BT-67

Basler Turbo Conversions LLC

The Legend

"The DC-3 was a

beautiful, stable and
virtually indestructible
airframe going to
waste. We realized
that by turbinizing
and modernizing the
airplane it would go
on for many years.

"...for years the

aviation industry
had been searching
for a replacement
for this rugged and
reliable aircraft...
at Basler Turbo
Conversions we're
building it."

- Warren Basler
 Future
Everyday, all over the world, DC-3s extensive
add to an amazing record of remanufacturing
achievement. From ice cap to process. Built into
desert, this aircraft continues to log each airframe is the
productive hours. Its usefulness has sum of our knowledge
been proven in every imaginable and our proprietary
application, from passenger, to processes, along with
cargo, to military and special state-of the art
purpose missions. At the heart of components, world-
this outstanding airplane lie its class Pratt & Whitney
toughness, simplicity, spaciousness Canada PT6A-67R
and performance. engines and Hartzell
propellers.
The characteristics of the DC-3
provide a truly unique combination The Basler BT-67,
of high-revenue payload capability without question
in the world’s most reliable the world’s most
airframe. Proven time and time experienced all-
again through effective use in STOL purpose aircraft, is
operations and delicate special engineered to meet an unbeatable combination
missions, the DC-3 provides competitive challenges for of simplicity, reliability and
low-cost and simplicity of operation generations to come. operating performance.
which is unmatched in the market
of aviation. The BT-67 modernization includes All changes are certified through
a complete airframe overhaul, extensive testing to FAR Part 25,
Over the years the DC-3 has shown aerodynamic improvements, the same tough criteria applied to
by experience that it can have a structural modifications that the latest generation of commercial
virtually unlimited service life with increase strength and improve jet liners. The resulting product, the
a standard level of care and simple performance and new systems BT-67, defies standard comparison.
preventive maintenance practices. that improve reliability. It is unquestionably the most
highly evolved and proven transport
Basler Turbo Conversions takes The end product is an essentially system in its class both in terms of
the legendary airframe and puts it new aircraft with its gross take-off productivity and cost effectiveness.
through the industry’s most weight increased to 28,750 lbs and
 Mission Ready
After thousands of hours of design, • All metal control surfaces
each BT-67 is engineered to assure • Center and outer wings
that every component, assembly, reinforced to reduce loads
or system is either new or the on lower wing attach angles,
equivalent of new. All workmanship and to support the increased
and materials meet the highest maximum gross weight
standards of the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration. The philosophy Documented 12,000 Hour
inherent in our manufacturing process Overhaul
is to exceed industry standards by Engines
following an uncompromising • Douglas Supplemental • PT6A-67R engines, accessories
approach to excellence that produces a Inspection (SID) • Components and hardware
product of the highest quality. • FAA Airworthiness Directives • Cowlings
incorporated • Nacelles
• Service bulletin compliance • Control quadrant
• New skin and ribs as required:
- Corrosion repair Propellers
- Damage repair • 5-Blade metal propeller
- Aesthetics • Spinner and
• New interior corrosion protection all accessories
• New or overhauled:
- Main landing gear Wings
Airframe - Tail gear assembly • Modified wing
• Inspected and overhauled to fully - Landing gear retract and tips
re-engineer and strengthen airframe. compensating cylinders • Outer wing
Returns airframe to original - Tail wheel shock strut leading edge,
specification, or exceeds original - Hydraulic accumulator upper
specification. Includes a structural - Wing flap actuating • Lower wing center section reinforce-
reinforcement package. cylinder ment

• Fuselage stretched 40-inches Standard Conversion Items Fuselage Extension

(forward of wing) Cockpit • 40-inch fuselage extension
• Cockpit bulkhead moved forward • Overhead system panels • Cabin floor
60-inches to increase payload • Circuit breakers • Flight control cable extensions
cabin volume and aerodynamic • Electrical junction box
performance • New instrument panel Flight Control System
• Redesigned outer wing • Including bob weight and down
leading edge and wing tip springs on elevator system
• Servo assisted ailerons

