PSM 1-6-2T

GROUND SUPPORT MANUAL

DHC-6 TWIN OTTER

Section 1 – Aircraft Dimensions

Section 1 – Aircraft Dimensions

1. Dimensions and Areas – General

A. Landplane and Skiplane

The overall dimensions of the landplane are shown in Figure 1. Although the landplane only is depicted, the
dimensions are applicable to the skiplane with the exception of the following additional items:

Ski Board Areas

Wheel-ski, nose 14.3 sq ft
Wheel-ski, main (each) 20.5 sq ft
Spring-ski, nose 12.3 sq ft
Spring-ski, main (each) 17.5 sq ft

B. Floatplane

The overall dimensions are shown in Figure 2 with the heights shown relative to the waterline with the aircraft
at gross weight. Additional dimensions pertinent to docking and beaching are as follows:

Max. float draft (A/C at 12,500 lb) 2 ft 1 in.

Overhang outboard of float 24 ft 0 in.
Clearance above waterline of wing and stabilizer auxiliary fins 8 ft 4 in.
Max. height above ground with aircraft on beaching gear 20 ft 2 in.
Min. keel clearance 1 ft 6 in.

C. Overhead Clearance

For landplane configurations, additional overhead clearance for hangars with low threshold heights may be
obtained by raising aircraft nose during entry or exit. With nose raised approximately 18 inches, vertical
stabilizer is lowered approximately 34 inches.

2. Turning Radius of Aircraft

The turning radius of the aircraft is shown in Figure 3.

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Figure 1: Aircraft Dimensions (Sheet 1 of 5)

Aircraft Dimensions
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Figure 1: Aircraft Dimensions (Sheet 2 of 5)

Aircraft Dimensions
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Figure 1: Aircraft Dimensions (Sheet 3 of 5)

Aircraft Dimensions
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Figure 1: Aircraft Dimensions (Sheet 4 of 5)

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Figure 2: Floatplane Dimensions

Floatplane Dimensions
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Figure 3: Turning Radius

Turning Radius
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3. Weight

A. Weight – Total Aircraft

Empty
Landplane (approximately) 7,000 lb
Floatplane (approximately) 7,850 lb

All-Up Weight (Series 300 and 400) 12,500 lb

All-Up Weight (Series 100 and 200) 11,579 lb

B. Landing Gear Loading (Static A.U.W.)

Nose gear (fwd cg) 1,700 lb

Main gear (aft cg) 5,700 lb

C. Footprint – C.B.R. No. (California Bearing Ratio)

Standard landing gear, main 1.67

Intermediate flotation, main 1.46

As nose gear loading is less than main gear loading only main gear values are given.

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