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Twin Otter Executive Interior (STC SA02808CH)

Seating Configurations

Once only known as a rugged, utility aircraft, the Twin Otter can now be known as a first class executive aircraft. With a Wipaire Executive Interior you can have all the comforts of a business jet. From the luxurious feel of top grain leather to spacious seating arrangements, your passengers will feel pampered from the moment they step onto your Twin Otter. Whether conducting a business meeting en route to their destination or getting a head start on their relaxing vacation, your passengers will find the extra amenities to be a necessity.

The Wipaire Executive Interior for the Twin Otter is available in many configurations to fit your needs and desires. We will work with you to arrange the interior to have the most advantages for you. All Wipaire Executive Interiors feature top-grain leather seats, decorative lower sidewall fabric and a transitional sidewall trim with veneer accent. Hydro pattern cabinets, with optional high-gloss finish, store beverage centers, pilot gear, carry-on luggage and more.

Comfort

  • Custom style and design
  • Luxurious overstuffed or classic smooth finish seats
  • Reclining seats for comfort
  • Full function swivel seats with adjustable arm rests
  • Supple top grain leather upholstery
  • Side tables with leather writing inserts
  • Optional private lavatory

Convenience

  • Stowable side tables
  • Power stations
  • Three-drawer refreshment cabinet with ice compartment
  • Built-in cup holders
  • Concealed carry-on storage
  • Optional entertainment system

Style

  • Hydro pattern or wood laminate cabinetry
  • Brushed aluminum hardware
  • Plating options available
  • Top grain leather
  • Side tables with leather writing inserts
  • Sidewall accent trim
  • Decorative lower sidewall fabric
High Style Feature in an Executive Interior

Standard Finish Packages

Gray Tones #1

Gray Tones #2

Natural Tones #1

Natural Tones #2

Seating Configurations

Double Club

8 Passengers | All Models

Single Rows

8 Passengers | All Models

Modifications

Twin Otter Modifications

Wipaire® is most often known as being the leading designer and manufacturer of Wipline floats. In reality, Wipaire has been engineering and building the highest performing and most popular aircraft modifications since 1960. While your Beaver is visiting Wipaire why not have a few performance upgrades too!

Wipline Floats

Wipline® 13000 Floats

Wipline model 13000 floats are performance oriented to provide low maintenance and high-reliability for series 100, 200 and 300 (short nose and long nose) de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft. Efficient fluted bottoms accommodate a wide range of water conditions. Deadrise angle contour from bow to step is designed for rough water versatility and heavyweight takeoff performance.

Hull components are etched, alodined and epoxy primed before assembly, assuring that there is no exposed bare metal. All mechanical components are stainless cad-plated steel and anodized aluminum. The nose gear features a full-caster wheel mounted on a composite nose spring, which retracts into the float nose to provide a dock bumper.

Whether you are flying to a peaceful getaway, or on a mission to remote corners of the world, Wipline 13000 floats will deliver you, your passengers and your payload with ease.

Wipline 13000 Floats are available for installation on:

Features & Benefits

  • Amphibious or seaplane floats available
  • Gross weight up to 12,500 pounds for the 300 and 400 series and IKHANA Payload Increase equipped 200, 11,600 pounds for the stock 100 and 200
  • Wipline hull design features fluted, high deadrise bottoms and extra buoyancy to provide superior handling in high seas and wind
  • Engineered so that no-flap landings are a non-event, making the Wipline float top of the class in safety
  • Best nose and main gear on the market, proven in the field and imitated by competitors
  • Enhanced safety with Wipaire’s exclusive Laser Gear Advisory system
  • Non-skid coated, flat, wide top decks and steps make for safe boarding of crew and passengers
  • Aluminum skins and parts are laser cut and rivet holes are pre-punched so that replacement parts fit perfectly
  • Four large baggage compartments with 100 lbs capacity each are standard for amphibious floats and optional on seaplane floats
  • Optional beaching gear for straight floats make repositioning the aircraft on shore for maintenance as easy as taxiing up a ramp

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Laser Gear Advisory

Now included at no additional cost on new Wipline float purchases, and avilable for retrofit on Wipline-equipped aircraft.

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Specifications for Wipline 13000 Floats

Float Dimensions
Length – Seaplane 31’3" (9.53 m)
Length – Amphibian 32’5" (9.88 m)
Height – Hull 3’9" (1.14 m)
Width – Hull 4’3″ (1.3 m)
Float Locker Capacity (each) 50 lbs (22.7 kg)
Displacement in Fresh Water
Amphibious Floats 12,442 lbs (5,644 kg)
Seaplane Floats 12,844 lbs (5,826 kg)
 
Maximum Flotation
Amphibious Floats 13,824 lbs (6,270 kg)1
Seaplane Floats 14,271 lbs (6,473 kg)1
1) Per FAR 23.751with 80% reserve buoyancy (2 floats)

 

Weight for 13000 Floats on a Twin Otter
Amphibian System Total Weight 2,163 lbs (981 kg)
Amphibian Exchange Weight 1,560 lbs (708 kg)2
Seaplane System Total Weight 1,486 lbs (674 kg)
Seaplane Exchange Weight 883 lbs (461 kg)2
Aircraft Gross Weight for DHC-6-100 & 200 11,600 lbs (5,262 kg)
Aircraft Gross Weight for DHC-6-300 & 400 12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
2) Exchange weight is equal to the float installation weight minus aircraft landing gear weight.
Twin Otter Performance on Amphibious Floats
Engine PT6A-34 PT6A-20
Take off run (land) 1,280 ft (390 m) 1,333 ft (406 m)
Take off over 50 ft obstacle (land) 1,770 ft (539 m) 1,843 ft (562 m)
Take off run (water) 1,178 ft (359 m) 1,227 ft (374 m)
Take off over 50 ft obstacle (water) 1,886 ft (575 m) 1,965 ft (599 m)
Rate of climb (per/min) 1,355 ft (413 m) 1,400 ft (427 m)

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