The KODIAK 100 is a modern utility turboprop aircraft, recognized for its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability and versatility. Engineered in the 21st century, it meets the latest FAA standards. The KODIAK 100 is valued for its ability to operate from unprepared strips, making it a foundational aircraft for utility, commercial, and humanitarian missions.
The aircraft was initially designed and produced by QUEST Aircraft Company, based in Sandpoint, Idaho. Development started around 1999, culminating in the maiden flight on October 16, 2004. The FAA certified the Kodiak in May 2007, with deliveries beginning in January 2008. QUEST Aircraft produced the plane until 2019, when the manufacturer was acquired by the French aerospace company, Daher, which continues to manufacture and modernize the KODIAK series, including the Series III variant introduced in 2021.
A range of platforms and access solutions are utilized for maintenance and inspection of the KODIAK 100. These products—including Reach Deck Platform, Modular Stepover Platforms, Super Trestle Scaffold, Ultraraise, and Super Service Stand—address access needs across various sections. This includes the Nose Section (Radome, Antenna, Avionics, Windshield & Cockpit, Bulkhead), Forward Fuselage (Main Entry Door, Cargo/Baggage, Cabin Access), Landing Gear (Nose and Main Landing Gear), Middle Fuselage (Wing Box, Fuel Tanks, Oil Maintenance, Cabin Interior, Emergency Exit), Wing & Engine Pylon (Engine access, Fuel Tanks/Pumps, Undercowl), AFT Fuselage, and Tail Section (Vertical and Horizontal Stabiliser, Rudder).
