DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

A9EA
Revision 13
Viking Air Limited
(Twin Otter)
DHC-6-1
DHC-6-100
DHC-6-200
DHC-6-300

October 3, 2007

TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A9EA

This data sheet which is a part of type certificate No. A9EA prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for
which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Civil Air Regulations.

Type Certificate Holder Viking Air Limited

9574 Hampden Road
Sidney, British Columbia
Canada V8L 5V5

Type Certificate Holder Record Bombardier Inc.

Regional Aircraft
123 Garratt Boulevard
Downsview, Ontario, Canada M3K 1Y5

de Havilland, Inc.
123 Garratt Boulevard
Downsview, Ontario, Canada M3K 1Y5

I - Model DHC-6-1 (Prototype and four Pre-Production A/C) (Normal Category),

Approved June 22, 1966 by the FAA and April 7, 1966 by the Canadian Department of Transport (DOT)

Engines 2 United Aircraft of Canada, Limited PT6A-20

Fuel MIL-J-5624E, Grades JP-1, JP-4, JP-5, or Arctic Diesel Fuel to UACL Specification
CPW 46. (MIL-G-5572C Avgas (all grades) for emergency use only limited to 150
hours use in any one overhaul cycle.)

Oil Synthetic types conforming to CPWA 202, latest issue,

(UACL PT6 Engine Service Bulletin No. 1 lists approved brand oils.)

Engine rating RATING E.S.H.P. S.H.P.

Take-off (5 min.) *579 *550
Max. continuous *579 *550

*Available to 70°F (21°C) Ambient Temperature

Engine limits Temperature Limits (Inter-Turbine)

Take-off 1380° F (750° C)
Max. Continuous 1380°F (750° C)
Starting (2 sec.) 1994°F (1090° C)

Torque Limits
Take-off 42.5 p.s.i. (1315 ft. lb.)
Max. Continuous 42.5 p.s.i. (1315 ft. lb.)

Gas Generator
Take-off 38,100 r.p.m. (101.5%)
Max. Continuous 38,100 r.p.m. (101.5%)

Oil Temperature
Starting -40°C Min.
Take-off 10°C to 99°C
Max. Continuous 10°C to 99°C

Oil Pressure
Normal (28,000 r.p.m. & above) 65 to 85 p.s.i.g.

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Min. (below 28,000 r.p.m.) 40 p.s.i.g.

Propeller Hartzell
Hub HC-B3TN-3, -3B, -3BY
Blades T10173+1, T10173E+1
Diameter 8 ft. 6 in. nominal (8 ft. 4 in. minimum after repairs)

Pitch Settings at 30" Station

Feather +87°
Take-off Low Pitch +17°
Idle Blade Angle +12°
Reverse Blade Angle - 9°

Propeller limits Propeller (Np) - Take-off 2200 r.p.m. (100%)

Max. Continuous 2200 r.p.m. (100%)

Airspeed limits Skiplane

(CAS) Landplane & Floatplane
M.P.H. Knots M.P.H. Knots
Vne (Never exceed) 232.7* 202* 210.8* 183*
Vno (Max. structural cruising) 184.3** 160** 184.3** 160**
Vp (Maneuvering) 149.8*** 130*** 149.8*** 130***
Vmc (Minimum control) 73.7 64 73.7 64
Vfe (Flaps extended) 115.2 100 115.2 100
0° to 20°
Vfe (Flaps extended) 97.9 85 97.9 85
20° to 40°

* Reduce Vne 4.6 m.p.h. (4K) per 1000 ft. above 10000 ft.
** Reduce Vno 3.5 m.p.h. (3K) per 1000 ft. above 10000 ft.
*** Reduce Vp - Vno above 20000 ft.

C.G. range (Landing Landplane and Skiplane

gear fixed)
Forward Limit 20% M.A.C. (STA. 203.84) at all weights up to max.
of 11000 lb.
Aft Limit 36% M.A.C. (STA. 216.32) at all weights up to max.
of 11000 lb.

Floatplane

Forward Limit 25% M.A.C. (STA. 207.74) at all weights up to max.

of 11000 lb.
Aft Limit 32% M.A.C. (STA. 213.20) at all weights up to max.
of 11000 lb.

Empty weight C.G. range None

Maximum weights Landplane

Take-off 11000 lb.
Landing 11000 lb.

Skiplane
Take-off 11000 lb. (with Item 201(a) and (b))
Landing 11000 lb. (with Item 201(a) and (b))

Floatplane
Take-off 11000 lb. (with Item 202(a))
Landing 11000 lb. (with Item 202(a))

Minimum Crew One (pilot). (+95.0 in.)

No. of seats 16 (including two at Stn. +95.0 in.) - Limited by approved seating
arrangement. (See Weight and Balance Handbook).

Max. 17 (including two at Stn. +95.0 in.) -Limited by emergency exit requirements.
(Approval of seating arrangement is required).

Cargo loading conditions See Weight and Balance Handbook PSM 1-6-8

Maximum baggage 200 lb. max. in forward compartment (arm +41.0 in.)
500 lb. max. in rear compartment (arm +354.0 in.)
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See Weight and Balance Handbook.

