BSAS DC3/C47 TP TURBINE AIRCRAFT

Complete overhaul of the airframe in accordance with approved Maintenance Schedules

Repair of defects identified during the inspection process, in accordance with the Douglas Structural Repair Manual, or SA CAA approved repair schemes where applicable

Overhaul or Certification of Life Limited components, on the existing airframe

Compliance with applicable Air Worthiness Directives as per FAA and SA CAA requirements

Compliance with applicable inspections, in accordance with the Douglas Supplemental Inspection Document, for DC3 aircraft

Compliance with applicable Douglas Aircraft Company Service Bulletins, as per FAA and SA CAA requirements

Removal of all redundant brackets, equipment, harnesses and plumbing

 

FUSELAGE MODIFICATION:

Install 40 inch fuselage extension

Install new battery boxes

Install new overhead panel assemblies in cockpit

Install modified heater duct outlet system

Install center wing, outer wing and fuselage re-enforcing

 

POWER PLANT MODIFICATION:

Install new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65AR/67R/67F engines and accessories

Install new Hartzell 5 blade 111.2 inch diameter propellers

Install new engine mount assembly

Install new firewall and fire seal assemblies

Install new Main Fuel Tank

Install new engine cowling assemblies

Install new oil cooler assemblies

 

COCKPIT MODIFICATION:

Install new Overhead Circuit Breaker, Engine and Fuel Management Panels

Install new instrument panel with new instrumentation required by the conversion

Modify control pedestal and install new throttle quadrant for Turboprop power control

Install new control wheel switch assemblies for communication systems

Install stall warning system

Install Maximum Airspeed Warning System

 

FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM:

Install Stability Augmentation System

Balance Ailerons in accordance with the modification requirements, elevator and rudder balance as per Douglas Service Bulletin and Applicable Air Worthiness Directive

Extend all Flight Control cables by 40 inches

Adjust elevator trim travel as per modification definition

Install stall strips on center wing leading edge

 

DE-ICING EQUIPMENT:

Install new propeller deicing system.

Install new air intake lip de-icing system, and inertial separator doors in air intake duct

Install new pitot heat wiring and sensing system

 

FIRE DETECTION AND PROTECTION SYSTEM:

Install Engine Inconel wire loop fire detection system.

Install engine fire extinguisher system

Install cockpit and cabin hand fire extinguishers

 

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

Install all new electrical wiring throughout the aircraft

Install two new 250 Ampere continuous output Starter/Generators

Install two new 24 Volt, 37 Ampere Hour Batteries

Install new nine Bus electrical system , consisting of:-

Two Main Battery Buses.

One Hot Battery Bus.

Two Left Generator Buses.

Two Right Generator Buses.

Two Avionics Buses.

 

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM:

Install two new Engine driven Hydraulic Pumps

Remove redundant hydraulic system components from the aircraft

Re-arrange and lower hydraulic component compartment in the cockpit, to provide a more spacious cockpit environment

 

FUEL SYSTEM:

Install one additional 120 gallon Main Fuel Tank in power plant each nacelle

Install four Electrically Driven Fuel Booster Pumps

Install four Electrically Driven Fuel Transfer Pumps

Install Capacitance Type Fuel quantity Transmitters and Indicators for all fuel tanks

Install Fuel Tank Interconnection Valve System

 

AVIONICS SYSTEM:

The Navigation and Communication systems, which are selected and installed as per clients specification, may vary considerably

As an example, on BSAS DC3/C47-65ARTP aircraft, which were modified by the South African Air Force, in accordance with the approved modifications, the following navigation and communication equipment was installed:-