BT-67
Payload and Performance
Compared to the standard DC-3, the BT-67 has:
• 35% more interior volume
• 43% more useful load
• 24% more speed
• 76% more productivity
• Up to 100% more fuel capacity
• Lower stall speed
• Lower approach speed
• Fuel mileage equal at equal speeds
De-Icing Equipment Documentation Avionics
• Complete propeller • Maintenance manual • Full IFR
• Engine air inlet de-icing system • Flight manual • Multi-function display
• Bleed air supply for wing • Structural repair manual • GPS (single or dual)
• Empennage de-icer boots (wing and • Illustrated parts catalog • Weather radar
empennage boots available as supplied with conversion • HF
options)
• Electronically heated one-piece Systems Replaced Systems
windshields • Electrical system replaced by • Power plant • Fuel
complete new system designed to • De-ice • Stall warning
Electrical Systems FAR part 25 • Hydraulics • Electrical
• Four-buss systems (left and right • Hydraulic system upgraded for • Avionics • Oxygen
generator, essential and improved gear retraction time • Autopilot • Fire protection
emergency busses) • Fuel system engineered to FAR part 25 • Air conditioning
• 300 amp starter generators • Brakes, B.F. Goodrich H2-445
• (2) complete wiring harnesses expander tube brake assembly Options
• (2) New higher energy 12-volt dry installed • Exclusive long-range fuel with
cell batteries • Anti-ice and de-ice equipment dumps (800 gal)
- Propellers • Autopilot
Hydraulic System - Inlets • De-ice boots
• Engine driven variable - Windshields • Exclusive high utility lightweight
displacement pumps • New bleed-air heating system (muffled) floor
• Low infrared signature due to an • Exclusive upper-cargo door
Fuel System augmented exhaust system, which • Forward facing fold-up seats
• Electrically driven fuel pumps disperses over the upper wing surface • Air conditioning
(2) left and right main, and (2) left • Enhanced GPWS
and right standby • TCAS
• Electrically driven transfer • CVR, FDR
pumps (2)
• New fuel lines and fittings Mission Options
• New leak-proof filler caps • Mission consoles
• New fuel quantity transmitters Power Plant: • FLIR
and indicators • Effective proven and powerful • Worldwide communications
• Fuel computer and flow indication Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67R • Side facing fold-up seats
system certified to FAR part 33 amendment10 • Gunship configuration
with Hartzell 5-blade aluminum • Retractable skis
New Design Fire Detection & reversing propeller. Reliable, clean, • Insect spray system
Fire Extinguishers System efficient and quiet...certified to FAR • Fire fighting
part 36 stage III - 1,000 gallon retardant tank (exclusive)
- Static line and signal system
• Custom MPA

STC: FAA Supplemental Type Certificate and Part Manufacturing Authorization held by: Basler Turbo Conversions LLC Oshkosh, WI U.S.A
 Power - PT6A-67R
Essential to the performance of any Features Engine Operating Limits
aircraft is its power plant. The BT-67 • Ease of maintenance • Take off (5 min) 1424 shaft H.P. to
is superbly equipped in this respect • System simplicity 99º F (37.2ºC)
with the PT6A-67R Turboprop engines • True modular construction • Take off (5 min) (ALT.) 1281 shaft
from Pratt & Whitney Canada and • On-the-wing maintenance H.P. to 91º F (32.8ºC)
5-blade metal propellers from Hartzell. • Fewer man hours / faster turn • Max continuous 1220 shaft H.P. to
arounds 119º F (48.3ºC)
The PT6 engine type has been the • Daily inspections – 5 minutes • Propeller speed – 1700 rpm at take
engine of choice for commuter (visual) off, 1200-1700 rpm at cruise
airlines for over 20 years. It has • 100-hours inspection – 2 hours • Dry weight – 515 pounds
established itself in terms of the • Hot-section inspection – 10 hours
highest reliability and durability in • Engine change – 20 hours Reliability – PT6A-67R
conjunction with the lowest operating • Quick engine change – 14 hours • Time between overhauls – 6,000
cost. It powers over 12,000 aircraft (built-up engine available) hours initial, with increases based
(100 types) in 160 countries around • Unscheduled maintenance – on operator experience
the world and has accumulated over 2 hrs/100 flying hrs • Basic inflight shut-down rate – one
162 million hours of service. per 200,000 hours
Accessories Replacement • Basic unplanned removal rate –
The PT6A-67R represents the latest • Ignition box – 15 minutes one per 75,000 hours
evolution of its type. Over 3,800 of • Propeller control – 25 minutes • Less investment in spares
the PT6A-60 family of engines have
flown more than 31 million hours. Engine Run-Up and Performance
• Check (stabilized) – 20 minutes
The engines and propellers provide the
BT-67 with the optimal combination
of power, efficiency, reliability and
product support.