Fuel capacity *USABLE FUEL U.S. GALS. IMPERIAL GALS.

Forward Tank (+162.5 in.) 176 147

Rear Tank (+240.0 in.) 182 152
TOTAL 358 299
*See NOTE 1(b) for Weight and Balance.

Oil capacity *USABLE OIL U.S. GALS. IMPERIAL GALS. WEIGHT LB.

Port (+177.0 in.) 1.5 1.2 11

Starboard (+177.0 in.) 1.5 1.2 11
TOTAL 3.0 2.4 22
* See NOTE 1(c) for Weight and Balance.

Maximum Operating 25000 ft. (when supplementary breathing equipment is provided for
Altitude all occupants).

Control surface movements Aileron (with flaps up) Up 17.5° Down 16°
(with flaps in landing position) Up 25° Down 17.5°
Trim Tab - or + 15°
Geared Tab (flap up) Up 16° Down 17.5°
Flaps (inboard forward) 0° to 40°
(inboard trailing) 0° to 62.5°
(outboard forward) 0° to 26°
(outboard trailing) (aileron)
Elevator Up 25° Down 16°
Tab Up 20° Down 25°
Flap interconnect (flap up) Down 12°
(flap landing) Up 12°
Rudder Left 20° Right 21°
Geared Tab - or + 11°
Trim Tab - or + 25°

See Maintenance Manual PSM-1-6-2 for procedure to rig control

surface movements from stop to stop.

Serial Nos. eligible 1 to 5 inclusive. The Canadian Department of Transport Certificate of Airworthiness
for export endorsed as noted under "Import Eligibility" must be submitted for each
individual aircraft for which application for certification is made.

Import eligibility A U.S. Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of the Canadian
Department of Transport "Certificate of Airworthiness for Export" signed by or for the
Minister of Transport. This form must contain the following statement: "This certifies
that the aircraft described below has been manufactured in conformity with data
forming the basis for D.O.T. Type Approval No. A-82, Issue 2, dated July 29, 1966.
(FAA Type Certificate No. A9EA)."

Certification basis CAR 3 dated May 15, 1956 and Amendments 3-1 to 3-8 inclusive, plus Special
Conditions for Multi-Engine Turbine Powered Aircraft dated November 6, 1964. Type
Certificate No. A9EA issued June 22, 1966. Not approved for use in operations under
FAR Part 135 after May 31, 1972, when FAR 135.144 becomes mandatory. (See NOTE
3). Date of application for Type Certificate April 2, 1964.

Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations
(see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification and is given in
Bombardier Report A.E.R.O.C. 6.6.G.1. In addition, the following item of equipment
are required:

(a) Canadian D.O.T. approved Airplane Flight Manual, PSM-1-61-1A.

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II - Model DHC-6-100 (Normal Category), Approved August 1, 1966 by the FAA and July 29, 1966 by the
Canadian Department of Transport (DOT). (First Production Series)

Engines 2 United Aircraft of Canada, Limited PT6A-20

Fuel MIL-J-5624E, Grades JP-1, JP-4, JP-5, or Arctic Diesel Fuel to UACL Specification
CPW 46. (MIL-G-5572C Avgas (all grades) for emergency use only limited to 150
hours use in any one overhaul cycle.)
Oil Synthetic types conforming to CPWA 202, latest issue,
(UACL PT6 Engine Service Bulletin No. 1 lists approved brand oils.)

Engine rating RATING E.S.H.P. S.H.P.

Take-off (5 min.) *579 *550
Max. continuous *579 *550
*Available to 70°F (21°C) Ambient Temperature

Engine limits Temperature Limits (Inter-Turbine)

Take-off 1380°F ( 750°C)
Max. Continuous 1380°F ( 750°C)
Starting (2 sec.) 1994°F (1090°C)

Torque Limits
Take-off 42.5 p.s.i. (1315 ft.-lb.)
Max. Continuous 42.5 p.s.i. (1315 ft.-lb.)

Gas Generator
Take-off 38,100 r.p.m. (101.5%)
Max. Continuous 38,100 r.p.m. (101.5%)

Oil Temperature
Starting -40°C Min.
Take-off 10°C to 99°C
Max. Continuous 10°C to 99°C

Oil Pressure
Normal (28,000 r.p.m. & above) 65 to 85 p.s.i.g.
Min. (below 28,000 r.p.m.) 40 p.s.i.g.

