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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

AEVEX Aerospace, a full-spectrum provider of innovative aircraft and advanced

technological solutions across a wide spectrum of government and commercial

clients, announced today an amendment of our existing FAA STC currently

approved for the DHC-6-300 series to include the DHC-6-400 Series Twin Otter

series aircraft. This new product allows the DHC-6-400 series to operate in the

Standard Commuter Category with increased maximum take-off weight of 14,000lbs.

(6350 Kg) when equipped with a Garmin G950 NXi/G1000NXi avionics suite. "Our

DHC-6-400HG(TM) STC will transform the DHC-6-400 series by combining a

significant increase in payload capabilities with the latest Garmin

G950NXi/G1000NXi integrated avionics systems," states Mr. John Zublin, AEVEX's

VP of Advanced Solutions. "The collective package allows operators to expand

their mission role, optimize payload and range, add value to their aircraft,

while increasing revenues. We are collaborating with Aerocorp Avionics to take

the DHC-6-400 series to a new level of capability by also incorporating the

latest Garmin features of their GFC(TM) 700 three axis autopilot." Mr. Joshua

Fox, Director of Maintenance for Aerocorp Avionic Solutions Inc. adds, "The

Garmin GFC 700 is an AHRS-based automatic flight control system providing

flight director, yaw damper, automatic and manual electric trim capabilities,

for a high level of precision digital control and crisp autopilot

controllability. The availability of a Garmin G950NXi/G1000NXi cockpit for

DHC-6-400 operators around the world is a welcome option to improve

functionality and supports smooth transition for pilots moving up from trainers

into the regional airlines."

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The DHC-6-300HG(TM) STC increases the payload capabilities of the basic

DHC-6-300 Twin Otter Series aircraft from 12,500 lbs. MTOW (5670 Kg) to 14,000

lbs. (6350 Kg), providing an increase of 1500 lbs. (680 Kg) or 12% overall and

represents a 31% increase in payload based on an average empty weight of 7700

lbs. Operations are allowed to the full 750 shaft horsepower of the PT6A-34

engines along with the improved efficiency and noise reduction of the Hartzell

four blade "Scimitar" propellers. Additional aerodynamic and structural

enhancements complete the modifications. As a Standard Commuter Category STC,

DHC-6-300 and DHC-6-400 operators' area able to operate in revenue service

without special purpose restrictions.

The Garmin G950NXi/G1000NXi navigation capabilities include Required Navigation

Performance features with integrated radio modules providing VHF Comm/Nav, ILS

and WAAS/SBAS-certified GPS, and LPV approaches meeting NextGen ADS-B "Out"

regulatory requirements.

Naras"Bo"Alksninis/951.600.0009x218/BAlksninis@AEVEX.com

SOURCE  AEVEX Aerospace