Centrifugal
Compressor Compressor
Power Turbines Turbine Axial Compressors
Reduction Gearbox
Accessory Gearbox

Propeller Shaft

Exhaust Chamber Inlet Screen

Combustion Chamber

PT6A-67R
PRATT & WHITNEY
 Interior
Flight Deck design of the BT-67 interior.
Pilots will find a new level of Configuration changes are quick and easy,
sophistication on the flight deck. It providing users maximum versatility.
is virtually 100-percent new, right
down to the flight control wheel. Cargo
The cargo system of the BT-67 is
Flight and systems management in essence your revenue and
is efficient with very low crew profitability system. This airplane has
workload. Tedious and routine an extraordinary capacity for carrying
tracking chores that burden pilots bulky cargo. It is ideal for a wide range
of other lesser equipped aircraft have of cargo operations from scheduled
been eliminated through the use of airport route service (handling up to
state-of-the-art avionics and superior five LD-3 containers) to rugged remote
systems design. field assignments.

The visibility is excellent and all The optional oversized door and
instruments & controls are easily 1225 cubic foot interior accepts a
accessible. variety of heavy or oversized cargo.
The floor is Basler’s exclusive
Dramatic improvements from the high-strength design, corrugated and
DC-3 cockpit environment in the lightweight, with lifetime durability.
areas of noise control,vibration, Loading takes only minutes and has
heating, ventilation and lighting been made easy thanks to the remote
afford the BT-67 a level of ergonomic controlled on-board winch.
comfort that is second to none.
Bulk materials are kept in place with
Seating an FAA approved tie-down and net
Seating arrangement choices include system. The cargo area is also
forward facing, side facing or a equipped with smoke detectors and
combination of both. Folding features has earned a Class-E designation.
are consistent with the high utility
Performance
For missions from Sub-Saharan Africa to the Antarctic, the BT-67 Piston Engine DC-3
BT-67 offers unequalled performance. Cruise Speed - Knots
• Short, rough, remote airstrips Maximum Cruise (12,500 ft) 215 (95% Torque) 173 (700HP)
• High cubic volume, high payload Standard Cruise (12,500ft) 205 (90% Torque) 160 (600HP)
• Long range Low 174 (70% Torque) N/A
• High versatility
• Brutally rough missions Fuel Flow - Gal/Hour
• No-nonsense reliability Maximum cruise (12,500ft) 152 119
Standard cruise 145 100
Comparison of Turbo-67 and Piston Engine DC-3 Low 122 N/A
BT-67 Piston Engine DC-3
Engines PW & C PT6A-67R P & W R-1830 Range - Nautical Miles (Standard Cruise - 45 Min. Reserve)
(1281 SHP) (1200 HP) Standard fuel 950 (80% Torque) 1160
Long-range fuel 2140 (80% Torque) N/A
Propellers HARTZELL HSD Single engine ceiling 14,000 ft @ 27,000 lbs 9,000 ft @ 26,200 lbs
5 Blade 115" 3 Blade 138"
Climb Data @ Gross WT. 28,750 lbs. - 95% Torque, 1425 rpm
Weight - Pounds KTAS ALT.AGL Fuel flow Fuel burned Rate of climb
Maximum take-off 28,750 26,900 lbs/hr lbs
Cargo Basic 133 1000 1140 53 1000
Operating weight 15,750 17,815 138 3000 1110 99 800
Maximum useful load 13,000 9.085 143 5000 1080 166 750
149 7000 1050 216 725
Maximum Fuel Capacity - Gal. 149 9000 1040 271 700
Standard 772 (5,172 LB) 800 154 11000 1010 333 700
Long-range tanks 1542 (10,332 LB) N/A
Loiter Air Speed Data
5000 MSL Torque - 40% IAS - 110 Fuel Flow - 680 lbs/hr
9000 MSL Torque - 42% IAS - 110 Fuel Flow - 650 lbs/hr
12000 MSL Torque - 50% IAS - 110 Fuel Flow - 680 lbs/hr
Cruise Data