Propeller Hartzell
Hub HC-B3TN-3, -3B, -3BY
Blades T10173+1, T10173E+1
Diameter 8 ft. 6 in. nominal (8 ft. 4 in. minimum after repairs)
Pitch Settings at 30" Station
Feather +87°
Take-off Low Pitch +16°
Idle Blade Angle +12°
Reverse Blade Angle -14°

Propeller limits Propeller (Np) - Take-off 2200 r.p.m. (100%)

Max. Continuous 2200 r.p.m. (100%)

Airspeed limits Skiplane

(CAS) Landplane & Floatplane
M.P.H. Knots M.P.H. Knots
Vne (Never exceed) 232.7* 202* 210.8* 183*
Vno (Max. structural cruising) 184.3** 160** 184.3** 160**
Vp (Maneuvering) 149.8*** 130*** 149.8*** 130***
Vmc (Minimum control) 73.7 64 73.7 64
Vfe (Flaps extended) 115.2 100 115.2 100
0° to 20°
Vfe (Flaps extended) 97.9 85 97.9 85
20° to 40°
*Reduce Vne 4.6 mph (4K) per 1000 ft. above 10000 ft.
**Reduce Vno 3.5 mph (3K) per 1000 ft. above 10000 ft.
***Reduce Vp - Vno above 20000 ft.
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C.G. range (Landing Without Mod. 6/1020 - Same as Model 1

gear fixed) With Mod. 6/1020 - "Fuselage Beam, Front Wing Spar Reinforcing"

LANDPLANE
Max Take-Off Weight
11,579

GROSS WEIGHT - LB.

11,400
Max Landing WT Above -20°F
11,000
Max Landing WT Below -20°F

10,000

9,000
20 22 36
ARM ARM ARM
203.84 205.40 216.32

HORIZONTAL C.G. LIMIT - % MAC

SKIPLANE
Max Take-Off Weight
GROSS WEIGHT - LB.

11,579
11,400
Max Landing WT Above -20°F
11,000
Max Landing WT Below -20°F

10,000

9,000
20 22 23 36
ARM ARM ARM
203.84 206.18 216.32

FLOATPLANE
Forward Limit 25% M.A.C. (STA. 207.74) at all weights up to max.
of 11,600 lb.
Aft Limit 32% M.A.C. (STA. 213.20) at all weights up to max.
of 11,600 lb.
Empty weight C.G. range None
Maximum weights With Mod. 6/1020 - "Fuselage Beam, Front Wing Spar Reinforcing"
Landplane (lb.) Skiplane (lb.) Floatplane (lb.)
(With Item 201(a)&(b)) (With Item 202(a)&(b))
Take-off 11579 11579 11600
Landing 11400* 11400* 11600
*See NOTE 5 - Temperature Limitations
Without Mod. 6/1020 - Same as Model 1.
Minimum Crew One (pilot). (+95.0 in.)
No. of seats 21 (including two at Stn. +95.0 in.) - Limited by approved seating
arrangement. (See Weight and Balance Handbook).
Max. 24 (including two at Stn. +95.0 in.) -Limited by emergency exit requirements.
(Approval of seating arrangement is required).
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Cargo loading limitations See Weight and Balance Handbook PSM 1-6-8
Maximum baggage 200 lb. max. in forward compartment (arm +41.0 in.)
500 lb. max. in rear compartment (arm +354.0 in.)
See Weight and Balance Handbook.
Fuel capacity *USABLE FUEL U.S. GAL. IMPERIAL GAL.
Forward Tank (+162.5 in.) 181 151
Rear Tank (+240.0 in.) 197 164
TOTAL 378 315
*See NOTE 1(b) for Weight and Balance.
Oil capacity **USABLE OIL U.S. GAL. IMPERIAL GAL. WEIGHT LB.
Port (+177.0 in.) 1.5 11.2 11
Starboard (+177.0 in.) 1.5 1.2 11
TOTAL 3.0 2.4 22
** See NOTE 1(c) for Weight and Balance.
Maximum Operating 25000 ft. (when supplementary breathing equipment is provided for
Altitude all occupants).
Control surface movements Aileron (with flaps up) Up 17.5° Down 16°
(with flaps in landing position) Up 25° Down 17.5°
Trim Tab - or + 15°
Geared Tab (flap up) Up 16° Down 17.5°
Flaps (inboard forward) 0° to 40°
(inboard trailing) 0° to 62.5°
(outboard forward) 0° to 26°
(outboard trailing) (aileron)
Elevator Up 25° Down 16°
Tab Up 20° Down 25°
Flap interconnect (flap up) Down 12°
(flap landing) Up 12°
Rudder Left 20° Right 21° *
Geared Tab - or + 11°
Trim Tab - or + 25°
See Maintenance Manual Part No. PSM-1-6-2 for procedure to rig control surface
movements from stop to stop.

*When Item 202(b) is incorporated then the rudder travel limits

are: Left 17° Right 21°.
Serial Nos. eligible 6 to 115 inclusive. The Canadian Department of Transport Certificate of Airworthiness
for export endorsed as noted under "Import Eligibility" must be submitted for each
individual aircraft for which application for certification is made.
Import eligibility A U.S. Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of the Canadian
Department of Transport "Certificate of Airworthiness for Export" signed by
or for the Minister of Transport. This form must contain the following
statement: "This certifies that the aircraft described below has been
manufactured in conformity with data forming the basis for D.O.T. Type
Approval No. A-82, Issue 3, dated June 12, 1967. (FAA Type Certificate No. A9EA)."
Certification basis CAR 3 dated May 15, 1956 and Amendments 3-1 to 3-8 inclusive, plus Special
Conditions for Multi-Engine Turbine Powered Aircraft dated November 6, 1964. Type
Certificate No. A9EA issued June 22, 1966. Date of application for Type Certificate
April 2, 1964.
For this Model airplane intended for use in operations under FAR Part 135, the
additional airworthiness requirements of Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR)
23, dated January 7, 1969, and Amendment 1 to SFAR 23, dated December 24, 1969,
are also included. See NOTES 3 and 8.
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Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations
(see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification and is given in
Bombardier Report A.E.R.O.C. 6.6.G.1. In addition, the following item of equipment
are required:
(a) Canadian D.O.T. approved Airplane Flight Manual, Part No.
PSM-1-61-1A.

