TRANSNORTHERN’S SUPER DC-3 is powered by Wright 1820-80B 9 Cylinder Radial Engines.

Gross Takeoff weight is approximately 31,000 lbs. Empty weight of the aircraft equipped for 19 passengers is just over 20,000 pounds for a useful load of 11,000 pounds.

Operating under FAA Rules for Part 135 Air Carriers, TNA may operate the aircraft with a payload of up to 7,500 pounds. What this means to the customer is that we can carry your full payload with plenty of room for round trip fuel to most Alaskan destinations. For planning purposes, use 120 gallons fuel burn per hour and 200 mph (175 knots). The base rate for the aircraft is $1,575 per block hour wet (based on $3.00 /gal fuel). Total available Fuel capacity is 1,600 gallons in the wings and the aircraft can be operated with an additional Internal Tanks for fuel hauling operations. In the Cargo Configuration the aircraft has 1,589 cubic feet of freight capacity. Its main doors open to 5 feet high by 7 feet high for easy loading of oversize freight, including small cars, skid loaders, lumber, etc.  Check our loading chart for specific sizes.

Ground run for a standard day at gross takeoff weight aircraft is 2,090 feet. Takeoff Over 50’ obstacle is 3,490 feet. The aircraft is equipped with large tires and can handle considerably softer runways than any other twin aircraft operating in Alaska.  Click here to see a movie clip of our Super departing Kasliuk with a 5,800 lb load for STG Construction.

Because the aircraft was designed for up to 42 passengers, our 19-passenger configuration provides excellent legroom, a superb view and room for ALL the baggage that lodge-goers may want to carry. For Safe and Efficient Air Service please give TransNorthern a call at 907-245-1879 to discuss your specific passenger or cargo requirements! If you prefer fill out our Charter Quote form and we'll respond as soon as possible.

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