Basler BT-67

The Basler BT-67 is a utility aircraft manufactured by Basler Turbo Conversions in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

It is a refurbished and enhanced version of the Douglas DC-3, with modifications aimed at significantly prolonging the aircraft’s operational lifespan.

These modifications involve installing new Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67R turboprop engines, extending the fuselage, reinforcing the structure, modernizing the avionics, and altering the wing leading edges and wingtips.

The BT-67’s turbine engines consume slightly more fuel than the original piston engines of the standard DC-3, which reduces the range from 1,160 to 950 nautical miles (2,150 to 1,760 kilometres) with a 45-minute reserve on the standard fuel tank.

Basler offers an optional long-range fuel tank that extends the range to 2,140 nautical miles (3,960 kilometres).

Specifications

Crew

Two 

Capacity

38 Passengers

Length

67 ft 9 in (20.65 m)

Wingspan

95 ft 0 in (28.95 m)

Height

16 ft 11 in (5.15 m)

Empty weight

15,700 lb (7,121 kg)

Max take-off weight

28,750 lb (13,041 kg)

Powerplant

2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67R turboprop engines,

1,281 shp (955 kW) each

Propellers

5-bladed Hartzell constant speed propellers,

9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) diameter

Performance

Maximum speed

285 kn (328 mph, 528 km/h)

Cruise speed

210 kn (240 mph, 390 km/h)

Range

2,140 nmi (2,460 mi, 3,960 km) with 45-minute reserve and long-range fuel tank

Service ceiling

25,000 ft (7,600 m).

Sources

BASLER TURBO CONVERSIONS

Basler Turbo Conversions, LLC
255 West 35th Ave. • P.O. Box 2305
Oshkosh, WI 54903-2305 USA
Telephone: (920) 236-7820