III - Model DHC-6-200 (Normal Category), Approved April 1, 1968 by the FAA and March 29, 1968 by the
Canadian Department of Transport (DOT).
This Series may be identified by:
(1) Aircraft nose configuration, See NOTE 6 for optional BI Mod. 6/1077 - Extended Nose that
Increases the Volume and Weight Capacity of the Forward Baggage Compartment; and,

(2) BI Mod. 6/1075 (Retrofit) or 6/1076 (New Production) -Increase in the Volume of the Rear
Baggage Compartment.
Engines 2 United Aircraft of Canada, Limited PT6A-20
Fuel MIL-J-5624E, Grades JP-1, JP-4, JP-5, or Arctic Diesel Fuel to UACL Specification
CPW 46. (MIL-G-5572C Avgas (all grades) for emergency use only limited to 150
hours use in any one overhaul cycle.)
Oil Synthetic types conforming to CPWA 202, latest issue,
(UACL PT6 Engine Service Bulletin No. 1 lists approved brand oils.)
Engine rating RATING E.S.H.P. S.H.P.
Take-off (5 min.) *579 *550
Max. continuous *579 *550
*Available to 70°F (21°C) Ambient Temperature
Engine limits Temperature Limits (Inter-Turbine)
Take-off 1380° F ( 750° C)
Max. Continuous 1380°F ( 750° C)
Starting (2 sec.) 1994°F (1090° C)
Torque Limits
Take-off 42.5 p.s.i. (1315 ft.-lb.)
Max. Continuous 42.5 p.s.i. (1315 ft.-lb.)
Gas Generator
Take-off 38,100 r.p.m. (101.5%)
Max. Continuous 38,100 r.p.m. (101.5%)
Oil Temperature
Starting -40°C Min.
Take-off 10°C to 99°C
Max. Continuous 10°C to 99°C
Oil Pressure
Normal (28,000 r.p.m. & above) 65 to 85 p.s.i.g.
Min. (below 28,000 r.p.m.) 40 p.s.i.g.
Propeller Hartzell
Hub HC-B3TN-3, -3B, -3BY
Blades T10173+1, T10173E+1
Diameter 8 ft. 6 in. nominal
(8 ft. 4 in. after repairs)
Pitch Settings at 30" Station
Feather +87°
Take-off Low Pitch +16°
Idle Blade Angle +12°
Reverse Blade Angle -14°
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Propeller limits Propeller (Np) - Take-off 2200 r.p.m. (100%)

Max. Continuous 2200 r.p.m. (100%)
Landplane Skiplane Floatplane
Airspeed Limits (CAS) Knots M.P.H. Knots M.P.H. Knots M.P.H.
Vne (never exceed) 202* 232.7* 183* 211* 183* 211*
Vno (max. structural cruising) 160** 184.3** 160** 184.3** 160** 184.3**
Vp (design maneuvering) 130*** 149.8*** 130*** 149.8*** 130*** 149.8***
Vmc (minimum control) 68 78.3 68 78.3 64 78.3
Vfe (flaps extended) 100 115.2 100 115.2 100 115.2
0° to 20°
Vfe (flaps extended) 85 97.9 85 97.9 85 97.9
20° to 40°

*Reduce Vne 4.6 m.p.h. (4K) per 1000 ft. above 10000 ft.
**Reduce Vno 3.5 m.p.h. (3K) per 1000 ft. above 10000 ft.
***Reduce Vp - Vno above 20000 ft.
C.G. range (Landing With Mod. 6/1020 - "Fuselage Beam, Front Wing Spar Reinforcing"
gear fixed) (All Model DHC-6-200 Aircraft Serial Nos. 116 to 230 inclusive have this
Mod. embodied).

Max Take-Off Weight

11,579
11,400
Max Landing WT Above -20°F
11,000
GROSS WEIGHT - LB.

Max Landing WT Below -20°F

10,000 LANDPLANE

9000
20 22 36
ARM ARM ARM
203.84 205.40 216.32

HORIZONTAL C.G. LIMIT - % MAC

Max Take-Off Weight

11,579
11,400
Max Landing WT Above -20°F
11,000
GROSS WEIGHT - LB.

