Canada approves Saab 340 cargo conversion STC
27 / 11 / 2024
Photo: TAM
Sweden-based Täby Air Maintenance (TAM) has now received approval of its Saab 340 Cargo Conversion supplemental type certificate (STC) from Transport Canada.
The STC is already approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
“We are happy that the STC is now approved by Transport Canada, which makes the Conversion available for Canadian operators,” said Pär Gulle, managing director of TAM, which provides maintenance, support, modifications and repair services, with a focus on Saab 340, Saab 2000 and ATR regional aircraft.
Close to 40 Saab 340 aircraft, including both Saab 340A and Saab 340B passenger aircraft types, have now been converted into freighters as per the TAM STC. The aircraft has a maximum payload of 4264 kg.
Use of lightweight and strong material, such as carbon fibre, has made it possible to keep the aircraft’s basic mass low with high cargo load, said TAM.
The design, including a full Class E cargo compartment, eliminates the need for a smoke curtain and includes a separate status panel for smoke detection as well as LED lighting for the cabin.
Previous Saab 340 freighter conversion customers have included Latvia-based RAF-Avia and Miami-located lessor Jetstream Aviation Capital.
Jetstream was also the launch customer for TAM’s Saab 2000 cargo conversion programme. TAM started converting the high-speed turboprop regional aircraft in January 2022.
TAM carried out the maiden flight of its Saab 2000 freighter conversion in March 2023, after experiencing delays in the conversion process.
The Saab 2000 conversion is designed to offer a total cargo volume of 55.4 cu m, with a floor loading limit of 730 kg and a max payload of 6,622 kg. For operations under US Federal Aviation Regulations Part 135, the max payload is limited to 3,402 kg / 7,500 lbs.
TAM carries out first flight for Saab 2000 freighter conversion
