Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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. Pricing depends on the configuration. Call for quotation.
A. Pricing depends on the configuration. Call for quotation.
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Q. How long does it take to convert a DC-3 to a Basler Turbo Conversions BT-67?
A. The conversion is actually a remanufacturing process. The whole process takes roughly 6 months and requires 35,000 to 45,000 man hours to complete, depending on configuration. |
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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. Basler has a large stock of DC-3 parts and has produced the parts where world stocks are depleted.
A. Yes, due to the number of militaries that operated the DC-3, there is a vast supply of parts still available. Basler has a large stock of DC-3 parts and has produced the parts where world stocks are depleted.
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 began in 1957. You can read more about our company history.
A. Basler Turbo Conversions was formed in 1988 as a sister company to Basler Flight Service, which began 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, and at the same time it reduces the life of the airframe.
A. Pressurization adds significantly to the cost of an aircraft, and at the same time it reduces the life of the airframe.