Max Landing WT Below -20°F

10,000 SKIPLANE

9000
20 22 23 36
ARM ARM ARM
203.84 205.40 216.32
206.18
HORIZONTAL C.G. LIMIT - % MAC

Floatplane Forward Limit 25% M.A.C. (STA. 207.74) at all

weights up to max. of 11,600 lb.
Aft Limit 32% M.A.C. (STA. 213.20) at all
weights up to max. OF 11,600 lb.
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Empty weight C.G. range None

Landplane (lb.) Skiplane (lb.) Floatplane (lb.)
(With Item 201(a)&(b)) (With Item 202(a)&(b))
Take-off 11579 11579 11600
Landing 11400* 11400* 11600
*See NOTE 5 - Temperature Limitations
Minimum Crew One (pilot). (+95.0 in.)
No. of seats 21 (including two at Stn. +95.0 in.) - Limited by approved seating
arrangement. (See Weight and Balance Handbook).
Max. 24 (including two at Stn. +95.0 in.) -Limited by emergency exit requirements.
(Approval of seating arrangement is required).
Cargo loading limitations See Weight and Balance Handbook (PSM 1-6-8)
Maximum baggage Forward - Short Nose (+ 41.0 in.) 200 lb. Max.
Forward - Long Nose
(Mod. 6/1077) ( +25.0 in.) 300 lb. Max.
Rear (+354.0 in.) 500 lb. Max.*
Rear Extension (+391.0 in.) 50 lb. Max.*
*Total Rear + Rear Extension not to exceed 500 lb. maximum.
Fuel capacity *USABLE FUEL U.S. GALS. IMPERIAL GALS.
Forward Tank (+162.5 in.) 181 151
Rear Tank (+240.0 in.) 197 164
TOTAL 378 315
*See NOTE 1(b) for Weight and Balance.
Oil capacity **USABLE OIL U.S. GALS. IMPERIAL GALS. WEIGHT LB.
Port (+177.0 in.) 1.5 1.2 11
Starboard (+177.0 in.) 1.5 1.2 11
TOTAL 3.0 2.4 22
** See NOTE 1(c) for Weight and Balance.
Maximum Operating 25000 ft. (when supplementary breathing equipment is provided for
Altitude all occupants).
Control surface movements Aileron (with flaps up) Up 17.5° Down 16°
(with flaps in landing position) Up 25° Down 17.5°
Trim Tab + or -15°
Geared Tab (flap up) Up 16° Down 17.5°
Flaps (inboard forward) 0° to 40°
(inboard trailing) 0° to 62.5°
(outboard forward) 0° to 26°
(outboard trailing) (aileron)
Elevator Up 25° Down 16°
Tab Up 20° Down 25°
Flap interconnect (flap up) Down 12°
(flap landing) Up 12°
Rudder Left 20° Right 21° *
(Skiplane) Left 18° Right 21°
Geared Tab + or -11°
Trim Tab + or -25°
See Maintenance Manual Part No. PSM-1-6-2 for procedure to rig control surface
movements from stop to stop.

* When Item 202(b) is incorporated then the rudder travel limits are:
Left 17° Right 21°.
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Serial Nos. eligible 116 to 230 inclusive (except 130 and 210) plus any other Series aircraft that has been
modified to embody the following significant Model
Mod. 6/1020, 1075 or 1076, 1077.
The Canadian Department of Transport Certificate of Airworthiness for export endorsed
as noted under "Import Eligibility" must be submitted for each individual aircraft for
which application for certification is made.
Import eligibility A U.S. Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of the Canadian
Department of Transport "Certificate of Airworthiness for Export" signed by or for the
Minister of Transport. This form must contain the following statement: "This certifies
that the aircraft described below has been manufactured in conformity with data
forming the basis for D.O.T. Type Approval No. A-82, Issue 4, dated December 20,
1968 (FAA Type Certificate No. A9EA)."
Certification basis CAR 3 dated May 15, 1956 and Amendments 3-1 to 3-8 inclusive, plus Special
Conditions for Multi-Engine Turbine Powered Aircraft dated November 6, 1964. Type
Certificate No. A9EA issued June 22, 1966. Date of application for Type Certificate
April 2, 1964.
For this Model airplane intended for use in operations under FAR Part 135, the
additional airworthiness requirements of Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR)
23, dated January 7, 1969, and Amendment 1 to SFAR 23, dated December 24, 1969,
are also included. See NOTES 3 and 8.
Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations
(see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification and is given in
Bombardier Report A.E.R.O.C. 6.6.G.1. In addition, the following item of equipment is
required:
(a) Canadian D.O.T. approved Airplane Flight Manual, PSM-1-62-1A.

IV - Model DHC-6-300 (Normal Category), Approved May 8, 1969 by the FAA and April 25, 1969 by the
Canadian Department of Transport (DOT).
This is the third production series of the Type DHC-6. This series is identified
primarily on basis of:
(1) PT6A-27 engine in place of -20 engine;
(2) Increase in All-Up-Weight to the maximum allowed by CAR 3
of 12,500 lb.:
(3) Addition of two forward exits and deletion of roof exit; and,
(4) Aircraft nose configuration, See NOTE 6 for optional BI Mod.
6/1077 - Extended Nose that Increases the Volume and Weight
Capacity of the Forward Baggage Compartment.
Engines 2 United Aircraft of Canada, Limited PT6A-27
Fuel MIL-J-5624E, Grades JP-1, JP-4, JP-5, or Arctic Diesel Fuel to UACL Specification
CPW 46.
(MIL-G-5572C Avgas (all grades) for emergency use only - limited to 150 hours use in
any one overhaul cycle.)
Oil Synthetic types conforming to CPWA 202, latest issue.
(UACL PT6 Engine Service Bulletin No. 1 lists approved brand oils.)
Engine rating RATING E.S.H.P. S.H.P.
Take-off 652* 620*
Max. continuous 652* 620*
*Available to 91°F (33°C) Ambient Temperature (S.L.)
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Engine limits Temperature Limits (Inter-Turbine)