9500 ft OAT + 11ºC

Torque TAS Fuel Flow lbs/hr
90% 196 1020
85% 182 970
80% 177 932
70% 167 860

10500 ft OAT + 10ºC

Torque TAS Fuel Flow lbs/hr
95% 207 1040
90% 200 1000
85% 186 950
80% 180 920
70% 169 850

12500 ft OAT + 7ºC

Torque TAS Fuel Flow lbs/hr
95% 215 1020
90% 205 1000
85% 191 950
80% 185 920
70% 174 850

14500 ft OAT + 6ºC

Torque TAS Fuel Flow lbs/hr
95% 220 1000
90% 210 960
72% 180 840
Versatility
The DC-3 has been recognized throughout
the world as the most adaptable
multi-purpose aircraft in history. Its
size, performance, dependability and
low cost have
allowed it to master a
variety of missions.

The BT-67 surpasses its predecessor in every

way. Its improved mission capabilities include:

• Medical evacuation • Special operations aircraft

• Photography/photo mapping • Stand-off weapon platform
• Drug interdiction • Fuel tanker
• Remote area delivery & support • Parachute operations
• Command & control aircraft • Tug - target tow
• Pilot and other flight crew training • Passenger transport
• Fire bombing • General cargo
• Geophysical survey • Insect control
• Smoke jumper delivery • Maritime patrol
• Cloud seeding
Smoke Jumper Delivery Cloud Seeding

Geophysical Survey Gunship

Insect Control Remote Delivery

Troop & Cargo Special Operations

Cargo Operations Fuel Tanker

Support
Since perfecting the very first BT-67 in 1990, Basler Turbo
Conversions has continued to earn its world-wide reputation
for superior service and support. We take pride in supplying
you with the information that you will need to maximize
your aircraft investment.

It all begins with an organization that is totally dedicated to

ensuring your success. Basler Turbo Conversions’ experienced
professionals know every aspect of your aircraft and
understand its value to your mission.

Basler Turbo Conversions provides you with the answers you

need when you need them. Basler also provides detailed,
customized training for your pilots and maintenance
personnel with on-site visits available to accommodate
your needs.

We maintain an extensive manufacturing facility and spare

parts inventory to insure that our customers are properly
cared for and flight-ready at all times.

Basler Turbo Conversions LLC

World-Wide Product Support Network

Basler Turbo Conversions LLC Support Centers

Pratt & Whitney Customer Support Centers
Hartzell Customer Support Centers
 BT-67
The BT-67 is a world-class transport
aircraft with an impressive resume
of performance. Its robust airframe
and state-of-the-art components
stand ready to deliver a range of
mission capabilities that will provide
unlimited opportunities.

It is an affordable aircraft with:

• Low acquisition costs
• Low operating costs
• Heavy payload capability
• Excellent short field capability
• Stage III quiet

Contact Basler Turbo Conversions LLC

to learn how this aircraft can be
customized to meet your needs.
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Basler Turbo Conversions, LLC

255 West 35th Avenue • P.O. Box 2305
Oshkosh, WI 54903-2305 U.S.A.
Phone 920-236-7820 • Fax 920-235-0381
e-mail: info @ baslerturbo.com • www.baslerturbo.com

Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this literature are subject to change without notice. Ratings are general guidelines. Actual ratings vary with application and duty cycle. Illustrations may
include optional equipment and accessories. Some illustrations may not include all standard equipment. Consult Balser Turbo Conversions, LLC for additional information.