Cascade Aerospace is pleased to announce that it will conduct a Modernization Program to convert a piston-engine CL215 to a turbine-engine CL215T for the Ministry of Environment for the Government of Saskatchewan.
\nThis CL215 Modernization program will consist of approximately eighty service bulletins to complete:
\nPiston to Turbine conversion;
\ninstrumentation and Wiring upgrade; and
\nstructural and aerodynamic improvements.
\nThis conversion marks the ninth such conversion conducted by Cascade Aerospace and the fifth CL215 conversion for the Government of Saskatchewan. The converted aircraft will not only convert the engine, but feature improved and modernized structural components, electrical distribution system and engine fuel system, in addition to the replacement of manual flight controls by powered systems to benefit from added engine power and reduced pilot workload. Once modified, the aircraft will perform similarly to the renowned Bombardier 415 firefighting aircraft but at significantly reduced cost. Globally, there are over 25 aircraft still eligible for this important upgrade available from Cascade Aerospace.
\n\u201cThe skills and knowledge developed over the previous eight CL215 conversions, have provided us with the capability to leverage our extensive aircraft modernization services to make this program a success for Saskatchewan\u2019s Ministry of Environment;\u201d said Ben Boehm, Executive Vice President and COO of Cascade Aerospace. \u201cThis converted aircraft for the Wildfire Management Branch, will support the Branch\u2019s operability during fire season for years to come.\u201d
\nAfter conversion, the CL215T will have a maximum cruise speed of about 350 Km\/h (189 Knots), almost 20% faster than the CL215. In an average mission of six miles from water to fire, the CL215T can complete ten drops in an hour, two more than the CL215, putting a total of 12,000 gallons of fire suppressant on a fire. Many operators benefit from this upgrade which not only reduces costs and obsolescence, but increases firefighting effectivity.
\nThis program is already under way with the acquisition of the airframe and kit; the conversion activities begin in January 2016 with an estimated delivery in early 2017.
\nAbout Cascade Aerospace
\nAs Canada\u2019s longest-serving Design Approval Organization (DAO); Cascade Aerospace, an operating unit of IMP Aerospace & Defence; designs, builds and provides life-cycle support for aeronautical products such as aircraft modification and system enhancement kits, freighters and multi-mission aircraft.<\/p>\n
Media Contact:
\nKim Tamminga
\nCascade Aerospace Inc.
\nDirect: +1-604-557-2646
\nEmail: ktamminga@cascadeaerospace.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"