4 X Intercom stations

2 X VHF Comm

2 X VOR Navigation Systems

2 X ADF

1 X DME

1 X Transponder

1 X GPS

1 x TAWS / EGPWS

1 X Weather Radar

2 X Compensating Gyro Stabilised Compass Systems

1 X Two Axis Autopilot with Yaw damper

1 X Flight Director

1 X Artificial Horison

1 X Radar Altimeter

1 X Encoding Altimeter

1 X Marker Beacon Receiver

2 X Course Indicators

2 X Airspeed Indicators

2 X Vertical Speed Indicators

1 X Altimeter

1 X Outside Air Temperature Indicator

2 X Radio Magnetic Indicators

1 X HF Communication Radio

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| CIVILLIAN |

• Freight [General; LD2 & LD3]
• Passenger Service
• Rural Logistics [Combi Configuration]
• Fire Jumping & Fire Support
• Mapping
• Medevac
• Humanitarian Relief
• Crop Spraying
• Malaria & Insect Spraying/Control
• Geophysical Survey
• Para Supply Drop
• Research & Science Platform

| MILITARY |

• Logistics
• Troop & Medium Air Transport/Support
• AWACS
• Paratrooper Deployment
• Gunship [Belly Mounted Gun; Portside Gatling Gun; Automatic Portside Grenade Launchers; 6 x Wing Mounted Rocket Pods]
• Surveillance & Interception [Maritime; Land; Aerial]
• Supply Drop
• Special Ops
• Aerial Command

| BSAS DC3/C47 65ARTP GENERAL INFO DOCUMENT |

General BSAS Aircraft Information Data

| BSAS DC3/C47-65ARTP CONVERSION LISTING |

Turbopropeller Conversion Listing

| BSAS DC3/C47-65ARTP PERFORMANCE CHARTS |

General Performance Charts

| BSAS DC3/C47-65ARTP MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE |

Maintenance Schedule Overview

| BSAS DC3/C47-65ARTP SPECIFICATION DATA SHEET |

Aircraft Specifications Data Sheet

| BSAS DC3/C47 65ARTP AVIONICS OPTIONS |

Avionics Installations Part 91 & 121, Standard & Glass Cockpits

| WHY THE BSAS DC3/C47 TP |

BSAS currently provides or has provided aircraft leasing services and sales to various operators, governments and aid agencies around the globe. From Antarctica, Africa to Afghanistan the DC3-TP has seen service in the most un-hospitable of environments, both crew and machine continue to serve with distinction. 

The DC3/C47 TP [Turbo Dakota] is ideally suited for short and medium range operations. As an unpressurised aircraft, operating costs are low, field maintenance is simple and the fuselage and control surfaces can cope with testing runway conditions and keep FOD [Foreign Object Damage] to a minimum.

Powerful PT6A Turbines provide for STOL [Short Take-Off & Landing] Capabilities. The tail drag configuration of the DC3/C47, combined with large, low pressure BF Goodrich tyres and high sitting engines, make for an aircraft that maintains high ground manoeuvrability in secluded airfields.

| BSAS DC3/C47-65ARTP AIRCRAFT LEASING |

BSAS will customise an aircraft for any operational lease requirement. Configuration of a lease aircraft is dependent on lessee specifications, budget and operational application. 

[Refer to BSAS Contacts for more information]

| GLOBAL LEASING OPTIONS INCLUDE |

Wet or Dry Leasing Options:

• Aircraft
• Crew
• Maintenance [Mobile/Satellite AMO]
• Insurance
• Fuel
• Recoverable's 
• Lease or Lease to Purchase

[Refer to BSAS Contacts for more information]

| BSAS DC3/C47-[65AR/67R/67F]TP AIRCRAFT SALES |

Each new, re-sale or existing BSAS DC3 Turbine is customised as per operational requirements by the BSAS engineering department. A team of qualified engineers, STC experts, military consultants, documentation / data specialists and a highly specialised industry network may design, approve and CAA/FAA Certify [Civil or Military] a Turbine DC3 as per necessity. 

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| AIRCRAFT CUSTOMISATION |

The BSAS Technical & Engineering Team will, engineer, design, test and certify a BSAS Aircraft to any customer requirement, both Military Spec & Civil. The BSAS Team has vast experience in collaborating with multiple International Aviation Authorities and Military Departments, performing advanced modifications, systems intergration and managing large aeronautical design projects.

[Refer to STC's & Aircraft Certification Services for more information]