DHC-3 Otter ACMI Leasing Options
The De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter is equipped with one Pratt & Whitney R-1340-S1H1-G Wasp engine. It is a 9-cylinder, air-cooled radial engine with 600 hp. This aircraft has a 3-blade Hamilton Standard, constant speed propeller and has a range of 875 nm.
The average cruise speed of the DHC-3 Otter is 138 mph with a service ceiling of 17,900 ft. The initial climb rate is 1,000 feet per minute. The DHC-3 has a maximum weight of 8,000 lbs and can carry 9 to 10 passengers.
There are 466 total in production and the Otter’s first flight took place in December of 1951. Many variants were developed in order to accommodate multiple industries, wheels, skis, floats, and amphibious options available. It was originally designed to be a larger and more powerful STOL aircraft, however, the finished product is one of the most popular bush aircrafts of all time.
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Leasing the DHC-3 Otter:
The DHC-3 Otter is a utility and transport aircraft that can be used in a multitude of ways. The aircraft can hold 2 pilots and 10 passengers as a transport aircraft. As an aerial ambulance, the aircraft can accommodate 6 stretchers and four passengers or 3 stretchers and 7 passengers. The largest operator of the DHC-3 is the US Army. They utilize the aircraft for transport and search & rescue operations. Many others utilize the aircraft to fulfill a diverse range of duties operating on floats, wheels, and ski’s in locations as diverse as Antarctica and the Caribbean.
ACMI leases for the DHC-3 Otter are an ideal solution for startups, new route studies, seasonal or sudden increases in demand for transportation.
Leasing contracts between airlines provide the aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance (ACMI), while the lessee covers the hours of operation. The lessee also finances fuel and airport costs, as well as overflight charges, duties, and taxes.
Leasing with Flex Air Charters can offer you the ability to test out new aircraft without making actual financial commitments. There are a lot of factors that go into ACMI leases and our experts are readily available to walk you through the process. Whether you are a lessor or a lessee, we have the solution for you!
Dry Lease
Dry leases supply aircraft to certified charter operators and lessees without the extras. The crew, the staff, supporting equipment, maintenance programs, and insurance plans are obtained and managed by the lessees. Dry leases are utilized mostly by companies and banks. Leasing a DHC-3 Otter requires the lessee to obtain an Air Operators Certificate (AOC) and registration for the aircraft. The owner will hand over possession of the aircraft to the lessee and will have no operational control over the aircraft.
Wet Lease
Wet leases do not require the transfer of possession of the DHC-3 Otter. The lessor will provide the aircraft with a complete crew, maintenance plan, and insurance. However, the lessee will cover the hours of operation, fuel costs, airport fees, taxes, and other necessary expenditures. Wet leases allow for more flexibility with the lease term. Usually, these leasing contracts last anywhere from a month to two years.
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