Frequently Asked
Questions
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Will Basler Turbo Conversions, LLC run out of DC-3 airframes?
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How does Basler Turbo Conversions, LLC determine if an airframe is a
candidate for conversion?
- What about
fatigue?
- How much
does a Basler Turbo Conversions BT-67 cost?
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How long does it take to
convert a DC-3 to a Basler Turbo Conversions BT-67?
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Can you still get parts for a
DC-3?
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How long has Basler Turbo Conversions, LLC been in business?
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Why isn't the BT-67 pressurized?
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Q.
Will Basler Turbo Conversions, LLC run out of DC-3 airframes?
A. Not really. We believe that there are more
than 500 good candidate airframes in existence.
Q. How does Basler Turbo Conversions, LLC determine if an airframe is
candidate for conversion?
A. We look for corrosion and damage to
determine if it is economically feasible to repair the corroded or damaged
areas.
Q. How much
does a Basler Turbo Conversions BT-67 cost?
A. The base price for a BT-67 is approximately
US $4.5 million, plus required options. Final pricing varies based on the
configuration.
View estimated
operating costs.
Q.
Can you still get parts for a DC-3?
A. Yes, due to the number of militaries that
operated the DC-3, there is a vast supply of parts still available. It is a
standing policy of Basler Turbo Conversions to never "no
quote" a parts request from a BT-67 customer.
Q.
How long has Basler Turbo Conversions, LLC been in business?
A. Basler Turbo Conversions was formed in 1988
as a sister company to Basler
Flight Service, which formed in 1957. You can read more about our
company history.
Q. Why
isn't the BT-67 pressurized?
A. Pressurization adds significantly to the
cost of an aircraft, while at the same time it significantly reduces the
life of the airframe.
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