Cargo Conversion

[flymeach]

Do 328 Conversion

Does anyone have any info on a cargo version of a Dornier 328 turbo-prob or jet? Thanks.

 

[TheGuat]

Why would anyone want to do that?

 

[Birddog]

I don't believe one has been converted...yet. Probably only a matter of time. There is even a cargo conversion for the CRJ now.

 

[dojetdriver]

From the mechanics that used to work on them for us, there are two major problems from the get go.

1) The floor would not be strong enough to handle the load distribution of pallets, I believe it is a composite or honey comb style.

2) The height of the floor might have to be elevated slightly to accomodate pallets.

The others include; putting the cargo door on. The MX reliablility as well as the part/tech support leaves much to be desired.

 

[JetSpeed219]

How about the BAE-146????

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

Anyone know anything more about the CRJ cargo conversions???

cliff
GRB

 

[wheelsup]

How about the BAE-146????

That would've been an AWAC pilots' wet dream 2 years ago!!

 

[Birddog]

How about the BAE-146????

There are a few of these running around in Europe.
http://www.aircharter.co.uk/aircraft/bae146.htm
http://www.freightersonline.com/plane.aspx?a=16


Story about the CRJ cargo conversion.
http://www.bombardier.com/index.jsp?id=3_0&lang=en&file=/en/3_0/3_1/3_1.html

 

[TWA]

Anyone have anything on Murray's JS31 conversion?