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N48RF is Assigned

N-Number Entered: 48rf Aircraft Description
Serial Number 740 Status Valid
Manufacturer Name DEHAVILLAND Certificate Issue Date 10/20/1986
Model DHC-6-300 Expiration Date 07/31/2028
Type Aircraft Fixed Wing Multi-Engine Type Engine Turbo-prop
Pending Number Change None Dealer No
Date Change Authorized None Mode S Code (base 8 / Oct) 51363675
MFR Year 1981 Mode S Code (Base 16 / Hex) A5E7BD
Type Registration Government Fractional Owner NO
Registered Owner
Name UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Street NOAA AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS CENTER
3450 FLIGHTLINE DR
City LAKELAND State FLORIDA
County BROWARD Zip Code 33811-2836
Country UNITED STATES
Airworthiness INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE SHOULD NOT BE USED TO DETERMINE THE AIRWORTHINESS OF AN AIRCRAFT.
Refer to 14 CFR Parts 39, 43, 91, and FAA Order 8130.2 for airworthiness regulations and guidance.
Type Certificate Data Sheet None Type Certificate Holder None
Engine Manufacturer U/A CANADA Classification Experimental
Engine Model PT6 SER 578HP Category Research and Development
A/W Date 03/25/2004 Exception Code No
The information contained in this record should be the most current Airworthiness information available in the historical aircraft record. However, this data alone does not provide the basis for a determination regarding the
airworthiness of an aircraft or the current aircraft configuration. For specific information, you may request a copy of the aircraft record at https://aircraft.faa.gov/e.gov/ND/
Other Owner Names
None
Temporary Certificates
None
Fuel Modifications
Mod Code 28 Mod Date 20110624
INSTALLATION OF LONG RANGE FUEL TANK AND MODIFIED FUEL FILLER NECK. DEHAVILLAND LONG RANGE FUEL TANK INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH VIKING DRAWING C6PF1189 INSTALLATION LONG RANGE FUEL TANK, FUEL FILLER MODIFICATION INCORPORATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AOC DRAWING RT-DH65320- 2052, SHEET 2 OF 5. PER DEHAVILLAND PSM 1-63-1, SUPPLEMENT 35 "MARITIME PATROL CONFIGURATION AT 14,000 LB. GROSS WEIGHT" ** THIS ALTERATION DOES NOT CHANGE THE AUW FROM 12,500 LB TO 14,000 LB DUE TO THIS SERIAL NUMBER AIRCRAFT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH SOO 6095 OUTER FUEL TANK. ALL TANK ATTACH FITTINGS TO BE INSPECTED FOR SECURTITY PRIOR TO EACH FLIGHT. ALL FLUID LINES, FITTINS, VALVES, ETC. SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR SECURITY AND LEAKS EVERY TIME TANK IS FILLED. FUEL SYSTEM TO BE MAINTAINED PER DHC INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS MANUAL PSM 1-6-7. VIKING DRAWING C6PF1189 INSTALLATION LONG RANGE FUEL TANK.
Mod Code 28 Mod Date 20100514
INSTALLATION OF THE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK INSIDE THE FUSLAGE CABIN SECTION. F.S. 175.5-235.5 ON THE DHC-6-300, TWIN OTTER, N48RF, S/N 740ALL RELATIVE INFORMATION IS LISTED IN THE R.T AEROSPACE COPORATION ENGINEERING REPORT NUMBER R-TDH65320.2052 DATED 2/19/92, AND ATTACHED TO FAA FORM 8110-3 DATED 2/20/92. ADDITIONALLY, AND ENGINEERING REPORTER348-1016 DATED 30-APR-10 FROM TAS (TOTAL AIRCRAFT SERVICES, INC) IS ATTACHED IN REGARD TO NEW RECOMMENDED INSPECTION CRITERIA, (SEE ITEM 5MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS). THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF THE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK ARE DETAILED IN THE R.T. AEROSPACE CORP. DRAWING RT-DH65320.1202 AND RT-DH65320.2052, CONSECUTIVELY. THE TANK IS INSTALLED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE, INSIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT CABIN AND ATTACHED TO THE AIRCRAFT CABIN FLOOR USING TWO EXISTING FLOOR TRACKS AND TO THE AIRCRAFT SIDE WALL USING THE EXISTING CARGO TIE DOWN TRACK.IN REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK THE INSTALLA-TION IS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE PRIMARY FUEL TANK WHICH IS INSTALLED OUT- SIDE OF THE MAIN CABIN AND POSSESSES NO SOURCE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE IN THE VICINITY. THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE TANK IS: 1481 LBS. ACCOUNTING FOR A TANK WEIGHT OF 264 LBS., 170.25 GALLONS OF JP-1 HAVING THE MOST CRITICAL DENSITY OF 7.15 LB/GAL AT -60 F= 1217 LB. THE INSTALLATION OFTHE FUEL TANK DOES NOT INVOLVE CHANGE IN THE AIRCRAFT PRIMARY STRUC- TURES AND AERODYNAMICS, AND IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH FAR 25.25, 25.365, 25.561, 25.963, AND 25.965, POSESSES NO INTERFERENCE WITH OTHER AIR- CRAFT SYSTEMS. THE TANK SHOULD BE INSPECTED PREIODICALLY FOR LEAKS ANDGENERAL CONDITION. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO AIR PRESSURIZE THE FUEL TANK TO A MAXIMUM DIFFERENTIAL GAGE PRESSURE OF 0.080 + -0.05 PSI (OR 22.0+
Deregistered Aircraft
None
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