CARGO SOLUTIONS

DASH 8-400
Building on the popularity of the Dash 8-400 as
a passenger aircraft, De Havilland Canada (DHC)
introduces a series of freighter options to better
serve the expanding cargo market.

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 DISCOVER THE
DASH 8-400 FREIGHTER
Now, Dash 8-400 owners can easily extend the use of their
aircraft and enhance overall value throughout their life cycles.
The Dash 8-400 is known for its high revenue-generating
capabilities and low unit cost of operation as much as for its
rugged design and exceptional performance and reliability.

Why the Dash 8-400 Freighter?

Cargo market Asset value Conversion solutions
is growing is in range are available

PLUS — The Built-in Values of the Dash 8-400

→ Outstanding airfield accessibility → Operation (no tipping concern) → ICAO Ch. 14 noise standard
→ Hot & high performance → Obsolescence protected → Low CO2 emissions
→ Range capability up → Low operating costs → Great maintainability & reliability
to 1,640 nm → Long structural life → Global support infrastructure

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 VERSATILITY FOR YOUR
BUSINESS MODELS
From light e-commerce packages to bulky car parts and everything in between,
cargo needs to be transported to and from small communities.
In times like those faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for supplies in remote
locations becomes even more critical. The Dash 8-400 rises to this challenge, whereas larger
freighters can be impractical if not outright prohibitively uneconomical. DHC is perfectly
positioned to offer all cargo solutions through original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Service
Bulletins approved by Transport Canada. From complete kit installation to on-site support,
DHC is ready to provide a wide range of OEM support as desired by our customers.
REVENUE OPTIMIZATION
REVENUE EXPANSION

QUICK CHANGE - QC CARGO COMBI - CC

→ Reversible all-passenger or → Mixed passenger and cargo
all-cargo configurations operation
→ Conversion possible in under → Separate compartments for quick
five hours turnaround
CONTAINERS & PALLETS
E-COMMERCE EXPRESS

FREIGHTER WITH LARGE

PACKAGE FREIGHTER - PF CARGO DOOR - F-LCD
→ Over 10 tonnes capacity → Cargo loading system
→ Bulk loading from five → Up to nine LD3 containers,
access doors plus miscellaneous cargo

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 Quick Change
Dash 8-400 QC

The quick change solution is a revenue expansion model that offers flexibility
to convert the Dash 8-400 between all-passenger and all-cargo configuration.
Operators can combine two distinctive income streams into one, significantly

All-Passenger Cabin Configuration*

expanding their revenue base. The short time required to switch from one configuration
to the other allows operators to match market dynamics swiftly. By installing a new
smoke detection system in the cabin to convert it into a Class E compartment, no

All-Cargo Configuration**
attendants are required in the cabin for cargo flights.

→ Dash 8-400 QC Expands Revenue Potential and Enhances Utilization

New Smoke Detector

Reversible in 4-5 hours

E
PAYLOAD VOLUME RANGE COMPARTMENT
Up to 9.2 T / Up to 52.8 m3 / *all passenger:up to 1,100 nm ‘E’ Class
20,310 lb 1,867 ft3 **all cargo: up to 1,600 nm

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 Cargo Combi
Dash 8-400 CC

828 ft3 / 23 m3 cargo compartment option shown

The Dash 8-400 Cargo Combi is a mixed revenue model that offers another
level of flexibility by combining passenger and cargo transport at the same time.
Up to 68 passenger seats in the forward cabin and an extended Class “C” cargo
compartment in the aft fuselage. In addition to checked baggage, there is ample space
in the cargo compartment for freight thanks to the logical layout of the Dash 8-400
that facilitates the Cargo Combi configuration. The two pressurized compartments are
separated by a bulkhead and operated independently, with simultaneous passenger
boarding and cargo loading at opposite ends of the aircraft. The Cargo Combi
configuration is ideal for operation on point-to-point markets in small communities
where cargo supplies are as important as passenger transport.

Note: Cargo Combi production-certified retrofit is subject to launch.

