional commuter turboprops. It is less aligned with missions dominated by long sectors where speed, cabin refinement, and pressurization drive passenger experience.

Cabin

Cabin experience is utilitarian and mission-configurable. The square cross-section and large cabin door support quick reconfiguration between passengers, freight, and mixed loads. Noise and vibration levels reflect the unpressurized, working-airplane design; comfort varies significantly with interior kit, seating type, and operator refurbishments. Ventilation/heating performance and perceived comfort are highly dependent on specific aircraft equipment and condition.