Cabin conversion DHC8
Cabin conversion DHC8
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Out of curiosity has anyone ever thought of interchanging the interior of a DHC 8-100 with that of DHC8-300series?
Is it a straight forward conversion of interior panels/overhead bins... or does it imply structural work to be performed to accommodate the 300 in the 100 cabin.
Would highly appreciate your feedback on this.
regards
Is it a straight forward conversion of interior panels/overhead bins... or does it imply structural work to be performed to accommodate the 300 in the 100 cabin.
Would highly appreciate your feedback on this.
regards





RE: Cabin conversion DHC8
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RE: Cabin conversion DHC8
Have you, @rb1957, performed the change? - Any tips to follow?
I have cross-checked both fuselage datums & reference points outlined in the AMM - the only physical difference are the fuselage extension (for the 300), a slightly wider emergency exit (on the 100) and the Galley service door located aft (for the 300). Here I agree with you - both aircrafts are very similar.
At the moment I do not have access to the aircraft so I cannot inspect the interior structure. Is the interference related to size or mechanical fittings - how did you overcome this?
Looking forward to your feedback :)
RE: Cabin conversion DHC8
The aft service door (S300) interior panels May fit the S100 ... the door may be the same size (really ? what's the chance) the fuselage is probably similar (though the S300 fuselage is starting to go "pear shaped".
A S200 interior is obviously much closer to a S100.
No I haven't done this, not in my nightmares, but I have worked on -8s for about 30 years !
another day in paradise, or is paradise one day closer ?
RE: Cabin conversion DHC8
I am starting to believe that it might be possible (on paper) to accomplish however there might be some spaces to fill between the side wall panels as you mentioned - haven't gone into the details of the overhead bins yet :/
So far I have transposed the S300 onto the S100 fuselage - some windows to line up
I did some research and there is a conversion kit for the S100 using the Q400 interior. - although our target is to use the S300 interior.
Have you ever heard of anyone trying to accomplish such a conversion (S300 to S100)?
RE: Cabin conversion DHC8
RE: Cabin conversion DHC8
@SAITAETGrad: Have you got a website - I can follow?. - thanks for the offer however, we are an approved DOA in EU.
Wouldn't mind to exchange contacts :)