C
SEATS CARGO VOLUME RANGE COMPARTMENT
Up to 68 Up to 2.6 T / Up to 23.5 m /
3
Up to 1,245 nm ‘C’ Class
Passengers 5,750 lb 828 ft3

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 Package Freighter
Dash 8-400 PF

The Dash 8-400 Package Freighter allows bulk loading of

various sizes of cargo, such as e-commerce packages.
There are nine distinct loading zones with eight radial spider nets providing
tie-down and restraint functions. The primary cargo access door is in the same
position as the aft LHS baggage compartment door in all Dash 8-400 aircraft,
and there are four additional access doors (one at the front and one at the back
on each side of the aircraft) to facilitate quick loading and unloading of cargo.
It is ideal for the transportation of e-commerce packages. An optional Cargo
Loading System is also available for palletized cargo.

E
PAYLOAD VOLUME RANGE COMPARTMENT
Up to 10.2 T / Up to 79.3 m /
3
Up to 1,555 nm ‘E’ Class
22,500 lb 2,800 ft3

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 Full Freighter with Large Cargo Door
Dash 8-400 F-LCD

The Dash 8-400 Package Freighter can be equipped with a large cargo door
(LCD) and a cargo loading system to provide a containerized cargo model
that facilitates the transport of unit load device (ULD) pallets or containers.
With the LCD measuring 107” x 71.5” (2.7m x 1.8m), the Dash 8-400 is equipped

8 Container standard configuration

to handle typical containers such as LD1, LD2, LD3, and LD4. For example, it can

9 Container optional configuration

carry as many as nine LD3 containers. This allows interline transfer of containers
from other aircraft in the network. It is ideal for hub-and-spoke network carriers as
well as major logistics operators.

E
PAYLOAD VOLUME RANGE COMPARTMENT
Up to 9.7 T / Up to 79.3 m3 / Up to 1,640 nm ‘E’ Class
21,400 lb 2,800 ft3

107" x 71.5"
(2.7m x 1.8m)

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 Freighter With
SPECIFICATIONS configuration
Quick Change
(Dash 8-400 QC)
Cargo Combi
(Dash 8-400 CC)
Package Freighter
(Dash 8-400 PF)
Large Cargo Door
(Dash 8-400 F-LCD)

Passenger Current configuration Up to 68 seats N/A N/A

Cargo Weight (Tonne) 9.2 2.6 10.2 9.7

Cargo Volume (m3) 52.8 23.5 79.3 79.3

Cargo Weight (lb) 20,310 5,750 22,500 21,400

Cargo Volume (ft3) 1,867 828 2,800 2,800

Cargo Compartment Class E Class C Class E Class E

LD3 Container N/A N/A N/A Up to 9

Cargo: 1,600 nm
RangeA 1,245 nmC 1,555 nm 1,640 nmD
Passenger: 1,100 nmB

NOSE-TO-TAIL SUPPORT SOLUTION

An OEM solution to aircraft modification always offers incremental advantages over a
third party Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) solution. From a certification standpoint,
De Havilland Canada has accumulated engineering experience since the original
design of the Dash 8-400 aircraft and has worked with aviation authorities on many
certification processes. From a support and services standpoint, it is in
De Havilland Canada’s utmost interest to ensure that – in addition
to the modification – the entire aircraft is well-supported
throughout its life cycle. Any De Havilland Canada modification
solution will be well-designed, tested, and certified to ensure
full integration with the rest of the aircraft system.

A
Assumptions: cargo density @ 6 lb/ft3 (96 kg/m3), still
air range, ISA en-route temperature, 100 nm diversion, 45
min hold at 15,000 ft, 5% flight fuel contingency
B
Based on 74-seat configuration
C
Based on 50-seat configuration
D
Based on eight LD3 containers plus miscellaneous cargo
All cargo conversions are dependent on the existing aircraft
configuration and are subject to a Pricing & Offerability
Assessment. Conversions include the Service Bulletin and
Kit. Installation by De Havilland Canada personnel, affiliates,
or Authorized Service Facilities is subject to availability and
shall be assessed upon request.
Contact De Havilland Canada for additional details.

October 2024

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