Take-off 1336°F ( 725° C)
Max. Continuous 1336°F ( 725° C)
Starting (2 sec.) 1994°F (1090° C)
Torque Limits
Take-off 50 p.s.i. (1536 ft.-lb.)
Max. Continuous 50 p.s.i. (1536 ft.-lb.)
Gas Generator
Take-off 38,100 r.p.m. (101.5%)
Max. Continuous 38,100 r.p.m. (101.5%)
Oil Temperature
Starting -40°C Minimum
Take-off 10°C to 99°C
Max. Continuous 10°C to 99°C
5 Minute Limit 104°C
Oil Pressure
Normal (28,000 r.p.m. & above) 80 to 100 p.s.i.g.
Min. (below 28,000 r.p.m.) 40 p.s.i.g.
Propeller Hartzell
Hub HC-B3TN-3D (Y)*
Blades T10282H (B)**+0
Diameter 8 ft. 6 in. nominal
(8 ft. 4 in. after repairs)
*(Y) designates Zero Thrust Latches
**(B) designates De-icing Boots.
Pitch Settings at 30" Station
Feather +87°
Take-off Low Pitch +17°
Idle Blade Angle +11°
Reverse Blade Angle -15°
Propeller limits Propeller (Np) - Take-off 2110 r.p.m. (96%)
Max. Continuous 2110 r.p.m. (96%)
Airspeed limits
(CAS) Landplane Floatplane
Knots M.P.H. Knots M.P.H.
Vmo (Max. Operating) S/L 160 184.3 160 184.3
5000 ft. 155 179 155 179
10000 ft. 150 173 150 173
15000 ft. 145 167 145 167
20000 ft. 130 149.8 130 149.8
25000 ft. 115 132.5 115 132.5
Vp (Design maneuvering) 136* 156.7* 136* 156.7*
Vmc (Minimum control) 66 76 67 76
Vfe (Flaps extended)
0° to 20° 102 117.5 102 117.5
10 to 37-1/2° 95 109.5 95 109.5
*Reduce Vp to Vmo above 18000 ft.
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C.G. range (Landing gear fixed)

Max Take-Off Weight

12,500
12,300
Max Landing Weight
11,600

GROSS WEIGHT - LB.

