Specifications

Technical Specifications

WEIGHT & BALANCE
BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT
(Standard IFR) 
2,950 LB*  1,338 KG*
*The basic empty weight is defined as the complete aircraft, empty of usable fuel and without optional equipment, but including engine oil, unusable fuel and items of equipment that are an integral part of the basic aircraft.
MAXIMUM OPERATING WEIGHTS    
Max. Ramp Weight      
Max. Take-Off Weight (Standard)  6,450 LB 2,925 KG
Max. Take-Off Weight (Agricultural) 8,250 LB 3,742 KG
Max. Landing Weight  6,450 LB 2,925 KG
Max. Useful Load (Standard Category – 1 crew, 2.5 hrs fuel) 2,450 LB 1,111 KG
Max. Useful Load (Agricultural Category – 1 crew, 1 hrs fuel) 4,750 LB 2,154 KG
Max. Structural Hopper Load 4,100 LB  1,859 KG
SPEEDS    
Never Exceed Speed (VNE)  176 Knots  325 KPH
Design Cruising Speed (VC) 140 Knots  259 KPH
Max. Manoeuvring Speed (VA) 126 Knots  233 KPH
Max. Flap Retracted Speed 85 – 90 Knots  157 - 166 KPH
Stall Speed (Idle Power) At Max. Weight 57 Knots  105 KPH
RANGE    
Range - Normal  420 Miles  675 KM
Endurance – Normal Configuration 2.7 HRS  
Average Fuel Consumption Per Hour 48 US/GAL 180 LTS
PERFORMANCE    
TAKE-OFF & LANDING PERFORMANCE    
Normal Conditions, 6,450 LB    
Take-Off Distance To 15 M (50 FT) ISA 1,065 FT 325 M
Landing Distance From 15 M (50 FT)  1,398 FT 426 M
CLIMB (AT MTOW)    
Max. Rate Of Climb At Sea Level  1,560 FT/MIN   
Max. Rate Of Climb at 8,000 FT  1,060 FT/MIN  
Max. Rate Of Climb at 14,000 FT 680 FT/MIN  
ALTITUDE LIMITS    
Max. Operating Altitude 25,000 FT  
Service Ceiling (At Max. Weight) 25,000FT  
NORMAL LOAD FACTORS    
Max. Positive G   +3.56  
Max. Negative G   -1.42  
Wing Loading   104 KG/M2  21.9 LB/FT2
Power Loading  0.25 SHP/KG  0.11 SHP/LB
MAINTENANCE    
Aircraft Inspection Cycle 100 hours inspections  
Lifed Airframe Components Wing spar 16,000 hours  
  Wing strap 8,000 hours  
AIRCRAFT TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION    
Ailerons Plain 25o up travel,  10o down travel
Vertical Tail Surface Fixed fin, horn balance rudder
Rudder Deflection   ± 30 0
Horizontal Tail Surface Fixed plane with elevator
Elevator Deflection 30 up 8.5 down
Landing Gear Type 12.2 FT  3.71 M
Wheel and Tyre Size 8.50 x 6 nose 8.50 x 10 main
Engine Pratt & Whitney PT6-34 Ag
Propeller Hartzell 3 Bladed fully feathering and reversible
DIMENSION  
Fuselage Overall Length 36.2 FT  10.9 M  
Fuselage Maximum Width 48”  1.22 M
Fuselage Maximum Height 60”  1.52 M
Wing Span 42 FT  12.8 M
Wing Aspect Ratio 6.0
CABIN DIMENSIONS & CAPACITY  
Cargo Payload  3,136 LBS  1,435 KG
Large Door Size  39” x 37”  0.99 M x 0.94 M
Maximum Cabin Height  4.21 FT  1.28 M
Maximum Width 3.5 FT  1.06 M
Floor Length  10.25 FT  3.12 M
Total Compartment Length 11.83 FT  3.61 M
Total Compartment Volume 133  FT3   3.79 M3