The Islander has been described as viceless, a pleasant aircraft to fly, with good handling characteristics. It remains in service as a versatile aircraft adaptable to a number of roles.
The Islander is the best-selling commercial aircraft produced in Western
Europe. Adaptable, versatile and durable, it has an unsurpassed record of
solving transportation problems simply and economically in some of the
world's harshest environments.
STRENGTH AND SAFETY MARGINS
Continuous tip-to-tip box-section main wing spar with no published fatigue life
Twin-engine power for enhanced safety in all types of operation
Exceptional low-speed and single-engine handling
Manufactured in accordance with BCAR Section K and FAR part 23 with part 135 approval.
RELIABILITY
Fixed under-carriage, All-manual primary flight controls, No complex systems or hydraulics.
EASE OF MAINTENANCE
High ground clearance for propeller minimises damage from debris. Easy access service panels
No special tools required.
RELIABLE, DURABLE MAINTAINABLE
SYSTEMS
Conventional dual controls manually operating tables and push-pull rods.Elevator and rudder trim tabs.
Fixed telescopic landing gear with steerable nose- wheel.
Dual mainwheels interchangeable with nosewheel.
STOL CAPABILITY
Operates readily from 350m unprepared strips - including beaches, jungle clearings and grass.
Wide wheel track and double main wheels for optimum ground roll stability.
Low-pressure tyres (35psi/2.4 bar) for soft-field operation.
MULTI ROLE FLEXIBILITY
Uninterrupted square-section fuselage and flat cabin floor for rapid reconfiguration.
Low load height and two wide side doors for easy passenger and cargo access.
High-wing configuration providing maximum unobstructed field of view for surveillance tasks.
Economical low loiter speed with twin-engine safety for policing and land or sea surveillance.
Four underwing hardpoints for external stores. Optional special-mission features including sliding door openable in
flight, blister windows and full-length sliding seat rails/cargo tie-down points.
ECONOMY
Less then one maintenance man-hour for every revenue hour flown.
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