LANDPLANE
11,000 AND
WHEEL-SKIPLANE

9,000
20 25 36
ARM ARM ARM
203.84 207.74 216.32
HORIZONTAL C.G. LIMITS - % MAC

Floatplane Forward Limit 25% M.A.C. (STA. 207.74) at all

weights up to max. of 12500 lb.
Aft Limit 32% M.A.C. (STA. 213.20) at all
weights up to max. of 12500 lb.
Empty weight C.G. range None
Maximum weights Landplane (lb.) Floatplane (lb.) Skiplane (lb.)
(With Item 201(a) or (b)) (With Item 202(a)
Take-off 12500 12500 12500
Landing 12300* 12500 12300*
* Main Wheel Tire Pressure 38 p.s.i.g.
(Below -20°F) 34 p.s.i.g.
Minimum Crew One pilot. (+95.0 in.)
No. of seats 22 (including two at Stn. +95.0 in.) - Limited by approved seating
arrangement. (See Weight and Balance Handbook).
Cargo loading limitations See Weight and Balance Handbook (PSM 1-63-8)
Maximum baggage Forward - Short Nose (+ 41.0 in.) 200 lb. Max.
Forward - Long Nose
(Mod. 6/1077) ( +25.0 in.) 300 lb. Max.
Rear (+354.0 in.) 500 lb. Max.*
Rear Extension (+391.0 in.) 150 lb. Max.*
* Total Rear + Rear Extension not to exceed 500 lb. maximum.
See Item 208(a) for approved baggage pod installation.
Fuel capacity *USABLE FUEL U.S. GAL. IMPERIAL GAL.
Forward Tank (+162.5 in.) 181 151
Rear Tank (+240.0 in.) 197 164
TOTAL 378 315
*See NOTE 1(b) for Weight and Balance.
Oil capacity *USABLE OIL U.S. GAL. IMPERIAL GAL. WEIGHT LB.
Port (+177.0 in.) 1.5 1.2 11
Starboard (+177.0 in.) 1.5 1.2 11
TOTAL 3.0 2.4 22
* See NOTE 1(c) for Weight and Balance.
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Maximum Operating 25000 ft. (when supplementary breathing equipment is provided for
Altitude all occupants).
Control surface movements Aileron (with flaps up) Up 17.5° Down 16°
(with flaps in landing position) Up 25° Down 17.5°
Trim Tab + or -15°
Geared Tab (flap up) Up 16° Down 17.5°
Flaps (inboard forward) 0° to 40°
(inboard trailing) 0° to 62.5°
(outboard forward) 0° to 26°
(outboard trailing) (aileron)
Elevator Up 25° Down 16°
Tab Up 20° Down 25°
Flap interconnect (flap up) Down 12°
(flap landing) Up 12°
Rudder Left 17° Right 21°
Geared Tab Left -5.5° Right +10°
Trim Tab + or -25°
See Maintenance Manual Part No. PSM-1-6-2 for procedure to rig control surface
movements from stop to stop.
Serial Nos. eligible 130, 210, 231 and subsequent.
The Canadian Department of Transport Certificate of Airworthiness for export endorsed
as noted under "Import Eligibility" must be submitted for each individual aircraft for
which application for certification is made.
Import eligibility A U.S. Airworthiness Certificate may be issued on the basis of the Canadian
Department of Transport "Certificate of Airworthiness for Export" signed by or for the
Minister of Transport. This form must contain the following statement: "This certifies
that the aircraft described below has been manufactured in conformity with data
forming the basis for D.O.T. Type Approval No. A-82, Issue 5, dated September 10,
1969. (FAA Type
Certificate No. A9EA)."
Certification basis CAR 3 dated May 15, 1956 and Amendments 3-1 to 3-8 inclusive, plus Special
Conditions for Multi-Engine Turbine Powered Aircraft dated
November 6, 1964.
Type Certificate No. A9EA issued June 22, 1966.
Date of Application for Type Certificate April 2, 1964.
For this Model airplane intended for use in operations under FAR Part 135, the
additional airworthiness requirements of Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR)
23, dated January 7, 1969, and Amendment 1 to SFAR 23, dated December 24, 1969,
are also included. See NOTES 3 and 8.
Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations
(see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification and is given in
Bombardier Report A.E.R.O.C. 6.6.G.1. In addition, the following item of equipment is
required:
(a) Canadian D.O.T. approved Airplane Flight Manual, PSM-1-63-1A.
Data Pertinent to All Models

Datum Station 0 is 109.32 inches forward of a jig point which is marked by a plate attached to
the bulkhead between the cockpit and the cabin.
M.A.C. 78 inches. (The L.E. is at Station 188.24).
Leveling means The cabin floor rails provide a surface for levelling the airplane both laterally and
longitudinally. The cabin floor level is 15 inches below water line zero.
Equipment The list approved equipment, including the basic required equipment as prescribed in
the applicable airworthiness regulations (see Certification Basis) which must be
installed in the aircraft for certification, is given in Bombardier Report A.E.R.O.C.
6.6.G.1.
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Approved Installations Item 201 - Ski Installations

(a) Wheel/Ski
Bristol Model 3000 nose-wheel/ski and Model 5500 main-wheel/ski
installed to BI Drawing C6-US-1000, G.A. Ski Installation. Applicable to Model
DHC-6-1, -100, -200, and -300 Aircraft. Aircraft to be operated in accordance
with appropriate DOT Approved BI Flight Manual Supplement.
(b) Spring Skis
Skis installed to BI Installation Drawing C6-US-1001. Applicable to Model
DHC-6-1 and -100 Aircraft.
Item 202 - Float Installations
(a) CAP Model 12000 Floats on Models 1, 100 and 200 Aircraft, up to 11600
lb., or CAP Model 12000A and 12000B Floats on Model 300 Aircraft up to
12500 lb. installed to BI Drawing C6-UF-1000 G.A. Floatplane. Ref. DOT Float
Type Approval F-10.
(b) CAP Models 12000, 12000A or 12000B Floats modified in accordance with
Field Aviation Company Limited Drawing No. 84193 to provide capability of
loading and dropping water. Water Bomber aircraft are to be operated in
accordance with DOT Approved Flight Manual Amendment contained in Field
Aviation Company Report No. 6035. Water Bomber equipment is to be
maintained in accordance with Field Aviation Company Report No. 4889. The
operation of water bomber aircraft is within the following limitations:
(i) Model 100 and 200 Aircraft:
CAP 12000 Floats
Aircraft Gross Weight 11600 lb. at C.G. Limits of 25% to 32% MAC with DH
Mod. 6/1020 embodied.
Maximum Water Capacity in Two Floats 425 Imperial Gal. Total.
Maximum Fuselage Cargo 500 lb.
Rudder travel Limits are: Left 17°, Right 21°.
(ii) Model 300 Aircraft:
CAP 12000A or 12000B Floats
Aircraft Gross Weight 12500 lb. at C.G. Limits of 25% to 32% MAC.
Maximum Water Capacity in Two Floats 450 Imperial Gal. Total.
Maximum Fuselage Cargo 500 lb.
Rudder travel Limits are: Left 17°, Right 21°.
Item 203 - Intermediate Flotation Gear

