The DHC-8-106 is a turboprop regional airliner belonging to the Dash 8 family. Introduced in 1992, this variant of the 100 Series is powered by two PW121 engines and features an increased maximum takeoff weight of 36,300 lb (16,450 kg). The DHC-8-100 series, which carries 37–39 passengers, entered service in 1984, establishing the aircraft as a foundational short-haul transport globally.
The manufacturer, De Havilland Canada (DHC), has a long history, originating as a subsidiary of the British de Havilland Aircraft Company in 1928. DHC became renowned for designing and producing aircraft specifically suited for Canada’s challenging operating environments, developing legendary designs like the Beaver and the Twin Otter. The Dash 8 program continued this legacy of rugged, reliable utility and commuter aircraft.
A range of platforms and access solutions are utilized for maintenance and inspection of the DHC-8-106. These solutions, including Reach Deck Platform, Modular Stepover Platforms, Super Trestle Scaffold, Ultraraise, Super Service Stand, Easyraise, Bridge Deck, Cantilever Platform, Aviation Chock and Cone Trolley, Super Maintenance Platform, Branach Fibreglass Platform, A Frame Aviation Platform, and Platform Ladder Warthog, provide access to all critical aircraft sections. This comprehensive collection supports thorough maintenance across the Nose Section, Forward Fuselage, Landing Gear, Middle Fuselage / Wing Box Area, Wing & Engine Pylon, AFT Fuselage, and Tail Section.
