Dhc 8 operating manual

This makes the Dash 8 an ideal aircraft for short-haul regional airlines. This aircraft series achieved first flight on June 20, , with the Dash 8 Series It was introduced into service the following year on October 23, , by NorOntario, the first airline to order and take delivery of the aircraft.

The program gained popularity throughout the mids and was bought by Boeing in It was later sold to Bombardier in and then resold to Viking Air parent company, Longview Aviation Capital, in early Introducing the Bombardier Dash 8 Aircraft. The program was bought by Boeing in , sold to Bombardier in , and then resold to Viking Air parent company, Longview Aviation Capital, in early The aircraft was developed from the Dash 7 with improved cruise performance, lowered operational costs, but without STOL performance.

Vital Statistics [6]. Specifications — Q [8]. The Series entered into service in and was the original to passenger version of the Dash 8. Of all Dash-8s, this series has the shortest fuselage.

Rated engine power is 1, shp 1, kW. The Series maintains the same 37—39 passenger airframe as the Series The Series can accommodate 50—56 passengers. Its twin-engine configuration brings very economic maintenance, which is especially true when compared with the Dash-7, its four engine predecessor. Its elegant appearance is highlighted by the High T-tail, which avoids the effects of propwash, and its elongated engine nacelles which also accommodate the rear-folding undercarriage.

The was followed by the Dash which had the same seating capacity, but featured a much higher all-up weight and more powerful PW engines, which extended its cargo and baggage capacity. The Dash flew in May 50 seats and then the stretched Dash flew in January In , the Canadian Government privatised De Havilland Aircraft Company of Canada, selling the aircraft production facilities and product range to Boeing.

Boeing were themselves in direct competition with the fast-emerging European aircraft manufacturing company Airbus and it simply used the De Havilland Canada name to strengthen its relationships with shared product customers. However, when Air Canada announced their intention to purchase Airbus aircraft and amidst various accusations, Boeing reacted by placing De Havilland Canada for sale. Bombardier Aerospace of Montreal eventually acquired De Havilland Canada in , incorporating the aircraft into their portfolio of feeder airliners.

It further expanded the Dash 8 with the introduction of the Q which proved highly popular on city airport routes due to its low noise footprint on arrival and departure. Eventually, all De Havilland Canada Type Certificates were purchased by Viking Air who successfully put the aircraft back into production. The Dash 8 family has been very successful, with more than 1, delivered and can still be seen on regional and feeder-liner routes world-wide.

Total production of the , and series was aircraft whilst production of the ceased in It was followed by the and in Uncompromising passenger comfort. The aircraft features large windows that maximize natural light and improved LED lighting that provide for a more relaxed environment.

Our optional IFE system allows passengers to access content on their personal devices and enjoy entertainment in flight. Dash Productivity advantage This aircraft offers the best of both worlds: fly slower to minimize fuel burn or faster to maximize productivity. Click to download brochure. Dash Turboprop Specifications Overview.