(a) BI Intermediate Flotation Gear Installed to BI Drawing C6-U-1000. Applicable

to Models DHC-6-1, -100, -200 and -300 Aircraft. Aircraft to be operated in
accordance with appropriate DOT Approved BI Flight Manual Supplement.
Item 204 - Aircraft Ice Protection

(a) Approved for operation in icing when equipped with following BI Modifications:
6/1043, 6/1066, 6/1089, S.O.O. 6004, S.O.O. 6005, S.O.O. 6006, S.O.O. 6009
and either S.O.O. 6007 or 6008.
Applicable to Model DHC-6-1, -100, -200 and -300 Aircraft.
Aircraft to be operated in accordance with appropriate DOT Approved BI Flight
Manual Supplement.
Item 205 - Auto-pilot Installation
(a) Bendix M-4C Automatic Flight Control System installed to Field Aviation Co.
Ltd. Drawing J-500 061 per STA. SA67-7 for Model DHC-6-100. Aircraft to be
operated in accordance with the April 22, 1968 issue of the M-4C Supplement to
the DHC-6 Flight Manual.
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Item 206 - Interior Installation

(a) Commuter interior installation installed to Field Aviation Co., Ltd. Report 4961
dated September 25, 1968.
Item 207 - Avionics Installation
(a) Avionics equipment installed to Field Aviation Co., Ltd. Report 4962 dated
September 26, 1968.
(b) Avionics equipment installed in accordance with Technical Enterprise Limited
Report TELAIR DHC-6.
Item 208 - Baggage Pod Installation
(a) For Model DHC-6-300, baggage pod installation when installed and
operated in accordance with Field Aviation Co., Ltd. Report No.
6093 dated 29 March 1971.

NOTES
NOTE 1. (a) The current Weight and Balance Handbook, Part Number PSM-1-6-8, for all Models except the 300 and
PSM-1-63-8 for the Model DHC-6-300, giving the list of equipment included in the empty weight and
loading instructions, must be in each aircraft except in the case of
operators having an approved weight control system.
(b) The following amount of unusable fuel is included in the empty weight:
MODEL 1 ALL OTHER MODELS
U.S. GAL. IMPERIAL GAL. U.S. GAL. IMPERIAL GAL.
Unusable 7.25 6.0 3.5 3.0
(c) For weight and balance purposes the total oil including system and tank is included in the empty weight
and equals 54 lb. at +177 in.
NOTE 2. The following placards must be displayed in clear view of the pilot at all times:
(a) "THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERATED AS A NORMAL CATEGORY AIRPLANE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS STATED IN THE FORM OF PLACARDS,
MARKINGS AND MANUALS."
(b) "NO ACROBATIC MANEUVERS (INCLUDING SPINS) ARE APPROVED."
(c) "DAY, NIGHT, VFR."
(d) "IFR" when the aircraft is equipped in accordance with the requirements for the operation intended, and
either -
(1) Vacuum system warning light installed to BI Mod. 6/1014 to alert pilots of
low vacuum pressure to flight instruments:
or
(2) Pressure Instrument System, BI Mod. 6/1046, is installed;
or
(3) Electrical Directional Gyro and Altitude Indicators in list of approved equipment as
defined in Bombardier Report A.E.R.O.C. 6.6.G.1.
(e) "THIS AIRPLANE IS EQUIPPED FOR OPERATION IN ICING CONDITIONS" when the aircraft is
equipped with Item 204.
NOTE 3. For Models DHC-6-1, -100, -200, and –300 airplanes the retirement times recorded in
Bombardier Manual PSM 1-6-11 Revision 5, dated January 11, 2000, and approved by the
Canadian Department of Transportation on March 3, 2000, must be complied with.
NOTE 4. Engine fire extinguisher installation accepted. System not approved until completion of successful
extinguisher tests.
NOTE 5. The landing weight is 11400 lb. if the airport temperature at which the landing is to be made is at or above
-20°F (-29°C). If the airport temperature is below -20°F, then the landing weight is restricted to 11000 lb.
NOTE 6. The Model DHC-6-200 or -300 aircraft may have either the long nose (BI Mod. 6/1077) or the original
short nose (as per the Model DHC-6-100 aircraft) in any configuration with the exception of the floatplane
version which must have a short nose.
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NOTE 7. Maximum continuous single generator load is limited to:

(a) 200 amps (1.0 on loadmeter) in Flight conditions up to 125°F.
(b) 200 amps (1.0 on loadmeter) in Ground conditions up to 45°F.
(c) 160 amps (0.8 on loadmeter) in Ground conditions from 45°F to 125°F.
NOTE 8. For Models DHC-6-100, -200 and -300 airplanes intended for use in operations under
FAR Part 135, one of the following must be accomplished:
(a) Modifications recorded in Bombardier Report AEROC 6.1.G.11-DHC-6
Certified Airplanes - Basic Definitions. The appropriate DOT approved BI Flight
Manual Supplement is to be inserted in the Airplane Flight Manual.
(b) Equivalent modifications to (a) above in compliance with SFAR 23 as approved by
the Regional Chief of an Engineering and Manufacturing Branch (Aircraft
Engineering Division in Western Region) FAA.
(c) Modifications in compliance with Appendix A to FAR 135.

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